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The AMVETs Honor Guards perform at military funerals, march in parades, visit local schools, place flags
at cemeteries, and help support scholarships for our students.
The Honor Guard began in 1993 under the guidance of Jim Dixon and Charlie Johnson. Until they had actual rifles, the first members of the Honor Guard practiced with pool cues! Funded by dinners, breakfasts and other donations, the Honor Guard has been proud to claim that is has always been self-sufficient. The Honor Guard's first funeral was in January of 1994. Since then, this branch of AMVETs has participated in over 500 military services; 72 such services were performed in 2003 alone. Demonstrating amazing dedication, Honor Guard volunteers may travel as much as 1500 miles to participate in a funeral or other event. The Honor Guard has also orchestrated the flag program, which has involved every school in Pickaway County. In 2004, the Honor Guard began the Bobby L. Bobbitt Memorial Scholarship, which helps outstanding Pickaway County students continue with their education and career goals.
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