HONOR GUARD NEWS

The Chapter 325 Honor Guard is functioning. We were formally introduced last year at the Eastern States Exposition in Springfield, Massachusetts on R Island Day. Geof Colt, Len Harris, Jeff Josefson and myself participated in the presentation of the colors, and for a group of old, out of shape guys (and Len was really having a tough time), we looked pretty good.

 

The Honor Guard has also participated in the services on Memorial Day and Veterans Day for the past couple of years. We take an inordinate amount of pride in the fact that our M- I Garand volleys are synchronized (somewhat) and actually fire - - as opposed to military units with their M-l 6's that jam, miss-fire and continue to be of margined use (my editorial comments there). This past Memorial Day the military unit did not make it to the South Kingstown parade, and after a delay to retrieve the M-l's, the Chapter provided the honors for South Kingstown's service. This may become an ongoing role.

If you are interested in becoming a member of the Honor Guard, let Geof Colt know. There is a small expense for uniforms, but we do look good.

Geof, Jeff, Mark and Len at Eastern States
Summer 2008