Honor Guard
Commander: Lou Otos (678) 773-2439
The Honor Guard provides Military Honors during various ceremonies, Funerals, dedications and Parades. The Post provides all uniforms, shoes and appropriate hats to support Honor Guard members.
M1 rifles are used to fire military salutes.
As a reminder, membership in the Honor Guard is FREE. We are always looking for additional members to join us. Please pass the word. Basic eligibility requirements are:
- Members must hold membership in and be in good standing with the American Legion, Sons of the American Legion or Auxillary.
- Members must be able to stand for an extended time period and carry an M1 Rifle. (About 10 Lbs.)
- Transportation from the Legion to ceremony site is typically provided via the American Legion bus.
Honor Guard Practice on 8 February, 2025
Photos of Honor Guard during a recent ceremony at Georgia National Cemetery
The Post 42 Honor Guard supported the Annual Memorial Day Ceremony at The American Legion Post 42 on 26 May, 2025. Almost 200 fellow citizens attended this annual event. For more information or to volunteer for this awesome event next year, contact Jack Pierce.
We supported eight funerals in June. We've conducted 40 funerals and three Memorial Services this year. We expect to support almost seventy funerals and memorial services annually.
We continue to have the need for more volunteers. We do NOT want to turn down any request for Veterans due to a shortage of personnel.
The current team consists of 18 active members, but we are always looking for more to join. We regularly practice, so don't worry if your Drill and Ceremony skills have detoriated since you left service.
American Legion, Post 42 Honor Guard
To join the Honor Guard contact Jack Pierce (Click here)