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Offline LTCClark

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« on: December 03, 2007, 01:42:30 PM »
I am looking for volunteers to found the first AH II honor guard.

Pilots, Tankers, as well as Coordinators and Admin People and the like are requested to post replies.

The purpose of the Honor Guard is to lead our comorades in memorial services as well as special events that require our services.

No Geographical Location is required and training shall be held in accordance with squad times.

Pre-Requisites

Volunteers must have account active for more than 6 month period.

Pilots - Must train and be willing to fly military formations in all types of aircraft.
and have general knowledge of military fly overs and formations.

Tankers - Must be able to position their tanks in Military Formations on Runways and with appropriate spacing.

Not everyone has to know about formations but it is good to google them and know how a military funeral is done.  Even though this is AHII and not reality it is still a community and I think that other people would like to have an Honor Guard.

The Reason for the 6 month period of account history is for durability of the Honor Guard Squad.
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« Reply #1 on: December 03, 2007, 03:28:25 PM »
Im up for it,i know alot of formations and im a good tanker.Ive been playing a little under 2 years.It's a sad time for a member of such a small community like AcesHigh to lose someone we flew with or even just talked to on channle.

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« Reply #2 on: December 03, 2007, 09:30:38 PM »
You might want to talk to some of the guy's that have been here a while. It's not that we mind if you use the name Honor Guard because we are Honor Guards the (s) makes the differances, but you will more then likley get a bunch of recoil from the ones that know the HG's past histroy. Im just giving the heads up for what may be ahead. I wish you luck with your idea, it is a good idea to have pilots from defferent squads to perform memorial services

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Re: AHII Honor Guard
« Reply #3 on: December 03, 2007, 10:09:47 PM »
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Originally posted by LTCClark
I am looking for volunteers to found the first AH II honor guard.

Pilots, Tankers, as well as Coordinators and Admin People and the like are requested to post replies.

The purpose of the Honor Guard is to lead our comorades in memorial services as well as special events that require our services.

No Geographical Location is required and training shall be held in accordance with squad times.

Pre-Requisites

Volunteers must have account active for more than 6 month period.

Pilots - Must train and be willing to fly military formations in all types of aircraft.
and have general knowledge of military fly overs and formations.

Tankers - Must be able to position their tanks in Military Formations on Runways and with appropriate spacing.

Not everyone has to know about formations but it is good to google them and know how a military funeral is done.  Even though this is AHII and not reality it is still a community and I think that other people would like to have an Honor Guard.

The Reason for the 6 month period of account history is for durability of the Honor Guard Squad.



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« Reply #4 on: December 03, 2007, 10:13:01 PM »
I'm in, always wanted to start somethin up like this. I'll take a formation leader position please. :)

Is this an actual squad? Or sort of like a community organization?

PM me and fill me in.

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« Reply #5 on: December 03, 2007, 11:43:53 PM »
There are some people that are disheartened at the fact that some people would like to start an official honor guard.

The Honor Guard, would not be a squad, but a squad made out of several people who may not even be in a squad but know flying and know what to do in the situation of being an honor guard.

I have seen memorial videos, and I am not knocking them at all , the guys do a great job in honoring our fallen comrades.  I am simply making a suggestion to get someone started in this area of the community.

Having an official Honor Guard would be one of the most distinguished of duties, as a volunteer on the game.   Pilots that are willing to fly in formations, as well as practice with one another should be welcome to join.  As well as pilots that are wanting to learn should be encouraged to learn how.

For Example, I think that it would be cool to know how many tanks it would take to line a runway down the center from beginning to end at 100FT SPacing between them.

As well as to see 7 tanks at the salute, by the control tower facing the runway for the 21 Gun Salute during a memorial flight.

The Jeep would be at the beginning of the runway in the lead of all the tanks.

The favorite aircraft of the fallen would escort the C47 in the flyby of the field, preferably using their login if possible.  If not the Flight Lead of the Escort Aircraft would pilot the C47.

All Other who would wish to be in the serivce can also form up behind the C47 and their Escorts, or at their leisure line the runway facing their vehicles to the front and their turrets at the salute as the procession honor guard rolls by.

We could easily get over 200 players involved in this sort of memorial service.  and it would definitely look great for the family of the fallen.  

