We offer our heartfelt condolences to everyone affected by this situation. Our thoughts are with you during this challenging time.
To provide the best support possible, we kindly ask that you respond clearly and thoroughly to the inquiries below. Your input is invaluable in helping us secure survivor benefits and deliver the necessary assistance to departments, agencies, and families in need.
If there are specific details still being determined, please don’t hesitate to mark them as "unknown" or "under investigation." We understand that this is a difficult time, and we appreciate your patience.
We also want to acknowledge that all our members are compassionate volunteers who juggle their honor guard duties alongside their full-time jobs and family commitments. We deeply respect the dedication they bring to this role.
Before making a service request, we encourage you to explore the "Types of Services We Provide" section on our main page. This can help you understand the various ways we can assist.
It’s important to note that the highest honors are reserved for Line of Duty Deaths. We carefully evaluate all cases using national EMS assessment tools and the family's wishes to provide appropriate services. Generally, we collaborate with the local funeral director to coordinate these efforts.
Please be aware that we are dedicated to fulfilling the requests we receive each year for retirees. However, we may sometimes only be able to send a representative to the visitation or funeral, rather than provide other requested honors.
We are here to support you, and we genuinely appreciate your trust in us during this time of sorrow.
Thank you.
Craig Nelson, Paramedic
Commander of the Guard
WI EMS Honor Guard Association
