Joe Cumblidge – Page 27 – WV Patriot Guard

CONFIRMED – Ronald Blake Lee, US Army Vietnam Veteran – Morgantown, WV/Bridgeville, PA – 18/19 Oct 16

The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited to stand in silent Honor and Respect for Ronald Blake Lee who went to be with the Lord. It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of an American Hero. Ronald Blake Lee died on October 13th, 2016. Ronald was a U.S. Army Veteran and served two tours in Vietnam. The Hastings Funeral Home in Morgantown, WV, are handling funeral arrangements, with interment on 19 October 2016 at the National Cemeteries…

Kevin Lee Welch, US Army Veteran – Charleston, WV – 15 Oct 15

The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited to stand in silent Honor and Respect for Kevin Lee Welch, 48, U.S. Army Veteran for his final services on Saturday, 15 Oct 16. Kevin went to be in the Lord’s Army on 10 Oct 16. Services will held at Cunningham, Parker & Johnson Funeral Home, 1325 W. Washington St., Charleston, WV (https://tinyurl.com/zr44wgm) beginning at 1100. WV Ride Captain Dave Shaffer (pdshaffer327@yahoo.com) is the designated Ride Captain in Charge of this most Honorable…

William Douglas Barnett,USMC/Vietnam Veteran, Davy, WV, 14-OCT-16

The family of William Douglas Barnett has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to assist in final honors for their hero. Staging: Friday, October 14, 2016 @ 10:30 a.m. First Church of God Church Street Davy, WV Briefing: 10:45 a.m. Flag line 11:00 a.m. until commencement of service at 12:00 p.m. Forecast: Partly cloudy with a high of 66 RCIC: Ken Helmbright lonerider070201@yahoo.com 304 356-6528 An escort of approximately 3 miles for graveside services will follow the funeral service. Please bring…

HOTH – Beirut Bombing Memorial – Hinton, WV – 22 Oct 15

The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited to Princeton for the dedication of the 1983 Beirut Bombing Memorial. Staging: Saturday, October 22, 2016 at 12:15 p.m. Intersection of Route 3 and 20 Three Rivers Store (closed) Hinton, WV Briefing: 12:30 p.m. KSU: 12:45 p.m. Forecast: Partly sunny with highs in the 60’s Ride Captain: Chuck Smith greenbriersurveying@yahoo.com (304) 667-2729 Elisa Camera is the author of the book “American Brother” written in his honor after her brother, USMC Sergeant Mecot Camera lost his life in the…

HOTH – Honor Flight Welcome Home – Huntington, WV – 08 Oct 16

The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited to participate in one of our most happiest missions, the return of our Veterans on the Huntington Honor Flight to Tri-State Airport, 1449 Airport Rd., Huntington, WV (https://tinyurl.com/hh3wnxv) on Saturday, 08 Oct 16. Our mission will consist of a flag line upon their return as well as assisting them as they deplane, as necessary. Jim (shaffer13e20@frontier.com) and Jeanne Shaffer (jas875@frontier.com) are the Co-Ride Captains in Charge of this most happy and honorable mission.…

HOTH – Gold Star Family Recognition Day – Kingwood, WV – 25 Sep 16

The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited to participate in the Gold Star Family Recognition Day being held at Camp Dawson, Kingwood, WV on Sunday, 25 Sep 16. West Virginia District Captain, Randy Rice (440236.rr@gmail.com) is the designated RCIC of this most honorable mission. Staging will be at the Main Street Florist, 408 E. Main St., Kingwood, WV (https://tinyurl.com/hwss6p3). Staging time: 0830-0845. Mission brief: 0900. KSU: 0930. Police escort will be provided to Camp Dawson. Flag line will be in…

Pvt Emmett Kines, USMC, WWII KIA – Pittsburgh, PA – Grafton/Pruntytown, WV, 16, 19 SEP 16

The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited to provide escort and stand in silent Honor and Respect for Pvt Emmett Leonard Kines, US Marine Corps, WWII KIA, as he is returned home on Friday, 16 Sep, and is laid to rest in the West Virginia National Cemetery in Pruntytown on Monday, 19 Sep 16. On November 4, 1942, the 23-year-old Kines made a trip to Clarksburg to enlist in the Marine Corps. Emmet trained at Parris Island, SC and New…

Leroy Lang, Glenville Volunteer Fireman – Glenville, WV – 11 SEP 16

The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited to stand in silent Honor and Respect for Leroy Lang, 35 year volunteer with the Glenville Fire Department, for his final call on Sunday, 11 Sep 16, at 1400. Services will be held at the Ellyson Mortuary, 2 Vanhorn Dr., Glenville, WV (https://tinyurl.com/jekwfv8). West Virginia District Captain Randy Rice (440236.rr@gmail.com) is the designated RCIC of this most Honorable mission. Staging will be at the funeral home at 1430. Ride briefing at 1500. Additional…