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Last Salute Honored by 4 Seasons Veterans Club

We were extremely honored to be recognized recently by the 4 Seasons Veterans Club. The 4 Seasons Veterans Club gathers about once a month and often invites a speaker. We were very pleased when they asked “Last Salute” military funeral guard to visit.

The 4 Seasons Veterans Club was particularly interested in the effort and services provided by Last Salute. It was our distinct pleasure to address the assembled veterans club.

We brought along our full size civil war cannon, the “Jaime Lee” to display along with other items which we use during ceremonies such as swords, rifles, bugle and flags. We thoroughly enjoyed speaking about the free services we provide and answered questions afterword.

We would like to sincerely thank the club for the opportunity to speak to them and for the beautiful statue which they presented us.

Thank you for your service 4 Seasons Vets………..

Building and Christening the “Jaime Lee”, Last Salute’s Memorial Civil War Cannon

Christening the “Jaime Lee” with a special bottle of beer made by our friends at Backward Flag Brewing

After months of research, parts ordering, blueprint study, historical documentary viewing, welding, sanding, painting, sawing, filing, assembling and testing, the “Jaime Lee” a Mountain Howitzer 12 pounder Civil War cannon is complete.

The christening date of July 4, 2016 was met but it came down to the wire with final completion tasks finished on July 3rd. The cannon was officially christened at 7am at the Absecon VFW on July 4th.

Our friends at Backward Flag Brewing in Lacey Township NJ made a special bottle of beer just for the christening. Backward Flag is owned by combat veterans and does a lot to support veterans.

Immediately following the christening, the cannon was transported to Smithville to take the lead in the Galloway 4th of July Parade along with the “Last Salute” Honor Guard.

After the parade, the cannon was fired by Galloway Township’s Police Chief, Donna Higbee.

The “Jaime Lee” roars as it’s fired by Police Chief Donna Higbee in front of the Smithville Inn on July 4th

Building the new cannon artillery carriage was an amazing experience. Knowing what the cannon was to be used for made the entire process more meaningful. It required a great deal more work and research than originally anticipated but it was absolutely worth all the effort. Please check out some photos from the build below.

Click here to see some of the heroes that have fired our cannon

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Absegami Wood Shop Community Service

Galloway Patriot Publisher Chuck Knutson addressing Absegami students about community service

Absegami High School Students under the direction of Donald Matousch, Teacher of Woods Technology, created thirty six amazingly constructed canes for disabled Veterans this year. The members of Last Salute Military Funeral Honor Guard from VFW Post 9462 Absecon, went to the High School on Thursday, May 26th to not only accept the canes but to speak to the students about Veterans and how their hard work on the canes will provide many Veterans the ability to stand on their own. Last Salute Members included: Sergeant at Arms Chuck Knutson and Lance Corporal Taylor Speirs, United States Marine Corps.

Military Honor Guard Funeral Services

Atlantic County NJ Military Honor Guard Funeral Services

Gun Salute
Flag Folding & Presentation
Honor Guard
Gun Carriage
Taps
Casket Guard

Hammonton DAV Post Renaming Ceremony

Last Salute was pleased to attend and assist the Hammonton DAV Post at its recent post renaming ceremony. Last Salute members manned the food service line to help feed the attendees.

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