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Honor Guard
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The Garland Fire Department Honor Guard was created to honor firefighters who have fallen in the line of duty. The Honor Guard's sole duty is to stand guard over the casket of a fallen brother during times of viewing, before and after a funeral, escort the firefighter to their final resting place, perform the flag ceremony before internment and assure the flag is properly presented to the brother's next of kin. This assures that a fallen firefighter is buried with the honor and dignity deserved of only the nation's bravest heroes.
Garland Fire Department Honor Guard began with ten firefighters who volunteered to undergo countless hours of drill and ceremony practices. All of the Honor Guard's movements and functions are based on military drills. The Honor Guard also has a bagpipe player that proceeds independently in front of the procession. The Garland Fire Deparment Honor Guard has performed at funerals of firefighters (active and retired) of other cities as well as Garland. They have also been called upon to perform as color guard in local parades, civic, and school functions. The Honor Guard maintains a constant state of readiness; and continues to honor brothers and sisters who have fallen in the line of duty.
Current Honor Guard Members are:
Capt. David Gott
Capt. Michael Vanbuskirk
Capt. Keith Webb
Capt. Tommy Little
Brian Ward
Lance Fulmer
Nancy Carpenter
Chris Macon
Jerry Click
Wayne Strickland
Oscar Lozano
Joey Feil
Brandon Day
Dustin Barker
Kenneth Wells
Capt. Todd Peele - GFD Honor Guard Bagpiper
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