Around 50 people attended the EMS Honor Guard fundraiser Saturday night at the Worth County School. They were treated to a dinner and a concert featuring old time rock n' roll.
The EMS Honor Guard is an organization that honors EMS personnel throughout the state who have died either in the line of duty or while off duty. They guard caskets and urns at funerals, fold flags, and form a sea of blue. "It is our way of showing honor and respect to EMS workers," said Diann Jones of the EMS Honor Guard. They also travel to Kansas and Iowa. They do a minimum of 10 funerals every year, including two last week.
The Missouri EMS Funeral Response Team is a 501(c)3 organization; to make a donation, go to their website at www.moemsfuneralteam.org. You do not have to be an EMS person to help out; you can be a supporter for $20/year.
Among those present Saturday was 1st District State Representative Candidate Roger Parshall; he came with his family after they had enjoyed a dinner at Snakebite.
For those who missed out, July 5th will be another opportunity to help out the EMS Honor Guard. A Car Show and Poker Run will be held in Albany. The Car Show will start in the Albany football stadium parking lot starting with registration from 8-9 am. Trophies will be given for first place of each class at 11:30. Breakfast and raffle tickets will be sold. A free will donation lunch will be served at the Albany Fire Department from 11-12, followed by a Poker Run that starts at 12. This event will be held the same day as the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band concert; it will end in time for the concert.
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