Kenosha Fire Department

Honor Guard Team

"Caring and Remembering" is our top priority

Members of the
PFFW Honor Guard Team

 
Final Review

The Kenosha Fire Department Honor Guard was formed in 1995 through the cooperation of Local 414, the Firefighter Association of Kenosha and City of Kenosha Fire Administration.  The Team's primary mission (responsibility) is to represent the fire department at funerals for both active and retired members.  Among some of the duties or responsibilities that are included in our mission are: Assisting family members in planning and/or organizing arrangements for a deceased member, providing both Honorary and Active pall bearers, standing “Honors” at casket side, “Posting of Colors” during memorial services, as well as, ringing of a traditional fire bell (Last Alarm) as a tribute to those that have fallen during their service to the community and our nation.  Other services offered would be to coordinate with Kenosha Area Pipes & Drum Association for bagpipers and drummers to provide final respects to those that have given their life to serve others, along with any other logistical planning that would be need with local funeral homes.

            At times, the Kenosha Fire Department Honor Guard has been requested to participate in events outside of the City of Kenosha for civic functions and various dedications and memorials to our veterans that have served during periods of war. 

            Participation in the Honor Guard is voluntary, utilizing both on-duty and off duty personnel as required.  Members that participate in the Honor Guard are:

Alan T. Carr – Team Coordinator         Daniel J. Radandt – Co-Team Coordinator

    Matt Haerter                        Wes Djuplin                             Mike Hylinski

    Dale Moss                            Brook Lagerwall                      Gregg Sinnen

    Jeff Flasch                            Ken Schmelling                        Art Peters

    Dean Jackson                       Scott Schumacher                     David Riley

    Richard Barnes                     James Miller                           Gary Stein

    Neil Flannery                        Brian Page                                David Sass

    John Del Frate                      Jeffery Weidner                       Daniel Allemand

    Norman Hoening                  Chris Hannes                            Chris Bigley

    Peter Silva                            Matt Matoska                          Ken Walton

    Paul Murphy                        David Marifern                         Scott Laack

            Since its inception, the Honor Guard has participated in various events, including funerals for 2 firefighters from Racine that passed, 15 funerals for retired members of the Kenosha Fire Department, one Kenosha Police Officer and one Kenosha Sheriff Department.  The Honor Guard has also responded to calls for service in the following communities:  Stone Park, Illinois, Paris Township, and Kenosha County.  We have also participated in a Public Safety Memorial at Harbor Park.

Team Members assembled at Chief Blasi's funeral

Pall Bearing a Member of the Kenosha Fire Department

Team Members enjoying some time together

Waiting to address the casket

Working together
in a time of need. 
Remembering all of our fallen brother and sisters. 
Paying tribute to those that have given so much to our nation and community.