On Jan 3^rd: Military Funeral Honors, (307^th) for LCpl (E-3) George Heaney, USMC, at Cades Cove Memorial Cemetery in Maryville. Miller Funeral Home, Randy Smith & Mike Robison coordinated the MFH. The USMC provided the Bugler, Folded & Presented the Flag. Honor Guard participants included Chaplain: Randy Smith, OIC: Mike Robison; Shooters: Leon Downey, Tom Headla, Chuck Kimbell, Jessica Leigh, Yvonne Peychal & John Peychal. Debbie Lynch & Shirley Blair observed.

On Jan 9^th: Military Funeral Honors, (308^th) for Pvt (E-1) Roy Marshall Oliver, Army & World War ll Veteran, at Smith Funeral & Cremation Service in Maryville. Smith Funeral & Cremation Service, Randy Smith & Tom Headla coordinated the MFH. The Army provided the Bugler, Folded & Presented the Flag. Honor Guard participants included Chaplain: Randy Smith, OIC & Shooter: Tom Headla; Shooters: Chris Bradley, Jessica Leigh, John Peychal & Yvonne Peychal. Debbie Lynch observed.

On Jan 11^th: Military Funeral Honors, (309^th) for PV1 (E-1) Avery Donald Rogers, Army & Vietnam Veteran, at Louisville Memorial Cemetery in Louisville.Smith Funeral & Cremation Service, Randy Smith & Mike Robison coordinated the MFH. Our Honor Guard provided the Bugler, Folded & Presented the Flag. Honor Guard participants included Chaplain: Randy Smith; OIC, Flag Folder & Presenter: Mike Robison; Shooter & Flag Folder: Jessica Leigh;  Shooter & Bugler: John Peychal; Shooters: Chris Bradley, Leon Downey, Tom Headla & Yvonne Peychal. Debbie Lynch observed.

On Jan 13^th: Military Funeral Honors, (310^th) for A1C (E-4) Joe Elam Nunnally Jr., USAF Veteran, at ETSVC in Knoxville. Berry Highland West Funeral Home, Randy Smith & Tom Headla coordinated the MFH. The USAF provided the Bugler, Folded & Presented the Flag. Honor Guard participants included Chaplain: Randy Smith; OIC Tom Headla; Shooters: Chris Bradley, Jessica Leigh, John Peychal, Yvonne Peychal & Mike Robison.

On Jan 29^th: The following members & friends attended the Monthly Supper Meeting at Tequila Spice Mexican Grill & Cantina in Sevierville hosted by John & Yvonne Peychal: Randy Smith, Chris & Rhonda Bradley, Tom Headla, Debbie Lynch, Jerry & Julie Sandifer, Elaine Perry, Craig & Robyn Stephenson, Mike Robison & Jessica Leigh. The next Monthly Supper Meeting will be on February 26^th; hosted by Chris & Rhonda Bradley.

On Feb 3^rd: Military Funeral Honors, (311^th) for MSgt (E-7) Jackson Ray Haven, USAF Veteran, at Sherwood Chapel & Memorial Gardens in Alcoa. Sherwood Chapel & Memorial Gardens & Mike Robison coordinated the MFH. The USAF provided the Bugler, Folded & Presented the Flag. Honor Guard participants included Chaplain & OIC: Mike Robison; Shooters: Chris Bradley. Tom Headla, John Peychal & Yvonne Peychal. Debbie Lynch observed.

On Feb 10^th: Military Funeral Honors, (312^th) for SR (E-1) Jack Edward Payne, Navy Veteran, at French Broad Baptist Church Cemetery in Dandridge.Farrar Funeral Home & Mike Robison coordinated the MFH. The Navy provided the Bugler, Folded & Presented then Flag. Honor Guard participanjts included Chaplain & OIC: Mike Robison; Shooters: Chris Bradley, Denver Thomas & Randy Smith.

