Podcast
On Memorial Day 2001 the Franklin Police Department showed off a new unit of the Department. The Honor Guard was formed in the beginning of this year under the direction of Deputy Chief Williams.
The Honor Guard is used to pay tribute to fallen officers, war veterans, and also to help celebrate special occasions. We look forward to being representatives of the community for many years to come.
There are 16 volunteer members of the unit. This includes three bag pipers. The unit also practices on their own time. All members are police officers working the streets of Franklin.
Back Row: Officer Clifford, Officer Smith, Sgt. Lynch, Officer Fiorio, Sgt. Kanadanian, Sgt. Mill, Officer MacLean, Deputy Chief Williams.
Front Row: Officer Grover, Officer Kenney, Officer Manocchio
The Honor Guard steps off and starts the 2001 Memorial Day Parade
The bag pipers play while marching on Beaver Street
Sgt. Mill (left), and Officer Smith stand at attention on the Town Common
The Honor Guard salutes the flag while taps is played at the Union Street Cemetery