LATHAM, New York -- New York National Army National Guard’s Honor Guard expects to provide graveside military honors over 6,800 times before New Year’s Eve 2024.
As of Dec. 20, the 116 New York Army National Guard Soldiers who serve on eight regional honor guard detachments, had conducted 6,659 military funeral honors across the state. The Army National Guard expected to conduct military honors at 150 more funerals by the end of 2024.
In 2023, the New York Army National Guard conducted 7,100 military funerals.
Since 2,000, National Guard members have been providing military funeral honors for the families of any former military member who was not dishonorably discharged from the service.
According to the U.S. Census...
12.27.2024 | LATHAM, NEW YORK, US |
Story by Eric Durr