CEREMONIAL UNIT
| The Ceremonial Unit is composed of a Color Guard and an Honor
Guard. The officers assigned to the Ceremonial Unit perform both functions. |
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The Color Guard represents the Ross Police
Department during civic functions where the National and Commonwealth Colors
will be presented. These civic functions include parades, dedications, and
ceremonies. While performing, the Color Guard follows the United States
Marine Corps Drill Regulations which ensure precision marching and movements
during the performance. |
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The Honor Guard represents the Ross Police
Department at funeral and memorial details for active duty and retired officers.
These details may include standing guard over the officer’s casket,
carrying the casket to and from the hearse, placement of the casket at the
burial site, folding of the National Colors, presentation of the Colors
to the family of the officer, rifle salute, and the playing of Taps. |
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The Ceremonial Unit was formed in the summer
of 2001 following the groundbreaking for the Ann Hoover Memorial Park. Former Chief
Tenos approved the formation of the Ceremonial Unit following the community’s
positive response to the officer’s performance. |
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In June of 2002 the Ceremonial Unit was called
upon to raise the National and Commonwealth Colors at the Ann Hoover Memorial
Park dedication. The Ceremonial Unit was chosen by the Ross Township Board
of Commissioners to lead the annual 4th of July Parade in 2002. The Ceremonial
Unit was called upon to raise the National Colors at the Ross Township Municipal
Center dedication in 2002. Officers from the Ceremonial Unit were requested
to fold the National Colors for the memorial service of a United States
Navy Veteran in 2002. |
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The Ross Police Department Ceremonial Unit
consists of Officers Matthew Grubb, David Eckels, Brian Kohlhepp, David
Sciullo, Michael Orsino, Robert F. Gaertner and Detective Randy McAllister.
These officers have put in numerous hours of training to ensure that their
performances exemplify the pride and dedication of the Ross Police Department.
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