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The Honor Guard and the Suicide

It's been years since I was part of an Airman's Active Duty (full honors) funeral who committed suicide (early 1990s).…

7 years ago

The Burial at Sea

Burial at Sea is a long standing maritime tradition and, just like a committal service on land, there are certain…

7 years ago

The “Flake Monster” at Obama’s Farewell

It happens to the best. It's called "Flaking" in the Ceremonial World. You hydrate, eat well, exercise and you don't…

7 years ago

Creating a Casket Deck

When a firefighter passes, many, if not all of the time an apparatus (fire truck) is used as a caisson.…

7 years ago

The First Responder Ceremonial Uniform

A short time ago, I was sent a uniform question by an Assistant Fire Chief regarding creating the unit's new…

7 years ago

The DrillMaster Practice Ceremonial Fire Axe

I thought the name, DrillMaster iAxe or iAx, (like the DrillMaster iDrill Rifle, because you, "I" make it) might just…

7 years ago

All About the Firing Party

DrillMaster explains all about the firing party at a funeral or memorial service.

7 years ago

First Responder Casket Watch Videos

Here is a playlist of three videos of law enforcement and firefighters learning the solemn technique of casket watch during…

7 years ago

Firing Party: Stop Taking Aim!

A Firing Party fires a ceremonial Three-Volley salute using modern or traditional rifles (military), shotguns, or pistols (law enforcement). It…

8 years ago

Avoiding Flag Fold Problems

Here are two ways to avoid potential problems Cutting the First Stripe The method of “cutting” the first stripe, used…

8 years ago

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