The VFW Post 9473 Color Guard.
The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9473 is very proud of the tradition and history
of its Color Guard. In the military of the United States, the Color Guard carries
the National Colors and other flags appropriate to their position in the chain of
command. Typically these include a unit flag and a departmental flag (Army, Marines,
Navy, or Air Force). In addition to the flag bearers, who are positioned in the
center of the color guard, there are two individuals who carry rifles to guard the
colors.
Since early history, flags and banners have been used by armies in battle. They served several purposes: to identify units, for signaling and to be a common point of reference for the movements of the soldiers in the unit, enabling them to keep formation. The flag was also a symbol of the unit. The loss of a unit's flag was not only shameful, but losing this central point of reference could make the unit break up. To protect the flag, a detachment of soldiers was assigned to guard the flag.
Veteran’s Funerals: When called upon, the VFW Post 9473 Color Guard assists veteran’s
funerals. They provide a full range of funeral services as prescribed by VFW Ritual.
They fire a three volley gun salute, fold and present the US flag to bereaved relatives,
and they perform taps. They do this for any veteran.
The Color Guard is under the direction of Color Guard Commander (elected Yearly)
: Steve Trimmer
The Color Guard XO (Treasurer) is Mark Pheister. The Color Guard is comprised of Post members:
The Color Guard XO (Treasurer) is Mark Pheister. The Color Guard is comprised of Post members:
- Gary Pfaff
- Leroy Clendenen
- Jack Bridges
- Don Cunningham
- Norman Vance
- Dave Sowards
- Roy Cox
- Roger Digel
- Ed Heckman
- Roy Leggett
- Hershel Mullins
- Harrison Peoples
- Geoff Ludwig
- John Johnston
- Larry Brown
- Russ Bradshaw
- Steve Trimmer
- John Amburgy
- Dan Friedlander
- Ed Leichtanski
- Mark Pheister
- Alan Smith
- John Thornton
- Bob Ward Jr.
- Cheryl Zollars.
The Honor Guard conducts full military colors/Honors, to include Pallbearers and
a Chaplain when needed. A three (3) volley salute, playing of Taps with a bugler,
and folding and presenting the flag to the next of kin. At the end of the honors,
21 shell casings are presented to the veteran's next of kin. The service is performed
free of charge.
To request the VFW Post 9473 Color Guard please contact Color Guard event scheduler
Gary Pfaff:
- cell 614-390-1360
- home 614-863-4354
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9473
1420 S. Waggoner Road, Reynoldsburg, OH 43068 (614) 861-3891
1420 S. Waggoner Road, Reynoldsburg, OH 43068 (614) 861-3891
Site Updated: 27 January, 2010.