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The History Behind Firing Guns at Military Funerals

An exploration of the history behind firing guns and cannons to honor service members, veterans and diplomats at military funerals
Posted on July 24, 2014 by Kimberly Lane (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Even for those who have never personally attended a military funeral, most Americans are familiar with the traditional customs that are practiced during the ceremony. The image of booming shots echoing in the calm of a grave site after a … Continue reading →

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