On Feb 12^th: Military Funeral Honors, (313^th) for CTSN (E-3) Chad Michael Collins, Navy Veteran, at ETSVC in Knoxville. Sharp Funeral Home of Oak Ridge, Randy Smith & Mike Robison coordinated the MFH. The Navy provided the Bugler, Folded & Presented the Flag. Honor Guard participants included Chaplain: Randy Smith; OIC: Mike Robison; Shooters: Chris Bradley, Tom Headla, Chuck KImbell, Jessica Leigh & Denver Thomas. Potential New Member Bill Coopman observed.

On Feb 15^th: ~~IN MEMORIAM~~ Mr. Craig A. Stephenson in service to our Honor Guard always did his part in our pursuit of excellence. Craig passed away following a massive stroke. Being the person he was, he donated his organs so that others may live. Our most sincere condolences go out to his Wife Robyn & the rest of his family. Honor Guard night skies are again missing one of its brightest stars, & the Honor Guard Flag is again flying at Half Staff. Welcome Home Craig, you will be missed.  

On Feb 16^th: Our Honor Guard participated in a Honor Walk, at Fort Sanders Regional Center, honoring Craig Stephenson for donating his organs. Honor Guard participants included: Mike Robison, Jerry Sandifer, Jim Mungenast and Jessica Leigh. His family and friends also participated.              

On Feb 21^st: Honor Guard Funeral Honors for Mr. Craig A. Stephenson, Honor Guard Member & Chaplain, at Shiloh Cemetery In Pigeon Forge. Robyn Stephenson & Mike Robison coordinated the HGFH. Honor Guard participants included Jim Mungenast who gave a eulogy; Bugler: John Peychal; OIC: Mike Robison; The following rendered a Hand Salute: Chris Bradley, Leon Downey, Tom Headla, Chuck Kimbell, Pete Jucker, Jessica Leigh, Yvonne Peychal, Jerry Sandifer, Randy Smith & Denver Thomas.  Joy Jucker, Debbie Lynch, Jeanie Mungenast, Julie Sandifer & Helena Thomas observed. ~ ~ REST IN PEACE, WELL DONE THOU GOOD & FAITHFUL SERVENT~~ 

On Feb 26^th: The following members & friends attended the Monthly Supper Meeting at Calhoun’s in Pigeon Forge hosted by Chris & Rhonda Bradley: John & Yvonne Peychal, Tom Headla, Debbie Lynch, Jerry & Julie Sandifer, Elaine Perry, Leon Downey, Denver & Helena Thomas & Jessica Leigh. The next Monthly Supper Meeting will be on March 26^th  hosted by Tom Headla & Debbie Lynch. The April 30^th Monthly Supper Meeting will be hosted by Jerry & Julie Sandifer and the May 28^th Monthly Supper Meeting will be hosted by Denver & Helena Thomas.

On Feb 28^th: Spit & Polish Training, in the form of Manual of Arms training, was provided by Mike Robison & Randy Smith at the LeConte Center in Pigeon Forge. Those in attendance were: Chris Bradley, Leon Downey, Tom Headla, Chuck Kimbell, Jessica Leigh, John & Yvonne Peychal, Jerry Sandifer & Denver Thomas. Shirley Blair observed. John Peychal presented Tri-Fold pins to Mike Robison, Jessica Leigh & Randy Smith in recognition of completing Flag Folding Training.

On Mar 5^th: Military Funeral Honors, (314^th) for SGT (E-5) Woody Ray Duncan, Army & Vietnam Veteran, at ETSVC in Knoxville. Sharp Funeral Home of Oliver Springs, Randy Smith & Mike Robison coordinated the MFH. The Army provided the Bugler, Folded & Presented the Flag. Honor Guard participants included  Chaplain: Randy Smith; OIC: Tom Headla; Shooters: Chris Bradley, Chuck Kimbell, Jessica Leigh, John Peychal, Yvonne Peychal, Mike Robison & Denver Thomas. Debbie Lynch observed & video taped.

On Mar 8^th: Military Funeral Honors, (315^th) for Col (O-6) Charles Russell Harr, USAF & Vietnam & Desert Storm Veteran, at Middlebrook Pike United Methodist Church in Knoxville. Jim Mungenast & Lynne Harr coordinated the MFH. Honor Guard participant included Jim Mungenast who Presented the Flag to Charles wife Lynn. Jeanie Mungenast observed.

