Name: Captain Sean Pamplona , Commander
Assignment:
Employee since: 1991
Member since: 2002
Why did you join the honor guard? Someone gave me a video of the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Team. When I was done watching their performance I knew I had to become a member of the Honor Guard. Preserving the tradition with pride, integrity and class is what it's all about.

Name: Lieutenant Steen Eriksson , Lt. Commander
Assignment: Station 18 (A Shift)
Employee since: 1981
Member since: 1989
Why did you join the honor guard? Being a part of the Honor Guard is one of the things in my career of which I am most proud. It is rewarding for me to be representing our department in this capacity, as I believe it brings a sense of tradition and dignity to the fire service when we are out there doing what we do. I enjoy the discipline and formality when we are "in the zone". Also, in my opinion, there is no better way to pay respect to a fallen firefighter and the family than to post and render honors with the Pipe and Drum at a memorial or funeral service, and I am honored to be a part of it.

Name: Chief Jim Gribble
Why did you join the honor guard?

Name: Staff Captain Rick Gass
Assignment: Training and Safety Division
Employee since: 1984
Member since: 1990
Why did you join the honor guard? I joined the Honor Guard to pay tribute to all fallen firefighters and their families. It is also a way of presenting a positive image of our Department to the residents we serve.

Name: Captain Lenny Collins
Employee since: 1993
Why did you join the honor guard? I joined the Honor Guard as a way to show my respect for all the Brother and Sister Fire Fighters who have served and who continue to serve in our profession. I have had the privilege to represent P.B.C.F.R. as a member of our Honor Guard Team for our own members as well as orther department members who have fallen. I believe that thier memory and their family was honored.

Name: Captain Bob Grosbeck
Assignment: Special Operations, Station 19
Employee since:
Member since: 1987
Why did you join the honor guard? A great way to represent the department and the fire service.

Name: Staff Captain Brad Havrilla
Employee since: 1988
Why did you join the honor guard?

Name: Lieutenant Ana Novell
Assignment: Floating Battalion 5, C Shift
Employee since: 1995
Member since: 2007
Why did you join the honor guard? I wanted a female to also represent Palm Beach County Fire Rescue with the respect, tradition, honor and integrity of what the Honor Guard/Fire Service tradition deserves.

Name: Lieutenant Matt Willhite
Employee since: 1996
Why did you join the honor guard?

Name: Driver/Operator Eustacio Sanchez
Employee since:
Member since: 2009
Why did you join the honor guard?

Name: Driver Operator Ed Moss
Employee since:
Member since: 2007
Why did you join the honor guard? I joined the Honor Guard because I felt compelled to carry on the traditions of honoring our fallen as well as to represent our department and our image on a higher level.

Name: Firefighter Karl Hornburg
Employee since: 1989
Why did you join the honor guard? After being on a United States Coast Guard Honor Guard competition team, it seemed like a natural transition to become a member of PBCFR's Honor Guard. Just like the name, it is an honor to represent PBCFR and to guard the traditions and values we all hold true. The ability to stand in place for all my fellow brethren in a myriad of events has been a blessing and one I look forward to continuing throughout my career.