Volunteers needed for Menomonie Honor Guard

The WDVA Military Funeral Honors Program (MFHP) provides and coordinates final tributes to honorably discharged U.S. Armed Forces veterans. This solemn ceremony serves as a gesture of gratitude from a grateful nation.

The Honors squad consists of volunteer members from all branches of service

who volunteer their time to honor their fallen comrades in funeral honors requested by family. Most of the squad necessary uniform is provided to the member at no cost.

Standard Military Funeral Honors Includes:

• Uniformed service personnel

• Sounding of Taps

• Folding and presentation of the American flag to the next of kin

• Firing of three rifle volleys

Graphic taken from the Dunn County Veterans Service Office Facebook page. Additional information was submitted.