On Mar 13^th: Jessica Leigh & Yvonne Peychal attended a Manual of Arms training class conducted by Denver Thomas at his home in Sevierville.

On Mar 17th: Thank You letters, drafted by Jim Mungenast, were sent to the City of Pigeon Forge, the Rotary Club of Pigeon Forge & the Pigeon Forge Hospitality & Tourism Association, thanking them for their financial support. Two Thank You letters received from Veteran's families were included.

On Mar 26^th: The following members & friends attended the Monthly Supper Meeting at the Olive Garden in Sevierville hosted by Tom Headla & Debbie Lynch: Chris & Rhonda Bradley: John & Yvonne Peychal, Jerry Sandifer, Elaine Perry, Mike Robison, Leon Downey, Denver & Helena Thomas, Steve & Faye Holbert, Pete & Joy Jucker, Chuck Kimbell, Shirley Blair, Barbara Kalter, Brenda Acord & Jessica Leigh. The next Monthly Supper Meeting will be on April 30^th  hosted by Jerry & Julie Sandifer at the Bullfish Grill and the May 28^th Monthly Supper Meeting will be hosted by Denver & Helena Thomas.

On Mar 28^th: Spit & Polish Training, in the form of Manual of Arms training & Flag Folding, was provided by Mike Robison, Denver Thomas & Randy Smith at the LeConte Center in Pigeon Forge. Those in attendance were: Chris Bradley, Leon Downey, Tom Headla, Chuck Kimbell, Pete Jucker, Jessica Leigh, Yvonne Peychal, & Jerry Sandifer. Shirley Blair observed.

On Apr 25^th: Military Funeral Honors, (316^th) for PV2 (E-2) Alec Hayden Childress, Army Veteran, at Berry Lynnhurst Cemetery in Knoxville. Berry Lynnhurst Funeral Home & Mike Robison coordinated the MFH. The Army provided the Bugler, Folded & Presented the Flag. Honor Guard participants included Chaplain & OIC: Mike Robison; Shooters: Chris Bradley, Tom Headla & Denver Thomas.

On Apr 29^th: Military Funeral Honors, (317^th) for CPT (0-3) Dwight Robert Wade Jr., Army Veteran, at Shiloh Cemetery in Pigeon Forge. Rose-Mann Funeral Home & Mike Robison coordinated the MFH. Marc Robertson was the Bugler. The Army Folded & Presented the Flag. Honor Guard participants included Chaplain & OIC: Mike Robison; Shooters: Chris Bradley, Tom Headla, Randy Smith & Denver Thomas.

On Apr 30^th: The following members & friends attended the Monthly Supper Meeting at the Bullfish Grill in Pigeon Forge, hosted by Jerry & Julie Sandifer: Tom Headla & Debbie Lynch, Chris & Rhonda Bradley, Denver & Helena Thomas, Jessica Leigh, Robyn Stephenson, June Ellison & Joe Franklin. The next Monthly Supper Meeting will be on May 28^th  hosted by John & Yvonne Peychal.

On May 5^th: Military Funeral Honors, (318^th) for SP4 (E-4) C. L. Robinson, Army Veteran, at ETSVC in Knoxville. Sharp Funeral Home & Mike Robision coordinated the MFH. The Army Folded & Presented the Flag. Honor Guard participants included Chaplain & OIC: Mike Robison; Bugler: John Peychal; Shooters: Chris Bradley, Joe Franklin, Tom Headla, Jessica Leigh & Randy Smith; Support: Yvonne Peychal. Debbie Lynch observed & video taped.

