honor guard
noun
: a guard assigned to a ceremonial duty (such as to accompany a casket at a military funeral)
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The two leaders were saluted by an honor guard playing the Indonesian and Vatican anthems, before heading inside for a private meeting.
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Reuters, NBC News, 4 Sep. 2024
Toner said the long-standing police ceremony, complete with an honor guard and bagpipers, was an important way for officers of all ages to come together and appreciate the degree of risk accompanying the job.
—Nell Salzman, Chicago Tribune, 4 Sep. 2024
At some point during the day, a pre-recorded version of the national anthem will blare from speakers and an honor guard will fire guns in salute.
—Georgea Kovanis, Detroit Free Press, 5 July 2024
Caruso said he was also removed from the Criminal Investigation Division, the honor guard and his role as officer in charge of the Traffic Unit, and that the suspension is expected to end on June 17.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 7 June 2024
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Reuters, NBC News, 4 Sep. 2024
Toner said the long-standing police ceremony, complete with an honor guard and bagpipers, was an important way for officers of all ages to come together and appreciate the degree of risk accompanying the job.
—Nell Salzman, Chicago Tribune, 4 Sep. 2024
At some point during the day, a pre-recorded version of the national anthem will blare from speakers and an honor guard will fire guns in salute.
—Georgea Kovanis, Detroit Free Press, 5 July 2024
Caruso said he was also removed from the Criminal Investigation Division, the honor guard and his role as officer in charge of the Traffic Unit, and that the suspension is expected to end on June 17.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 7 June 2024
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“Honor guard.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/honor%20guard. Accessed 11 Oct. 2024.
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