Semper Fi 1 is a team of volunteers who provide Military Honors to veterans of all services at the National Cemetery in Riverside, CA.
On 12 April I had the great priviledge of visiting SF 1 where I photographed their activities of the morning. First, the Marines & Sailors (Navy Corpsmen who served with Marines) gather before the first service of the day. Next, the team meets for rehearsal at their CP (Command Post), including proper folding of the flag, the 3 volley gun salute and all the details involved in the ceremony.
The first service of the day begins with arrival of the team, movement into assigned places, arrival of relatives and guests, rendering of honors, Taps, rifle volley salute, folding and presentation of the Colors, and finally the withdrawal of the Honors Detail.
Members of SF 1 routinely perform for 4 to 5 veteran services daily, sometimes as many as 12. Their service is purely voluntary with each member bearing the expenses of uniforms, travel, etc. SF 1 is not funded by the government and welcomes the support of the public. For details, visit their website @: www.againtheyserve.org
Donations are tax deductible.
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