Joe Cumblidge – Page 26 – WV Patriot Guard

EXTREMELY SHORT NOTICE – William Janes, USMC Veteran – Ceredo, WV – 22 Dec 16

We have been asked by the family of William Dale Janes, 77, US Marine Corps, to stand in his honor. Mr. Janes served with courage and honor for our country and he selfless sacrifices showed the kind of life he lived. The following arrangements have been made… FLAG LINE ONLY DAY/DATE: Thursday, December 22, 2016 PLACE: Ceredo-Kenova Funeral Home, 1135 US 60, Ceredo, WV 25507 TIME: 2:00 pm STAGING AREA: McDonalds, 3618 Louisa Road, Catlettsburg, KY 41129 STAGING TIME: 12:30…

CAPT Larry Jankowski, US Army (RET) – ANC – 29 Dec 16

For one of our own from Martinsburg, WV: Captain Lawrence James Jankowski, 52, U.S. Army (Retired) died 20 August 2016 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Captain Jankowski, affectionately known also as “The General” was a critical care nurse with the United States Army from 1990 until his retirement in 2014. He did a tour during the Gulf War and another in Iraq. His last duty station was at Walter Reed Army Medical Center. He served this nation…

CONFIRMED – Stephen Wright – PGR/WV Commander SAL – Pine Grove, WV – 17 Dec 16

The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited to stand in silent Honor and Respect for one of our own, Stephen Wright, West Virginia Commander of the Sons of the American Legion, who went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, 13 Dec 16. Services will be on Saturday, 17 Dec 16, at the Palmer Funeral Home, Morgan St., Pine Grove, WV (https://tinyurl.com/gn57ye5) beginning at 1100. West Virginia Ride Captain Ed Gill (egillsdare@yahoo.com) is the designated Ride Captain in Charge of…

CONFIRMED – Richard Woofter, PGR Member – Weston, WV – 26 Nov 16

The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited to stand in silent Honor and Respect for one of our own, Richard Woofter, who went to be with the Lord on 20 Nov 16 after a courageous battle with cancer. *Primary Staging Details: 26 Nov, 2016* *Primary Staging Time:* 1000 A.M. St Paul West Hall Church 206 East 2nd St. Weston, West Virginia *_Ride Captain:_* Roger Rush (ezdoneit.rr@gmail.com) *_Special Instructions:_* Mission brief at 1015. Flag line will be in place NLT 1030.

HOTH – Gold Star Families Memorial Dedication – Vienna, WV – 13 Nov 16

The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited to participate in the Gold Star Families Memorial Dedication in Vienna, WV on Sunday, 13 Nov 16. Dedication service begins at 1400 and will last approximately one (1) hour. West Virginia Ride Captain Carl Spade (ace_gunsmith@hotmail.com) is the designated RCIC for this most Honorable mission. Staging will be at S&P Harley Davidson, 80 Thunder Road, Williamstown, WV (https://tinyurl.com/jlne9v6). Staging time: 1230. Mission brief: 1245. KSU: 1300-1315. Upon arriving at the site, our flag…

Unofficial GSM Memorial – Barboursville, WV, 30 Oct 16

Please invite the WV Patriot Guard Riders to the dedication of the Cabell County Gold Star Memorial on Sunday, October 30th at 1400 hours. You don’t need to RSVP with Jerry Beckett; just send me an idea of how many may be interested as they are planning a picnic following the dedication. Thanks, and hope to see you there. B.J. Wamsley All, we have been invited to attend this event on Sunday, Oct 30th. You can read the details below;…

HOTH – CPL John Belcastro Bridge Dedication – Lumberport, WV – 29 Oct 16

The Patriot Guard has been asked to participate in a bridge dedication in Lumberport/Haywood, WV on Saturday, 29 Oct 16. The bridge is located on Route 20 and the dedication will take place on the Haywood side (tent already set up). Dedication is for US Army CPL John Belcastro, 94, WWII Veteran, who WILL be in attendance for the unveiling. Dedication ceremony to begin @ 1100. Staging: 10:00 a.m. at McDonald’s, 1139 S. Pike St., Shinnston, WV. KSU: 10:15 a.m.…

SHORT NOTICE – Thomas Seth Bair, Sr., USAF Vietnam Era – Shady Spring, WV – 19 Oct 16

The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited to stand in silent Honor and Respect for Thomas Seth Bair, Sr., US Air Force, Vietnam Era Veteran for his final services on Wednesday, 19 Oct 16. Services will be held at the Rose and Quesenberry Funeral Home, 729 Flat Top Rd., Shady Spring, WV (https://tinyurl.com/zxfbcnc) beginning at 1100. WV District Captain Pat Hanifin, Sr. (patnpath@frontier.com) is the designated Ride Captain in Charge of this most Honorable mission. Staging will be at the…