Many thanks and much appreciation to all those who made this Special Forces Honor Guard Ceremony for Major General James A. Guest possible.
Major General Lawrence G. Ferguson, Commanding General 1st Special Forces Command (Airborne), and his Aide de Camp Captain Dallas Henderson attended.
POC/MSG – Robert “Bob” Charest coordinated with all military-related Special Forces Honor Guard services was in attendance.
Representation from the Special Forces Association, and representation from Special Forces in the area were in attendance including Chris Wilkerson – President, Special Forces Association, Garon Strong – Special Projects, Special Forces Association. Pete Tingstrom – Special Forces Association provided much support and services.
MSG Scott Fagan was there with his Junior Army ROTC cadets providing support as needed.
MSG Nashat “Nick” Sheikho – Honor Guard Team Sergeant, 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne) and 7th SFG(A) members performed the Honor Guard services including, 21-gun salute, TAPS, and playing of the Ballard of the Green Beret.
Doug Elwell Regimental Bagpiper performed family-requested music including Amazing Grace.
SGM Edward Knaeble – G3 Operations SGM 1st Special Forces Command provided and coordinated active-duty attendance and Special Forces Honor Guard services.
Many thanks to Dr. Troy J. Sacquety – SOCOM Command Historian, for his support.