On May 6^th: Military Funeral Honors, (319^th) - (321^st) The Dignity Memorial Homeless/Unclaimed Veteran Burial Program, East Tennessee Regional Forensic Center, East Tennessee State Veteran Cemetery, Berry Funeral Home, & Mike Robison coordinated this MFH. Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs & Chaplain Dr. Pat Polis, spoke. Members of the ETVHG, VSVHG, as well as Service Honor Guards from the Army & USAF & many other groups & individuals participated. Honor Guard participants included Mike Robison who carried the urn of an Army Veteran; Jessica Leigh followed with his Flag; OIC: Randy Smith; Support: Chris Bradley, Yvonne Peychal & John Peychal. The 3 MFH’s are listed below:

                  MFH # 319: PFC George Edwin Day Jr., Army

                  MFH # 320:PFC Robert James Vargo, Army

                  MFH # 321: TSG Brian Neil Forbes, USAF

On May 12^th: Military Funeral Honors, (322^nd) for SPC (E-4) Bradley Joe Proffitt, Army & Operation Iraqi Freedom Veteran, at the Franklin Pavilion in Maryville. Blount Funeral and Cremation & Mike Robison coordinated the MFH. The Army provided the Bugler, Folded & Presented the Flag. Honor Guard participants included Chaplain & OIC: Mike Robison; Shooters: Chris Bradley, Leon Downey, John Peychal & Denver Thomas.

On May 13^th: Military Funeral Honors, (323^rd) for SP4 (E-4) Loyd Leon Perry Jr., Army & Vietnam Veteran, at Cloyds Creek Cemetery in Greenback. Smith Funeral and Cremation Service & Mike Robison coordinated the MFH. Friends of the family Folded the Flag. Honor Guard participants included Chaplain & OIC: Mike Robison; Bugler: Yvonne Peychal; Shooters: Chris Bradley, Leon Downey, John Peychal & Denver Thomas.

On May 16^th: In Honor of Armed Forces Day 2026, Chris Bradley played TAPS at the Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, the Methodist Church Cemetery, the Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery, and the Cable Cemetery in Cades Cove. TAPS was played after the names of the Veterans buried in each cemetery were called along with placing an American Flag by their grave. Yvonne Peychal rendered a Hand Salute each time TAPS was played. The event was organized and planed by Marilyn Childress of the Veterans Heritage Site Foundation along with Jason Law.

On May 23^rd: Military Funeral Honors, (324^th) for CMSgt (E-8) Charles C. Mallonee, Jr., Air Force/Air National Guard Veteran at 43:19 Ministries Church in Maryville. Iris Mallonee & Mike Robison coordinated the MFH. Honor Guard participants included Chaplain & OIC: Mike Robison; Bugler: John Peychal; Shooters: Chris Bradley, Leon Downey, Yvonne Peychal, Randy Smith & Denver Thomas.

On May 23^rd:: ~~IN MEMORIAM~~ TSgt (E-6) Jeffrey A. Hosfeld, USAF & Air National Guard Veteran, in service to our Honor Guard, always did his part in our pursuit of excellence. Jeff passed away following surgery due to sepsis. He served as a Police Officer in some capacity for the past 40 years and as a Police Chaplain in Volusia County Florida. He was involved as a volunteer for many organizations in Sevier County. Our most sincere condolences go out to his Wife Beckey and the rest of his family. Honor Guard night skies are again missing one of its brightest stars, and the Honor Guard Flag is again flying at Half Staff. May God Bless his Soul and Grant him Eternal Peace. Welcome Home Jeff; you will be missed. 

On May 25^th: The Honor Guard participated in the following services on this Memorial Day.

• The Honor Guard participated in a Jefferson County Memorial Day Program in Dandridge. Mike Robison was the OIC. The following shooters provided the Three Volley Rifle Salute: Chris Bradley, Tom Headla, Pete Jucker, Yvonne Peychal & Randy Smith.  John Peychal rendered a Hand Salute. Debbie Lynch observed and video taps.                                                                                                                                            
• Pete Jucker sounded TAPS on at his home in Gatlinburg at 1500.

On May 28^th: The following members & friends attended the Monthly Supper Meeting at Harpoon Harry’s in Pigeon Forge hosted by John & Yvonne Peychal: Tom Headla & Debbie Lynch: Chris & Rhonda Bradley, Jerry & Julie Sandifer, Elaine Perry, Mike Robison, Leon Downey, Denver & Helena Thomas, Jessica Leigh & Josh Wolfe & June Ellison. The next Monthly Supper Meeting will be on June 25^th. 

