HONOR GUARD
"In Service to Valor, In Tribute to Sacrifice"
MISSION STATEMENT
The Honor Guard’s primary mission is to provide Military Honors for members of Post 111 when requested. The Honor Guard will also provide Military Honors when requested for:
A Veteran spouse of a member of Post 111
A Veteran member of the Post Auxiliary Unit 111
A Veteran member of Squadron 111 Sons of the American Legion
Participation in other Honor Guard related events for our sister American Legion Posts
Participation for other veterans to provide military honors in the Conway, SC and surrounding area
Post 111 Honor Guard can also be involved in all other activities deemed worthy or neccessary to promote public relations for the American Legion Post 111 at the discretion of the Post Commander and the Honor Guard Commander. This includes posting and retiring colors at ceremonies or representing Post 111 for other American Legion events
Honor Guard Appearance Request HONOR GUARD FUNERAL REQUEST
HONOR GUARD MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION
Commander - Rick Lab |
Vice Commander - Jay Sisco |
Secretary - (vacant) |
Honor Guard Post 111 Bio
Charter/Oranization Date: Jun 2022
Nate Compton, a Post 111 member, proposed at the Post meeting on May 2022, that an Honor Guard team be created for Post 111.
Our Founding Members:
Nate Compton, Rick Lab, Connie Arturet, Glenn Olsen, and Jeff Pino
The by-laws were created on January 9th, 2023 followed by the approval and signature of the Post Adjutant, Dave Goodman and Post Commander, Don Deane.
First Post Honor Guard Commander – Nate Compton (2022-2023)
First Post Honor Guard Vice Commander – Rick Lab (2022-2023)
Currently the Honor Guard has 8 members
Since 2022, the Honor Guard has participated in the following events:
2022
Academy of Arts – Post Colors – Nov 11th
Post 111 Annual Banquet – Post & Retire Colors – Nov 12th
First United Methodist Church Christmas Program – Post Colors – Dec 16th
2023
Flag Ceremony & Induction of Post 111 Officers – Post Colors – June 12th
Conway Church of God – Post & Retire Colors – June 25th
Academy of Arts – Post Colors – Nov 10th
Palmetto Pointe Church of God’s Patriotic Service – Post & Retire Colors – Nov 10th
Post 111 Annual Banquet – Post & Retire Colors – Nov 11th
2024
Post 111 Memorial Day Celebration – Post Colors – May 27th
Funeral Ceremony for William E. Smith (USMC Ret.) – Jun 1st
Flag Ceremony & Induction of Post 111 Officers – Post Colors – Jun 10th
Funeral Ceremony – Meredith (Murph) Crutchley Sr (USAF Ret.) – Aug 10th
Pelicans Baseball game honoring Post 111 in celebration of 100th Anniversary – Post Colors – Aug 17th
First United Methodist Church Long Bay Symphony - Post Colors - Nov 9th
Palmetto Pointe Church of God Patriotic Service - Post & Retire Colors - Nov 9th
Lakewood Elementary School - Post Colors - Nov 11th
Post 111 Annual Baquet - Post & Retire Colors - Nov 11th
Conway Christmas Parade - Carry Post Banner - Dec 14th
Memberships:
Honor Guard membership is open to all active and eligible members of Post 111. This is a voluntary membership for the good of the Post, it’s members, and the community.
For more information and to join the Honor Guard, please contact either the Post Adjutant or the Post Honor Guard Commander
or simply print and fill out an application below:
Post 111 Honor Guard Uniforms
Class A | Class B | Class C |
White Button Up Shirt Black Pants w/Gold Stripe White Belt Beret Black Dress Shoes White Gloves Gold (Black w/POW Flag) Cord and Scarf |
White Button Up Shirt Black Pants w/Gold Stripe White Belt Garrison Cap Black Dress Shoes White Gloves Gold (Black w/POW Flag) Cord and Scarf |
Polo Shirt Solid Black Pants Garrison Cap Black Shoes Black Belt White Gloves |
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How do I obtain an American Flag for my loved ones funeral service?
Flags are most easily obtained from the mortuary or crematorium that cared for your loved one after they passed. They can also be obtained through the VA's website or at a local U.S. Post Office. You will be required to provide a completed VA Form 21-2008 and a copy of the Veteran's DD Form 214 (military discharge papers).
2. Is there a cost for funeral Honor Guard services?
The price for our services was paid in full by the veteran's honorable service to their country. We consider it an honor and privilege to pay them back and serve them in return. Should the family feel compelled to do so, donations are humbly accepted but not expected. Any donations we receive are used solely to purchase and maintain uniforms and equipment. Individual team members are never paid for their services.
Similarly, our team considers it our duty and an honor to guard the colors that represent our Country and its honored institutions. As such, we do this at no charge. For those organizations that are able, we do accept and appreciate donations for Honor Guard services as a means of maintaining our uniforms and equipment to the highest possible standards.
3. What are the meanings of the 13 folds of the American Flag?
The traditional folding of the American Flag that creates the triangle shape is not done because of a specific meaning. Traditional flag etiquette prescribes that before a flag is presented or stored, it should be folded twice in half on the length and then, from the end opposite of the blue field, folded in a triangular fashion until the other end is reached. The remaining material at the end of the triangular folds is to be tucked inside the folds of the flag to secure its shape.
This ceremonial style of folding was created to provide a dignified touch that distinguishes our flag from the folding of any ordinary piece of linen. Although the author of "Why the American Flag is folded 13 times," is unknown; it is known that the 13 meanings have subsequently come to each of the folds only because the flag is folded 13 times. Many people and organizations have gotten to a point that this symbolic, but after the fact meaning, has become confused with the true original purpose.