Honor Guardsmen from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., prepare to fold the American flag during a memorial service dedicated to retired Air Force Senior MSgt. Thomas Steward at Hill Crest Memorial Funeral Home, Bossier City, La., Jan. 10. The roles of the Honor Guard include conducting memorial services for deceased veterans and retiring personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrew Moua)
Honor Guardsmen from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., perform a 3-volley salute in honor of retired Senior MSgt. Thomas Steward at Hill Crest Memorial Funeral Home, Bossier City, La., Jan. 10. A tradition which dates back to the European dynastic wars, where fighting ceased to collect the dead, and three shots were fired which signaled the battle could resume. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrew Moua)
Senior Airman Amber Wingate, 2nd Medical Operations Squadron, plays "Taps" during the memorial service of Senior MSgt. Thomas Steward at Hill Crest Memorial Funeral Home, Bossier City, La., Jan. 10. The bugle call dates back to the late 1800s and signals that the duty day is done, but more importantly brings closure of the deceased's military career. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrew Moua)