Thursday, May 8, 2014

VFW Post 12118 Color Guard begins the 12th Annual Relay for Life

Copperopolis VFW Post 12118 Color Guard  began the 12th Annual Relay for life May 3, 2014 held at Bret Harte High School.

The Post also has recently formed an Honor Guard, consisting of a full compliment with seven M1Garand rifles and a bugle. Honor guards are used for memorial services and flag ceremonies which include a 21 gun salute.

The VFW Post 12118 Honor Guard will be present and officiating the Memorial Day Flag Ceremony at Copperopolis Cemetery at 10 am on May 26, 2014.

If you would like more information about the Honor Guard or Color Guard please contact Commander Al Gilbert at coppervfw@gmail.com

Veterans Danny Thomas, Rick Westberg, Jay Hennell, Al Putney, Richard Dost and Ralph Murphy.

Courtesy photo.