Greater Cincinnati Police & Fire Emerald Society

PRACTICE

Opening ceremonies for the Viet Nam Traveling Wall and Military Tribute Events in Union Township in Clermont County, Ohio. This is a multi-day series of events honoring Military and First Responders and the sacrifices they have made for our country and our communities.

This is the annual Firefighter Memorial for the Greater Cincinnati area. The Greater Cincinnati Police & Fire Emerald Society will once again be participating in the ceremony in recognition of our Brothers and Sisters we have lost over the years who have served their communities in the Fire/EMS service and especially those we have lost […]

The Greater Cincinnati Police & Fire Emerald Society Pipe & Drums and the Honor Guard will be participating in a wreath presentation ceremony for the Military Tribute/Vietnam Moving Wall events

This is part of the multi-say events being held to honor Military and First Responders. This day is set aside to honor First Responders including Law Enforcement and Fire/EMS.

Military Parents Day. Military Parents are encouraged to attend. Please click on the link below for more information regarding the days events.

Today beginning at 12:00 members of the Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 649 will begin reading the names of more than 400 service members from our area that have made the ultimate sacrifice while in service to our country. At about 19:00 you are invited to join friends and family for a candlelight vigil as […]

This is the 250th Birthday for the United States Navy. October 13th, 1775 the Continental Congress passed a resolution to establish the Navy. While the Navy does not have an official moto it’s unofficial motos include “Non Sibi Sed Patriae” (Not Self, But Country) and “Semper Fortis” (Always Courageous).  

Monthly meeting of the organization

Monthly Pipe & Drum Corps Practice

This the fourth and final Honor Flight event for 2025.  The event will be in terminal C at the Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky International Airport. The Emerald Society Pipe & Drum Corps and the Honor Guard will be welcoming home our veterans from their trip to Washington, D.C.

The United States Marine Corps was founded as the Continental Marines on November 10th, 1775 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Marines will be celebrating their 250th Birthday in 2025 The Marine Corps Moto is “SEMPER FIDELIS” (Always Faithful)