Honor Guard Unit

Created in 1994, the NHDOC Honor Guard Unit represents the department at ceremonial functions.

The New Hampshire Department of Corrections' Honor Guard Unit serves as a tribute to personnel who have made the ultimate sacrifice and on other occasions represents the solemn commitment made by all responders. The Honor Guard Unit also pays tribute to deceased active and retired personnel.​

The NHDOC Honor Guard Unit was established in 1994 to represent the department at ceremonial functions. Today, it has grown to an elite team consisting of sworn members, all having received extensive training in marching, team movement, casket movement, flag folding, and rifle drills. Members of the unit must maintain a high degree of professional demeanor, ​physical fitness, impeccable uniform standards, and embody the ideals of Dedication, One Team and Courage. The team regularly participates in parades, as well as local, state, and regional memorial services and other special events.

To request the Honor Guard Unit to attend your event, please email honorguard@doc.nh.gov. or complete the form below.

2023 Honor Guard Events

  • Corrections Academy Graduation
  • Flag Ceremony at NHCFW
  • New England Ceremony Commencement Ceremony
  • NH Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony
  • Laconia High School Memorial Ceremony
  • Penacook Memorial Day Parade
  • Corrections, Police, Fire & EMS Memorial Parade Boscawen
  • Gorham 4th of July Parade
  • New England College President’s Inauguration
  • Hero’s Cup Fire vs Police at Delta Dental Stadium
  • Berlin Parade of Lights

Would you like the NHDOC Honor Guard to attend your special event?

Meet the Honor Guard Unit Team:

Yair Balderrama, Unit Commander
Division of Professional Standards, Investigator
Northern NH Correctional Facility

Preston Schaub, Assistant Unit Commander
Division of Professional Standards, Investigator & K9 Handler
NH State Prison for Men

Ryan Conover
Division of Field Services, District Chief Probation Parole Officer
Keene District Office

Keith Griffin
Division of Rehabilitative Services, Supervisor of Recreation Workers
Northern NH Correctional Facility

Michael Keane
Division of Professional Standards, Investigator & K9 Handler
NH State Prison for Men

Stephen Isabelle
Division of Personnel & Information, Bureau of Training Lieutenant & Department Armorer
Headquarters

David Pelkey
Sergeant
Northern NH Correctional Facility

Dalton Reel
Sergeant
Northern NH Correctional Facility

Jeremiah Totten
Captain
NH State Prison for Men