The Mission of the Derry Fire
Department Honor Guard is to serve, with honor and
distinction, past and present Derry Fire Fighters for their
dedication and service to the Department and Town of Derry, New
Hampshire. By participating in funerals, memorials, department
functions and public events, the Honor Guard proudly displays
our flag in tribute. Not forgotten are the fire fighters from
around the United States and the World for their service and
dedication to this honorable profession.
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The Derry Fire Department Honor Guard has performed at various
events throughout the state of New Hampshire, including events at
the New Hampshire Fire Academy. The Honor Guard has also made trips
to the National Fallen Fire Fighter's Memorial in Emmitsburg,
Maryland and to our nations capital, Washington, DC. The Honor Guard
routinely performs in local parades, ceremonies, funerals and
special events in Derry and around the state. The Derry Honor Guard
will attend funerals for active duty fire fighters and members of
their immediate family, as well as retired members and fire fighters
from communities throughout the state. For more information contact
Derry Fire Department Central Station @ 603-432-6121
The Derry Fire Department Honor Guard was formed in 1996, comprised
of eight members of the Derry Fire Department. The group went
through special drill instructor training with members of the
National Guard. Even though some of the names have changed, Derry
Fire Honor Guard now have nine members and drill regularly. The
members are:
Bat Chief Mike
Doyle,
Lt. Brett
Scholbe, Capt. Bruno Soucy, Lt. Chucky Moorehead,
Lt. Derek Tunberg, Jason Hall, Ryan Bump, Mike Willinsky and Al
Daviault
*Color denotes original members from 1996
The Derry Fire Department Honor Guard is a non profit organization,
raising funds to help us outfit members, travel to funerals, events
and the National Fallen Fire Fighters Memorial yearly. Your help and
donations are greatly appreciated. Stay tuned here for upcoming
fundraising activities.
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