Because as we all know, I think that we are touched by each and every one of the players on here, in one way or another, and the families of the fallen should know, that when they spent so many hours on this game, at the end, that it was appreciated, and that they will be missed, even by people that their wives, husbands, and mothers and fathers didnt even know or ever see for that matter.

Also as, far as taking credit, or participating in this Honor Guard, i would not be able to as I am in the U.S. Army and am currently stationed in IRAQ.  I was on leave for my 2 weeks pass and had participated in a memorial flight and that got me thinking about this.

I would be more than happy for someone to take this idea and turn it into a better one, and I would really like to see this go far and be here when I return from duty in the Middle East.
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« Reply #6 on: December 04, 2007, 12:10:19 AM »
LTCClark,
 

    As a Former Marine, I know a little about Honor guards and what you have said about the fallen flyers favorite plane being the lead that is cool. I have only one sugesstion for that. If they can volunteer have the CO of the squad of the fallen flyer fly that plane. And after the planes fly over and do their thing hav ethe jeep drive down the runway and as the jeep gets to the tanks have tehm fire their main guns. Just a suggestion.
   If need be I can arrange a dry run with my squaddies and post the movie here to show what I am talking about.


   Also 100% volunteer, and they do it for the community not for recognition ie in signature MEMBER OF AHII HONOR GUARD. Just a sugestion. Let me know what you all think.

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« Reply #7 on: December 04, 2007, 01:15:36 AM »
so you think this is a bad thing happy?

Cmon now.

This is going to far.

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« Reply #8 on: December 04, 2007, 02:19:54 AM »
SkyRock<---is in!
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« Reply #9 on: December 04, 2007, 02:50:02 AM »
count me in. i have done the tank comand in two memorial flights already and i know how to fly formation. i dont mind practicing with others to become better at it. i know the spacing for tanks i can even print them out and have them on hand at all times.

i have well over the min. time served with Aces High.

and what i think Happy was saying was there is a squad that use to be called Honor Squad or something like that.

and i also liked what 68 said, you can also just put on your sig. Member Of Aces High Honor Squad.

Salute fellas i believe he is wanting some of us to take it over and run with it. i understand being in Iraq makes it hard to log on to these forums any one else willing to pick this idea up with me and run with it????? Pm me and let me know who all is willing to get this idea off the ground. would take like 4 of us to get this going.
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« Reply #10 on: December 04, 2007, 03:48:42 AM »
I'd be interested in flying and practicing with this group.
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« Reply #11 on: December 04, 2007, 08:39:32 AM »
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count me in. i have done the tank comand in two memorial flights already and i know how to fly formation. i dont mind practicing with others to become better at it. i know the spacing for tanks i can even print them out and have them on hand at all times.

i have well over the min. time served with Aces High.

and what i think Happy was saying was there is a squad that use to be called Honor Squad or something like that.

and i also liked what 68 said, you can also just put on your sig. Member Of Aces High Honor Squad.

Salute fellas i believe he is wanting some of us to take it over and run with it. i understand being in Iraq makes it hard to log on to these forums any one else willing to pick this idea up with me and run with it????? Pm me and let me know who all is willing to get this idea off the ground. would take like 4 of us to get this going.


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« Reply #12 on: December 04, 2007, 09:11:43 AM »
Not trying to be to negative...

I for one would bow out when it comes to squad related Memorial Squad. No offence meant but I personally feel it's up to each squad as to how they wish to handle the loss of a loved one or friend and don't need to be bossed around concerning how they feel their buddy/family would like it done. IMHO, it's the thought that counts in showing your respect for the person, not how fancy anyone can make it.

What might be more helpful is a sticky on some board with a "how-to"  for those who wish to do thier own Memorial should the need arise.

For those with no squad affiliation it might be practical. However, those same folks might not have family or friends who are that interested in what happens in the game as they may be dealing with other real life considerations.

I have participated in some In-Game Memorials out of respect for those fallen friends and will continue to do so.

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« Reply #13 on: December 04, 2007, 09:15:14 AM »
Count me in!!!  :aok
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« Reply #14 on: December 04, 2007, 09:17:51 AM »
I have to agree with Ren

I do respect the efforts being made here.....but in my opinion, when we lose someone....there is never a shortage of qualified pilots to fly formation and pay respects.