Minnesota Law-Enforcement Memorial Association
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Minnesota Law-Enforcement Memorial Association |
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The LEMA Honor
Guard is a ceremonial unit of active duty officers from departments throughout
Minnesota. This 30 member unit is trained to provide military honors at funerals
for Minnesota peace officers who die in the line of duty and to provide
ceremonial services including guard duty and Colors Posting details. The unit
was formed in 1991 and in the nine years it has been in existence, has served at
over 40 funerals and many special events. The LEMA Honor
Guard has been trained by the US Army 3d Infantry, The Old
Guard, in memorial
affairs. The Honor Guard can carry out various missions including Colors
Details, Firing Party, and Casket Details including pall-bearing and flag fold
duties. Membership on the
Honor Guard is limited to active duty, full time peace officers of public law
enforcement agencies in Minnesota. Members must complete a selection process
including a resume review, oral interview, physical evaluation, and a background
investigation. Members are required to have the support of their department as
well. All incoming members are required to attend basic training at LEMA's Honor
Guard Camp. This 40-hour training camp provides new members with drill
instruction and advanced training in Colors details, ceremonial guard duty,
ceremonial firing details, and LEMA's precision rifle inspection routine using
13 pound M1 Garand Springfield rifles.
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