The Gloucester Fire Department Honor Guard was officially organized in 2002.The organization came about as a response to ensure that fallen firefighters and departed retired firefighters were given the honor and dignity they deserve at their funeral services. The GFD Honor Guard made its official debut at the Gloucester Veterans Day ceremony, November 11, 2002. Presently the Honor Guard consists of the following Firefighters:
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Firefighter Sander Schultz,
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Firefighter Greg Marchant,
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Firefighter Stephanie Eaton
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Firefighter Dan Kennedy |
U.S. Colors Bearer |
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Flag Bearer |
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Firefighter Anthony Trupiano
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Flag Bearer |
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Firefighter Linda Henry |
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| Firefighter Paul Hudson | |
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Firefighter Barry Aptt |
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| Firefighter Robert Francis | |
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Captain Richard Cusick,
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FF/Mechanic Jerome Frontiero |
Drummer/Ax Bearer |
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Firefighter Phillip Harvey |
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Firefighter John Bell |
Bagpiper |
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Firefighter Michael Chipperini |
Guard Sergeant |
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Deputy Chief Phillip Dench |
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Captain Ralph (Bud) Hobbs |
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| Captain Miles Schlichte | |
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The Honor Guard also doubles as a Color Guard for parades and ceremonies that occur within the city of Gloucester and elsewhere.
