[UPDATE: Postponed until Feb. 16th] Veterans’ Color Guard informational presentation to be held this Sunday in Atlantic
January 14th, 2025 by Ric Hanson
(Atlantic, Iowa) – UPDATE/NOTICE: THIS PROGRAM IS POSTPONED UNTIL FEB. 16TH!
If you’ve ever attended a funeral for someone who has served in the military, you might expect a Color Guard to present. There is much to know about the Color Guard tradition that some may take for granted. Atlantic resident Steve Livengood will give a presentation about the Atlantic Veterans Color Guard on Sunday, January 19th, beginning at 2-p.m. The event will be held inside the American Legion Memorial Building, in Atlantic.
Each veterans’ organization has an official manual on how to do a military funeral. However, each funeral can be unique. Livengood will explain the duties and options. He will talk about the number of people required to perform, their training and equipment. How to make arrangements and where the Color Guard may be used will also be included. Rain or snow they carry out their responsibilities. In addition to funerals, they may also volunteer for special events such as Memorial Day and Independence Day.

An American Legion Color Guard (File photo)
Steve Livengood was in the Service for 25 years. He has been involved with Color Guard since 1987 and has been the point of contact for 10 years. Steve has interesting stories to tell about the many military funeral experiences over the years.
The program is sponsored by Atlantic Rock Island Society Enterprise (ARISE). It is free and open to the public. Doors will open at 1-p.m., with exhibits in the Military Museum and Military Library available for viewing prior to the presentation.