On February 13th, 2016 a group of dedicated Veterans provided military honors to those that have not received their honors. The Peninsula Veterans Color and Honor Guard (PVCHG) is made up with members from The American Legion Posts 236 Gig Harbor, Post 109 Silverdale, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1854 Gig Harbor, and several other VFW Post throughout the area.
Tahoma National Cemetery
Tahoma National Cemetery
Shelter #4
Glass in Shelter #4
Positioning of Flags
Post 236 Commander Ken Christian discuss options with Post 109 member Michael Johnson
Peninsula Veterans Color & Honor Guard getting ready.
Team Bugler Debbie Dawson
Michael Johnson, Gary Helmick, and Ken Christian
Pledge of Allegiance
Cmdr Ken Christian conducting the program
U.S. Army laying the wreaths
Ringing of the bell
Folding of the flag
Taps
Flag presentation
Shell casing presentation
Gary Helmick reciting "Final Roll Call" and a poem. Helmick is the founding member of the Honor Guard and he is the heart and soul of the group.
Talking with those from the audience.
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