WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
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Fort Logan honor guard seeks members INSIDE THIS ISSUE All Veterans Honor Guard in dire need of volunteers for military funerals BY HALEY LENA HLENA@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
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The American flag being folded and presented to family members, the perfectly aligned rifles and the sound of taps. All powerful moments that make up the ceremony to pay final respects to those who served in the U.S. military. The nonprofit, All Veterans Honor Guard, is made up of five teams that provide final honors at Fort Logan National Cemetery. Since forming in 1994, they have provided final honors for over 20,000 veterans. When the organization first started, it was made of six teams. In their first year of providing this service, they attended nearly 63 funerals. Kathy Kraski, an Air Force veteran and All Veterans Honor Guard volunteer, got involved with the organization nearly 20 years ago. “Just about every year since then, the number [of funerals] has increased,” said Kraski. “But the number of volunteers hasn’t.” SEE GUARD, P6
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ABLE SHEPHERD Sheriff’s office leaves door open A team of veterans from the All Veterans Honor Guard conduct the rifle detail during a COURTESY OF KATHY KRASKI funeral service.
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