MARION, Ill. (WSIL)-- The Marion VFW Post 1301 is looking for new members to join the ranks of their Honor Guard. It's a growing problem across the nation, including right here in Southern Illinois.

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MARION — For decades, the Marion VFW Honor Guard has provided military rites at funerals and community events, offering rifle salutes, folding flags and playing Taps to honor local veterans.

The Army, however, will keep operating the Old Guard ceremonial caisson units at Joint Base San Antonio and Arlington National Cemetery for burial honors.

The Brief. The Milwaukee Police Department's Honor Guard is preparing for fallen Officer Kendall Corder's funeral. Officer Corder and his partner were shot in an ambush on Thursday, June 26.

Margaret Briske was a nurse for just over 40 years. At her funeral, the honor guard shared stories about Margaret. They had special readings, along with a candle and rose for Margaret's family.

POST FALLS, Idaho — Sunlight glinted off the tear streaming down Post Falls Post 143 Honor Guard Commander Ken Johnson's face while he presented rifle shell casings to a weeping widow. Although ...