Address: 266 London Bridge Road, Lake Havasu City, Arizona 86403      Phone: (928) 855-5374
POST 9401 HONOR GUARD  

Veterans of Foreign War Post 9401 provides “Military Funeral Honors” for veterans who were honorably discharged from U.S. military service and are requested by the family of the deceased veteran.

Public Law, Title 10, United States Code, Section 1491, provides that all veterans who served their country in military service under conditions not dishonorable are entitled to military funeral honors which are defined as: “The ceremonial paying of respect and the final demonstration of the country’s gratitude to those who, in times of war and peace, have faithfully defended our Nation."

The Department of Defense and the Veterans Administration have authorized veterans’ organizations such as the VFW, American Legion, and Marine Corps League to conduct military funeral honors at veteran funeral services.

VFW Post 9401 members have personnel and resources to conducted military funeral honors within the local district area. These services are provided free of charge and can be arranged through funeral home directors or by calling 619-733-7245. The honor guard will respond to all requests for these services with a forty-eight hour prior notice of the funeral service.  

Military funeral honors are conducted according to military regulations and consist of a spoken tribute of the deceased veteran, a non-denominational prayer by the honor guard Chaplain, followed by three volleys of rifle fire by the rifle detail. The bugler sounds “Taps." At the conclusion of taps, the honor guard is instructed to perform its “final duty” which is the presenting a folded flag to the widow, widower or designated next of kin. 

The Honor Guard has performed at cemeteries, Churches, private clubs, and private residences. We will render “military funeral honors” at funeral services, memorial services, and “celebrations of life.” While we do not charge for these services, we do accept donations, the proceeds of which are used toward the purchase and maintenance of our honor guard uniforms, equipment, and other expenses.

The Honor Guard also does flag presentations on Memorial Day and Veterans Day.  They also do opening ceremonies for golf tournaments, car shows, and honor older Veterans on their birthday.

COMBINED HONOR GUARD
George Pedroza- Commander
Andy Wilburn-American Legion
Jim Buchanan-American Legion
John Sorenson
Warren Geiske
Veronica Medina-American Legion
Fred Mohun
Buzz Bancroft
Jordan Graybeal
Ron Havens
Tyler Wilson
Diane