helping assist and raise funding for honor guards
Blake Shelton knows firsthand how meaningful military funeral honors are to families.
In honor of his father, Blake is lending his voice to support the volunteer Honor Guards who show up – who render final military rites for America’s veterans without government funding or pay.
Their numbers are dwindling. Their mission is sacred.
Operation Honor Guard, NFP is a 501(c)(3) that raises money for veteran service organizations that provide military funerals for fallen veterans.
Members of Honor Guards often pay to acquire their own uniforms and gear. Many even pay their own travel expenses. Operation Honor Guard, NFP’s mission is to outfit every Honor Guard in the United States.
Financial Assistance
Tradition Awareness
Guard Recruiting
Youth Education
Members of the United States military commit to a life of service, dedication, and sacrifice.
As citizens of the nation they so nobly defend, we support them while they serve and after they take their last breath. These heroes have earned the right to be buried with military honors.
Military funerals are profound ceremonies filled with tradition and deep respect for those who have bravely served their country. As a nation, we have a sacred duty to honor the service and sacrifice of our veterans and their families-individuals who have selflessly given so much for the cause of freedom.
Rich Darby, the founder of Operation Honor Guard, recognized that volunteer Honor Guards across the country need assistance with various expenses, including uniforms, transportation, and awareness of the requirements for serving as an Honor Guard volunteer. Rich is committed to advancing this cause and bringing attention to its importance.
Through his efforts with Operation Honor Guard, Rich helps raise funds that enable patriotic volunteers from local Honor Guards to ensure that respect and honor accompany our heroes on their final journey.
Jim Dougherty
Veteran (United States Marine Corps)
Founder, PetSmart and Petsense by Tractor Supply
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