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Why do we have an
Honor Guard?
 No one
serves his or her country like a member of a Military Funeral Honor
Guard. A member of the Military Funeral Honor Guard is charged with a
leadership role like
no other
in the world. The title Military Funeral Honor Guard carries
responsibilities above their peers and above what is to be normally
expected of a service member to
have untiring dedication in
providing solemn reverent,
and dignified military bearing.
Our
primary purpose of the Volunteer State Veterans Honor Guard is to
maintain the
Constitution and Laws of the United States
of America. Honor all East
Tennessee veterans who have
served their country with honor in the U.S. Armed Forces. To that end,
seven
primary goals have been established: To
provide
full Military Funeral Honors to all of East Tennessee's area
honorably discharged veterans without regard to rank,
sex, race, color,
creed, national origin, or social status. To
provide assistance to the
deceased veteran's next of kin in funeral arrangements,
provide counseling in the area
of veterans' benefits - local, state and
national.
Allow
committees, organizations,
and groups who share the same ideals and
beliefs of the Volunteer State Veterans Honor
Guard to become Ancillary Units
within the Volunteer State Veterans
Honor Guard
organization.
Volunteers in
the Honor Guard are serving a 19 county area of East
Tennessee,
providing Military Funeral Honors upon request. We honor the patriotic
Americans who have answered the call to arms in defense of our freedom
and liberties.
The war
era veterans' sacrifices must stay alive in our minds for generation
after generation for historical, educational and patriotic reasons. What these men
and women
gave for America holds an important message that must never leave
our thoughts. Freedom is not Free!
We provide Pall Bearers,
Chaplain, Rifle Salute, Taps, Folding and
Presentation of the American
Flag to next of kin. When requested, Honor Guard volunteers visit area
schools, nursing homes and churches to perform a patriotic flag
ceremonial program, which teaches
Americanism and Patriotism, to acquaint our citizens and children with
the numerous contributions and sacrifices of our veterans; their
grandfathers, fathers, brothers, uncles, grandmothers, mothers, aunts
and sisters. We serve the
general public, survivors of deceased veterans, pupils, teachers in our area
schools and
approximately 40 thousand living Knox County veterans.
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Employment and
Social Reintegration For Vets After Service
May be of
interest for those veterans that are investigating this site
for useful information
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A great tool for planning on how much financing your business will take and
the best ways to go about funding.
A “how-to” guide for Vets on getting everything started in their
entrepreneurial adventure.
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Grief resources for loved ones mourning from afar
Reference:
elderimpact.org
Dealing with Death at a Distance - 5 Tips
for Saying Goodbye
Funeral Planning from Afar: A Guide for
Long-Distance Caregivers
How to Help a Grieving Friend
Long-Distance
How to Cope with the Loss of a Loved One
While Overseas
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Addiction Resource
https://addictionresource.com/addiction/veterans-and-substance-abuse/
Consequences
of tobacco use within the Veteran community
https://vapingdaily.com/support/smoking-among-veterans/
Thank You Judith Bennett
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Estate Planning Guide
An estate plan offers peace-of-mind and can even help mitigate potential family
conflicts after a loved one passes, yet only 45 percent of people actually have
one.
We break down why they're so important, the elements of a well-rounded estate
plan, and when one should be modified to fit your changing needs.
You can view our resource here:
https://www.bankrate.com/personal-finance/why-everyone-needs-an-estate-plan/
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