Honor Guard

Today’s Honor Guard began in 2002 by then President Michael McCarville and Honor Guard Captain Sean Murphy.

The Honor Guard is named after deceased Brother Skip O’Keefe for his generous support. 

Joining the Honor Guard requires a small commitment of time and money. The Division will provide some items to you, while other items will be your responsibility to purchase. The Honor Guard uniform is a matter of personal pride and is indicative of the esprit de corps among all members. Joining us requires an individual commitment to ensure your appearance reflects the highest level of professionalism. We are the face of the AOH in the Omaha community and proud to call ourselves the Skip O’Keefe Honor Guard of the Ancient Order of Hibernians, Fr. Flanagan Division. 

The Honor Guard is divided into two groups:
Honor Guard and Color Guard

Honor Guard
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Wear the Irish National tartan kilt funeral/mass door service, parades and other special events

Color Guard
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Wear the Saffron kilt and has the primary responsibility for parades, community outreach and recruitment 

During parades, the Color Guard carries the following flags: 

  • American Flag
  • Irish Tricolour Flag
  • And Province Flags
    •  Connacht
    • Leinster
    • Munster
    • Ulster
  • Vatican Flag
  • Skip O’Keefe Honor Guard Flag

The Ancient Order of Hibernians (AOH) is apolitical and non-partisan. 

When AOH Honor Guard participation is requested for an event, the Division President is responsible for determining the appropriateness of attendance.

All Honor Guard will maintain a high standard of professional dress and conduct. 

Honor Guard participation is approved for the following events: 

AOH Sponsored Events
Funerals
Parades
Weddings

Honor Guard participation is prohibited for the following events: 

Non-AOH sponsored marches, public demonstrations, rallies
Non-AOH sponsored public speeches and or interviews
Wearing the uniform would bring discredit upon AOH 

If you’d like to take the next step with the Hibernians,
contact Dion Nary or Shane Bretey at 
aohomahainfo@gmail.com

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