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Kevin Olson funeral procession

CFD Honour Guard load the casket of Kevin Olson, a Yellowknife firefighter, onto the ceremonial pumper with Olson's casket, while unformed firefighters and Mounties stand to attention and salute.

Kevin Olson funeral
2005
FMC Collection, Kevin Olson3

As well as being an important part of CFD funerals, the Honour Guard has been asked to help with outside funerals, showing the prominence of the Guard across the country. One example is the funeral of Kevin Olson, a Calgary Native, held in Yellowknife. The Guard helped organise the memorial and procession, using their past experience.