Joe Cumblidge – Page 16 – WV Patriot Guard

DEDICATION – SPC David Hess – Parkersburg, WV – 23 Jun 18

The family of SPC David A. Hess is requesting our presence as the Division of Highways renames the bridge on WV State Route 14 over Slate Creek, bridge number 54-14-0.64 (54A193), locally known as the Slate Bridge in Wood County, the “U.S. Army SPC David A. Hess Memorial Bridge”. SPC Hess, 25, died 25 October 2010 serving during Operation Enduring Freedom. Assigned to the 526th Brigade Support Batallion, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), Fort Campbell, KY,…

Dedication – LCpl George Henry, USMC VN KIA – Weston, WV – 30 Jun 18

ABOUT THE MISSION: The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited to stand in silent honor and respect for LCPL George W. Henry Jr., USMC Vietnam KIA for the dedication of the bridge that is known locally as Glady Fork W-Beam bridge (EB & WB). The bridge carries US 33 over Stonecoal Creek in Lewis County. The dedication is on Saturday, 30 June 2018. LCPL Henry served Honorably in B CO, 1ST BN, 5TH Marines, 1ST Mardiv, III MAF where on…

SHORT NOTICE – SPC Joshua D. Parkison, USAR WOT Veteran – Wheeling, WV – 10 Jun 18

ABOUT THE MISSION: The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited to participate in the final services for SPC Joshua Dereck Parkison, 28, US Army Active Reserves, for his final services on Sunday, 10 June 2018. Joshua was a Veteran of the Iraqi War where he was a specialist in the US Army. He came home on January 26, 2018 and went into the Active Reserves. Joshua received his Army Commendation Award for all the work he did with the Al-Asad…

Korean War Memorial Escort – Lancaster, OH to Letart, WV – 24 May 18

MEMORIAL MISSION Staging Location: BP Gas Station 603 N Memorial Drive Lancaster, Ohio 43130 Thursday: 24 May 2018@1530hrs-(3:30 pm) Staging Thursday: 24 May 2018@1430hrs-(2:30 pm) Kickstands-up 1530hrs-(3:30 pm) Map to Staging Location: https://goo.gl/maps/PZ9SRQRpaey Route Map: https://goo.gl/maps/iRpeZLmQykH2 Ohio Dist. # 5 Ride Captain Jim Alloway ijima1956@twc.com is assigned this leg of the mission 1st Stop and Transfer to WVPG Location: Ohio 33 Southeast Rest Area Pomeroy, Ohio 45769 Thursday Arrival: 24 May 2018@ 1630hrs-(4:30 pm) Time is an…

7th Annual Gene Vance Day – Morgantown, WV – 19 May 18

ABOUT THE MISSION: The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited to stand in silent honor for the 7th Anniversary Gene Vance, Jr. Day Freedom Tribute PRIMARY STAGING DETAILS: 19 May 2018 Primary Staging Time: 10:30 A.M. Monongalia County Courthouse Plaza 243 High Street (Historic City Square) Morgantown, West Virginia – 26505 Ride Captain: Doug Geary 304-291-0088 (H) 304-816-9174 (C) Special Instructions: There is very limited parking in the area. Paid parking is available at various meter locations and in paid…

Mario Perito, US Army Veteran – Weirton, WV – 09 May 18

The family of Mario Perito, US Army veteran, has asked the Patriot Guard Riders to participate in their hero’s final services The service will be on Wednesday, May 9, at 11:00 a.m. Staging will be at : Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home 3219 Main Street Weirton, WV 26062 Staging time: 9:30 a.m.at the funeral…

Bataan Death March Ceremony – Wellsburg, WV – 05 May 18

ABOUT THE MISSION: The PGR has again been invited to participate in the Bataan Death March Day of Remembrance Ceremony to be held at the Brooke County Library, in Wellsburg, WV. This ceremony will honor the fallen, and the survivors form this historic event. Survivors, descendants, and dignitaries will be on hand to speak, and also many youth military organizations. A memorial wreath will be placed in the Ohio River to honor the fallen heroes. Exhibits throughout the day will…

1SG Chester West, USA WWI MOH Recipient – Huntington, WV – 12 May 18

ABOUT THE MISSION: The Patriot Guard Riders have been requested to provide escort then stand in silent Honor and Respect for 1SG Chester Howard West, US Army, WWI MOH recipient as he is laid to rest in the Donel C. Kinnard Veteran’s Cemetery in Dunbar, WV on Saturday, 12 May 18. His citation reads: “The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to First Sergeant Chester Howard West, (ASN: 2263711) United States…