For those of you who are able to attend the services for Harry I have included a link to his obituary.
http://www.brewermillerfuneralhomes.com/obituaries/harold-g-cronin.aspx
Honor Guard Association
Organized January 1999
Sunday, September 30, 2012
Wednesday, August 22, 2012
Wednesday Squad was not dismissed
I would like to say that the original post was not accurate. After a brief discussion with the commander on this particular issue; he requested that I change the post to reflect the resignations of the members at their meeting at the rusty nail. The whole incident is regrettable and I want to apologize to anyone that was offended by my choice of words. I am sorry...
Saturday, August 11, 2012
Service for Jim Bodnar
Service for Jim Bodnar (Thurs Squad) will be held on Thursday, August 16th at 3:00pm (cremation).
For those who don’t know -- Jim on Wednesday evening (Aug 8th) was trying to help a neighbor corral a horse that had gotten out, according to my sources Jim was knocked down and stepped on by the horse, was air-lifted to Albany Med, where he later died.
This is an excerpt from the Times Union:
Fire chief: Man killed by horse
Times Union Copyright 2012 Times Union. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, <http://us.mg6.mail.yahoo.com/neo/#license-5025d098325d3>
Updated 12:15 p.m., Friday, August 10, 2012
SARATOGA - A Schuylerville-area man was struck and killed by a jumping horse Thursday after he stopped to a help a friend corral it, Quaker Springs Fire Chief Don Ormsby <http://us.mg6.mail.yahoo.com/?controllerName=search&action=search&channel=local&search=1&inlineLink=1&query=%22Don+Ormsby%22> said.
Just after 5 p.m., James Bodnar <http://us.mg6.mail.yahoo.com/?controllerName=search&action=search&channel=local&search=1&inlineLink=1&query=%22James+Bodnar%22> was driving on Casey Road when he saw two horses that had escaped their pen. Bodnar knew the owner of a nearby farm and stopped to get help to bring the horses under control, Ormsby said. One of the horses suddenly charged Bodnar and jumped over him, Ormsby said. Bodnar was struck in the chest and head by the animal's hooves.
A medical helicopter was brought to the scene, but Bodnar went into cardiac arrest just as he was being loaded into it, Ormsby said. He was then put in an ambulance, where he could be worked on, and rushed to Saratoga Hospital <http://us.mg6.mail.yahoo.com/?controllerName=search&action=search&channel=local&search=1&inlineLink=1&query=%22Saratoga+Hospital%22> . Bodnar later died at the hospital, the fire chief said.
Bodnar was a carpenter who had retired earlier this summer. He was working part-time as a handyman and was a long-time volunteer firefighter with Quaker Springs. He was the department's chief at one time as well, Ormsby said.
Read more: http://www.timesunion.com/local/article/Fire-chief-Man-killed-by-horse-3777130.php#ixzz23CmRMKdn <http://www.timesunion.com/local/article/Fire-chief-Man-killed-by-horse-3777130.php#ixzz23CmRMKdn>
Fire chief: Man killed by horse
Times Union Copyright 2012 Times Union. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, <http://us.mg6.mail.yahoo.com/neo/#license-5025d098325d3>
Updated 12:15 p.m., Friday, August 10, 2012
SARATOGA - A Schuylerville-area man was struck and killed by a jumping horse Thursday after he stopped to a help a friend corral it, Quaker Springs Fire Chief Don Ormsby <http://us.mg6.mail.yahoo.com/?controllerName=search&action=search&channel=local&search=1&inlineLink=1&query=%22Don+Ormsby%22> said.
Just after 5 p.m., James Bodnar <http://us.mg6.mail.yahoo.com/?controllerName=search&action=search&channel=local&search=1&inlineLink=1&query=%22James+Bodnar%22> was driving on Casey Road when he saw two horses that had escaped their pen. Bodnar knew the owner of a nearby farm and stopped to get help to bring the horses under control, Ormsby said. One of the horses suddenly charged Bodnar and jumped over him, Ormsby said. Bodnar was struck in the chest and head by the animal's hooves.
A medical helicopter was brought to the scene, but Bodnar went into cardiac arrest just as he was being loaded into it, Ormsby said. He was then put in an ambulance, where he could be worked on, and rushed to Saratoga Hospital <http://us.mg6.mail.yahoo.com/?controllerName=search&action=search&channel=local&search=1&inlineLink=1&query=%22Saratoga+Hospital%22> . Bodnar later died at the hospital, the fire chief said.
Bodnar was a carpenter who had retired earlier this summer. He was working part-time as a handyman and was a long-time volunteer firefighter with Quaker Springs. He was the department's chief at one time as well, Ormsby said.
Read more: http://www.timesunion.com/local/article/Fire-chief-Man-killed-by-horse-3777130.php#ixzz23CmRMKdn <http://www.timesunion.com/local/article/Fire-chief-Man-killed-by-horse-3777130.php#ixzz23CmRMKdn>
Wednesday Squad Dismissed
As you may already know Wednesday squad has been let go. We are going to need new members; so if you have an opportunity to leave some brochures or approach a friend that may be interested please do so...the organization as a whole will be stronger in the long run.
Thursday, August 2, 2012
Board Meeting
There is an officer meeting this Saturday at 9:30 in the morning. It will be held at post 1498 of the VFW in Clifton Park. The address is 1605A Rte.9, Halfmoon Parkway, Clifton Park, NY. It is very important that the officers and the squad leaders attend or have a representative there. If I have not already spoken to you, please call me. (520) 827-9439. Thanks, J.P. Dartt
Saratoga National Honor Guard Adjutant
Saratoga National Honor Guard Adjutant
Monday, May 21, 2012
Veterans Recovery Day Program / Memorial Day
Hello Everyone, I am writing you as contacts for your squads. The Veterans Recovery Day Program will be held on June 8. Anyone who would like to attend should contact April. I would appreciate it if you would run this past your squads and let them know. Anyone whom signs up for the day will be responsible for contacting April to let them know they will not be able to attend. She needs this accountability in order to arrange the service properly. It is also important that I let you know you will need to be there at 11:00 a.m. Anyone who wishes to attend the Memorial Day service should be there by 1:30 p.m. Thank you, J.P. Dartt
Saratoga National Cemetery Honor Guard Adjutant
Thursday, April 12, 2012
Slideshow
Kerry L. requested that slideshow reflect the photos from the guard. I once again put my nose to the grindstone and was finally able to make it happen. I did all of this at the wee hours in the morning so if anyone notices any errors please kindly let me know. I am now going to see if I can find a sound file of taps or some other patriotic music to play in the background. If anyone has anything please forward or post it to the site. Thanks, J.P.
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