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Twenty-four Soldiers assigned to the Military Funeral Honor platoon, Army North, Fort Sam Houston received the prestigious Honor Guard Tab during an awards and tabbing ceremony held at the Caisson area, October 14.
In order to certify the incoming members of the Military Funeral Honor Platoon, they must complete 80 hours of rigorous training before receiving the Honor Guard Tab.
“When anyone sees the Honor Guard Tab, they expect more from you,” said 1st Sgt. Normand J. Paquin, HSC, Army North. “You're different now. You are the face of the fallen to the nation.”
The Military Funeral Honors Platoon are there to serve, revere and comfort as the families of fallen Soldiers go through heartbreaking times.
“Thanks for your hard work and dedication. You have served with honor and distinction,” said Cpt. Jung P. Son, commander, HSC, Army North. “You performed 199 honors, across 56 counties in Southern Texas. We received letters telling us how professional you are. You are the last thing the family remembers about the military.”
The Military Funeral Honor Platoon sends teams all over southern Texas rendering honors to fallen Soldiers and their families.
“You are about to receive military awards, but let me remind you about the letters we get from family members,” Paquin said. “The letters from family members are priceless - worth more than any award you will receive.”
| Date Taken: | 10.17.2016 |
| Date Posted: | 11.29.2016 14:31 |
| Story ID: | 215924 |
| Location: | FORT SAM HOUSTON, TEXAS, US |
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