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Funerals and MemorialsRendering honors at funeral and memorial services is the primary role in the Honor Guard%u2019s extensive realm of responsibilities. While it may not account for the majority of our events, it does define us as who we are and what we stand for.The roles we play at funerals and memorials provides a sense of comfort to the firefighter%u2019s family, and to the department, which in most cases is an extension of the core family.The loss of a firefighter can impact the fire service family as deeply as the personal family, because there is an undeniable bond that is formed when individuals working as a team, put their safety and lives at risk while serving those in need.3