On Jun 2^nd: Military Funeral Honors, (325^th) for EM3 (E-4) Roger Craig Schaffner, USCG Veteran, at ETSVC in Knoxville. Farrar Funeral Home, Jerry Sandifer & Mike Robison coordinated the MFH. The USCG provided the Bugler, Folded & Presented the Flag. Honer Guard participants included Chaplain: Jerry Sandifer; Chaplain In Traning: Yvonne Peychal; OIC: Mike Robison; Shooters: Chris Bradley, Tom Headla, John Peychal, Randy Smith & Denver Thomas.

On Jun 2^nd: Military Funeral Honors, (326^th) for TSgt (E-6) Jeffrey Alan Hosfeld, Honor Guard Member & USAF Veteran, at ETSVC in Knoxville. Atchley Funeral Home, Jerry Sandifer & Mike Robison coordinated the MFH. The USAF Folded & Presented the Flag. Honor Guard participants included Chaplain: Jerry Sandifer; Bugler: John Peychal; OIC Mike Robison; Shooters: Chris Bradley, Tom Headla, Yvonne Peychal, Randy Smith & Denver Thomas. Jessica Leigh rendered Hand Salutes. Vick & Sandi Velle, Elaine Perry, & Julie Sandifer observed. Debbie Lynch observed & video taped. ~ ~ REST IN PEACE, WELL DONE THOU GOOD & FAITHFUL SERVENT~~ 

On Jun 25^th: A Board of Directors Meeting, Chaired by Jim Mungenast, was held at the Pigeon Forge Library. Those in attendance included: Vic Velle, Steve Teague, John Peychal, Mike Robison, Leon Downey, Tom Headla, Jerry Sandifer & Steve Holbert. Non Board Member Jim Warpool was in attendance as a guest of Steve Holbert.

On Jun 25^th: The following members & friends attended the Monthly Supper Meeting at Calhoun's in Pigeon Forge hosted by John & Yvonne Peychal: Tom Headla & Debbie Lynch: Chris & Rhonda Bradley, Jerry & Julie Sandifer, Elaine Perry, Mike Robison, Leon Downey, Denver & Helena Thomas, Jim & Jeanie Mungenast, Vic & Sandi Velle, Steve & Vicky Thomas, Beckey Hosfeld, Austin Quinn, Steve Teague & June Ellison. The next Monthly Supper Meeting will be on Jul 30^th. 

On Jul 4^th: The Honor Guard Presented the Colors at the Annual Patriot Festival at Patriot Park in Pigeon Forge. Leon Downey & Mike Robison coordinated the event. Honor Guard participants included OIC: Mike Robison; Lead Rifle Guard: Denver Thomas; Flag Presenters: US Flag: Tom Headla, Pigeon Forge Flag: Leon Downey, Tennessee Flag: Jerry Sandifer, POW-MIA Flag: Pete Jucker; Tail Rifle Guard: Chris Bradley. Debbie Lynch Observed & Video Taped.

On Jul 9^th: Military Funeral Honors, (327^th) for Sgt (E-4) Lloyd Malcolm Bowman, USAF Veteran, at ETSVC in Knoxville. Farrar Funeral Home, Jerry Sandifer & Mike Robison coordinated the MFH. The USAF provided the Bugler, Folded & Presented the Flag. Honor Guard participants included Chaplain: Jerry Sandifer; OIC: Mike Robison; Shooters: Chris Bradley, Leon Downey & Chuck Kimbell.

On Jul 16^th: Potential new Members, Tony Miller & Bill Coopman. attended Initial Training Phase l at the Pigeon Forge Library. John Peychal & Mike Robison conducted the class.

On Jul 17^th: Military Funeral Honors, (328^th) for PFC (E-3) Richard Leon Seeber, Army Veteran, at ETSVC in Knoxville. Sharp Funeral Home, Randy Smith & Mike Robison coordinated the MFH. The Army provided the Bugler, Folded & Presented the Flag. Honor Guard participants included Chaplain: Randy Smith; OIC: Mike Robison; Shooters: Chris Bradley, Leon Downey, John Peychal & Denver Thomas.

On Jul 23^rd: Mike Robison, Chuck Kimbell & Leon Downey participated in a session at the First Baptist Church in Pigeon Forge to review Veteran’s banners that will be placed on Pigeon Forge light poles.

