Franklin Co Vermont Honor Detail

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Franklin Co Vermont Honor Detail Franklin County Vermont Honor Detail, providing Military Funeral Honors for eligible veterans.

🇺🇸 WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA – HONOR OUR HEROES! 🇺🇸This holiday season, help us honor the brave men and women who served ou...
10/18/2026

🇺🇸 WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA – HONOR OUR HEROES! 🇺🇸

This holiday season, help us honor the brave men and women who served our great nation by sponsoring a wreath to be placed on a veteran's final resting place.

❤️ You don't have to know a veteran personally to make a difference. Your sponsorship helps ensure that those who served are remembered during the holiday season.

📅 Order Deadline: November 26

📍 Participating St. Albans-area cemeteries:

Greenwood Cemetery, Holy Cross Cemetery, Mount Calvary Cemetery, St. Albans Bay Cemetery

Wreath sponsorship forms available at:
📍 VFW Post 758 – St. Albans, Vermont

🌲 Wreath Sponsorship: $17 per wreath

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06/12/2026

It was both a profound privilege and a solemn honor for the Franklin County, Vermont Honor Detail to stand alongside the Vermont National Guard in rendering full military honors for a centenarian veteran whose service exemplified extraordinary courage and dedication.

During the Second World War, this remarkable soldier answered the call to defend not only the United States but also the cause of liberty across Europe. His receipt of a European Service Medal with four campaign stars and two airdrop arrowheads reflects participation in multiple campaigns and airborne assault operations—service that placed him among those who helped liberate occupied lands and preserve the freedoms that many continue to enjoy today. His legacy is a reminder that the sacrifices of his generation helped safeguard democratic ideals and the rights and opportunities of countless people.

For the Franklin County Honor Detail, participating in this final tribute was an opportunity to express the community’s enduring gratitude for a life of selfless service. The ceremony carried additional significance as the Honor Detail rendered a r***e salute with an all-female r***e team—a moment that, for many members, was unprecedented in their memory. The professionalism and precision displayed by these women honored the veteran’s service while also reflecting the continued evolution and dedication of those who volunteer to preserve military funeral traditions.

Every member of the Franklin County Honor Detail can take pride in contributing to such a meaningful ceremony. By ensuring that veterans receive dignified and respectful military honors, the organization fulfills an important commitment to families, fellow service members, and the wider community. Ceremonies like this one affirm that extraordinary service and sacrifice are neither forgotten nor taken for granted.

The Franklin County Honor Detail’s participation in honoring this distinguished World War II veteran stands as a testament to its mission: to pay lasting tribute to those who served with honor and to provide a final expression of respect on behalf of a grateful community. The historic participation of an all-female r***e team further underscored that commitment, demonstrating both reverence for tradition and confidence in every member entrusted with carrying it forward.

03/20/2026

🇺🇸 Honoring Our Veterans: How to Obtain Military Records for Funeral Services 🇺🇸

Losing a loved one is never easy—but ensuring our veterans receive the honors they deserve is one meaningful way we can give back.

If you need to arrange a military funeral service, you’ll typically need a copy of the veteran’s **DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty)** or other official military records.

Here’s a simple guide to help:

🔹 **Step 1: Locate Existing Records**
Check personal files, safes, or with close family members. Many veterans keep their DD214 in a secure place.

🔹 **Step 2: Request Records (if needed)**
You can request military records online through the National Archives:
👉 [https://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records]

🔹 **Step 3: Use Standard Form 180 (SF-180)**
This form can be submitted by mail or fax to request records. Funeral directors often assist with this process as well.

🔹 **Step 4: Contact Your Funeral Home**
Most funeral homes are experienced in coordinating military honors and can help obtain documentation quickly when time is critical.

🔹 **Step 5: Request Military Honors**
Eligible veterans can receive honors such as flag folding, presentation, and the playing of Taps. Your funeral director or local veterans organization can coordinate this.

⏱️ **Important Tip:**
Request records as soon as possible—processing can take time, though expedited options may be available in urgent situations.

Let’s make sure every veteran is honored with the dignity and respect they’ve earned. 🇺🇸

If you know someone who might need this information, please share. 💙

1000 plus wreaths this year! Thanks to all the sponsors and Volunteers, especially City Schools Cadets.
12/12/2025

1000 plus wreaths this year! Thanks to all the sponsors and Volunteers, especially City Schools Cadets.

As we have for many years, the FCVTHD has had the pleasure of participating in the St. Albans Veteran’s Day celebration....
11/14/2025

As we have for many years, the FCVTHD has had the pleasure of participating in the St. Albans Veteran’s Day celebration. It’s a great honor to do such along side our partners, and potential future service member, the SACS Cadets.

With nearly a complete new cadet corps, I see that tradition with them has not wavered. They are all very discipline and are eager to support the mission and each other

Thank you to those that attended this year’s ceremony.

Please share with all of your veteran friends. The kids work hard to make this happen.
11/03/2025

Please share with all of your veteran friends. The kids work hard to make this happen.

This event is something that is coordinated by Melody Thibault, member of multiple local military organizations, every y...
10/07/2025

This event is something that is coordinated by Melody Thibault, member of multiple local military organizations, every year. If you are interested in donating a Wreath, which will be placed on a veteran's grave throughout the winter, please fill out the form below.

We’re at the Swanton Car Show today. Stop by and say hello!
07/26/2025

We’re at the Swanton Car Show today. Stop by and say hello!

The 2025 Flag Day Ceremony with the St. Albans Elks. This year was our 4th year in being asked to participate in the Elk...
06/15/2025

The 2025 Flag Day Ceremony with the St. Albans Elks.

This year was our 4th year in being asked to participate in the Elk’s Flag Day Ceremony. We are very honored to do this with them.

05/24/2025

US Flag Retirement

A flag retirement ceremony is a dignified process to honor a worn-out or damaged American flag. It typically involves folding the flag, a salute, and either burning or burying the flag in a respectful manner. Organizations like the American Legion and St. Albans VFW, along with St. Albans City School Cadets, will conduct retirement ceremonies. This year's ceremony will be on June 11th (13th as a rain date).

You can drop flags off at either VFW Post 758 on Lake Street or the American Legion for retirement. If you are not able to do so, please follow the instructions listed.

To respectfully retire United States flags that are no longer fit for display, in accordance with the U.S. Flag Code.
Inspect the Flag:

Ensure the flag is indeed unserviceable—faded, torn, or frayed beyond repair.

Gather Materials:
A fire-safe location (preferably outdoors)
Fire pit or a metal container
Kindling or wood for burning
Tongs or gloves for handling the flag
Bucket of water or fire extinguisher for safety

Optional: Ceremonial items such as a bugle, drum, or color guard

Participants:
Assign roles if desired—narrator, color guard, or members to fold the flag.

Notes:
Do not burn synthetic flags (e.g., nylon) as they release toxic fumes. In those cases, cutting the flag into respectful parts (e.g., separating the stripes from the union) and disposing via a proper non-burning method is acceptable.

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353 Lake Street
Saint Albans, VT
05478

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