The Harris County Sheriff’s Office Honor Guard was formed in December 1977, primarily for the purpose of providing appropriate honors for the funeral services of Harris County Sheriff’s deputies slain while in the performance of duty. Since the first assignment, the mission of the Honor Guard has been expanded. It now includes an es**rt of honor representing the Sheriff’s Office at funeral service
s for sworn peace officers from other agencies. The Honor Guard provides Sheriff’s Office representation at funerals for retired and active duty personnel who decease by natural causes, and makes appearances at parades and other public functions as requested. The ancient customs and traditions of honors rendered at the final parting of a fellow peace officer are the very least we, who remain, can do to perpetuate the dignity that pervades the brave and professional men and women who have dedicated themselves to a life of service, or who have made the supreme sacrifice for their fellow citizens.