Mike gave a brief recruiting talk, asking folks to join the Honor Guard, explaining our declining membership due to health issues, age and recent deaths of two current members.  PFHG postcards were made available for those interested. After the program, HG members stayed to field any questions from those interested. A video recorded by the PF Public library will be available on the PF Library Facebook page shortly for viewing.

On Jul 30^th: The following members & friends attended the Monthly Supper Meeting at Outback Steakhouse in Sevierville hosted by Jessica Leigh: Josh Wolfe, Tom Headla & Debbie Lynch: Chris & Rhonda Bradley, Jerry & Julie Sandifer, Randy Smith, Carl McCarter,  Mike Robison, Leon Downey & Denver & Helena Thomas. The next Monthly Supper Meeting will be on Aug 27^th. 

On Aug 1^st: Military Funeral Honors, (329^th) for Sgt (T) (E-5) Dr. Samuel David Frazier, Army Veteran, at Mouth of Richland Church Cemetery in Blaine. Rose - Mann Funeral & Cremation, Tom Headla and Mike Robison coordinated the MFH. The Army Folded & Presented the Flag. Honor Guard participants included Chaplain & OIC: Tom Headla; Bugler: Yvonne Peychal; Shooters: Chris Bradley, Leon Downey, Mike Robison, Randy Smith & Denver Thomas. Debbie Lynch observed & Video Taped.

On Aug 13^th: Military Funeral Honors, (330^th) for Col (O-6) Carlos R. Hollifield, USMC & Operation Desert Storm Veteran, at Solway Church of God in Knoxville. Weaver Funeral Home, Randy Smith & Mike Robison coordinated the MFH. The USMC provided the Bugler, Folded & Presented the Flag. Honor Guard participants included Chaplain: Randy Smith; OIC: Mike Robison; Shooters: Chris Bradley, Leon Downey, Tom Headla, Tony Miller & Denver Thomas. Debbie Lynch observed & Video Taped.

On Aug 27^th: The following members & friends attended the Monthly Supper Meeting at Holston’s Kitchen in Sevierville hosted by Tony Miller: Tom Headla & Debbie Lynch, Barbara Kalter, Chris & Rhonda Bradley, Jerry & Julie Sandifer, Mike Robison, Leon Downey & Denver & Helena Thomas. The next Monthly Supper Meeting will be on Sep 24th, hosted by Yvonne & John Peychal.

On Sep 4^th: Military Funeral Honors, (331^st) for MP-4 (E-4) Gary Walter Spangler, Army Veteran, at Woodlawn Cemetery in Knoxville. Berry Funeral Home & Mike Robison coordinated the MFH. The Army provided the Bugler, Folded & Presented the Flag. Honor Guard participants included Chaplain & OIC: Mike Robison; Shooters: Chris Bradley, Leon Downey, Tom Headla & Randy Smith.

On Sep 8^th: Military Funeral Honors, (332^nd) for SP-4 (T) (E-4) Richard Lynn Atchley, Army Veteran, at East View Cemetery in Strawberry Plains. Berry Funeral Home & Mike Robison coordinated the MFH. The Army Folded & Presented the Flag. Honor Guard participants included Chaplain & OIC: Mike Robison; Chaplain in Training: Yvonne Peychal; Bugler: John Peychal; Shooters: Chris Bradley, Leon Downey, Tom Headla & Denver Thomas. Debbie Lynch observed & Video Taped.

On Sep 12^th: Military Funeral Honors, (333^rd) for CPO (E-7) Charles Robert Clark, Navy Veteran, at Glenwood Baptist Church in Powell. Weaver Funeral Home & Mike Robison coordinated the MFH. The Navy Provided the Bugler, an extra Shooter & Folded & Presented the Flag. Honor Guard participants included Chaplain & OIC: Mike Robison; Chaplain in Training: Yvonne Peychal; Shooters: Chris Bradley, John Peychal, Randy Smith & Denver Thomas.

John R. Peychal, Vice President 

Veterans Military Honor Guard of Pigeon Forge