(May 15, 2022) Sailors assigned to Naval Station Great Lakes funeral detail participate in a funeral service for a Navy veteran. Navy military funerals are conducted to recognize the proud American tradition of honorable service which Navy men and women have given to their country. Our Nation regards the memorializing of its military deceased as an honorable and sacred obligation. (U.S. Navy video by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Joseph E. Montemarano)
The Naval Station Great Lakes Funeral Honors Team and Rifle Team recently performed their traditional services on an episode of Chicago Med. Off camera, the teams contain uniformed service members providing flag folding, rifle salutes, and occasionally pall bearing services for current and former service members that have passed. The teams have served over 500 funerals in 2022 so far.
