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Originally Posted by DuckFoot62
I have a question. Is it O.K. to have a Firefighter serve as a Honor Guard for opening ceremonies at a POW WOW? The Firefighter in our country have seen a lot of front line action with the attacks on the world trade center. That day alone they lost 343 members defending and protecting the American way. So, is it an exceptable practice to allow Sworn Firefighters to carry the flags?  |
Hi DuckFoot! Welcome!
I've noticed that out here in the mid-atlantic states that often times police and firefighters will be recognized with veterans. It's not done at every powwow, I think it is often up to the MC to decide to call these people out. However, I've also noticed that these folks are generally called last. So if it were my powwow, I'd first try to find military veterans to carry flags, and if for some reason, I couldn't find any, I'd then consider a first responder. That's just my opinion though. I'm sure that there will be other opinions coming soon
