U.S. Marines with Headquarters Battalion, Marine Forces Reserve prepare to conduct a gun salute for U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Frank Schmaltz at the Garden of Memories Funeral Home and Cemetery, Metairie, Louisiana, Oct. 13, 2025. Funeral Honors stands committed to ensuring that every Marine who has served receives the proper respects, serving as a final tribute to their life and a lasting demonstration of the nation's appreciation for their unwavering defense of our country, whether in times of conflict or peace. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Van Hoang)