The McHenry County Detachment of the Marine Corps League stands ready to serve those who have served our nation. Our duty does not end when the uniform comes off—it continues in the way we honor our fallen and support their families.

When a Marine reports for their final roll call, our members are there to ensure their service is remembered with dignity and respect. The Detachment provides:

• Rifle Detail: A ceremonial salute honoring the courage and sacrifice of the Marine who has passed.
• Flag Folding Ceremony: A time-honored ritual in which the American flag is folded and presented to the Marine’s loved one, symbolizing a grateful nation’s final tribute.
• Taps: The haunting, reverent notes that mark a life of service and the eternal peace earned through sacrifice.

  These ceremonies are more than tradition—they are a sacred promise. We are Marines taking care of Marines, offering comfort to families, and preserving the legacy of honor that defines our Corps.

  Families seeking these honors should first contact their local trained funeral director, who will coordinate with the United States Marine Corps Casualty Assistance Office to request the official Military Funeral Honors Detail. This includes the flag folding and presentation, as well as the playing of Taps.

  The United States Marine Corps provides honorable and dignified funeral honors to recognize the faithful service of our Nation’s Marines. In addition to these official military honors, the McHenry County Detachment of the Marine Corps League stands ready to provide supplemental ceremonial tributes when requested by families or funeral directors.

  Our Honor Guard Rifle Detail is available to serve your Marine with the rifle volley Marines deserve.

  By supporting the Marine Corps League, you help ensure that the legacy, honor, and memory of every Marine continues to live on within a grateful community.

  Semper Fidelis