Joe Cumblidge – Page 35 – WV Patriot Guard

CONFIRMED – GMC Michael J. Melton, U.S. Navy (RET), GWOT Veteran – Barboursville, WV – 07 Dec 15

The family of Chief Petty Officer (Ret) Michael J. Melton has requested the Patriot Guard Riders stand in honor of their loved one during his final services on Monday, December 7th. “Mike” had been fighting health issues for a number of years and passed away peacefully 3 Dec., with his family at his side. He faithfully served our country for 24 years as a Gunner’s Mate in the US Navy, and we will be honored to stand for him. This…

HOTH – Wreaths Across America – Pruntytown, WV – 12 Dec 15

The WV Patriot Guard has been invited to participate in this year’s Wreaths Across America ceremonies on Saturday, December 12, 2014. The ceremony will take place at the West Virginia National Cemetery in Pruntytown, West Virginia. Staging: 11:00 a.m., at the Welcome Center – West Virginia National Cemetery in Pruntytown, West Virginia. Briefing: 11:10 a.m. Escort to the ceremony location at the West Virginia National Cemetery – PRUNTYTOWN: 11:30 a.m. Flag Lines established: 11:45 a.m. We will continue our flags lines throughout the ceremony and continue for approximately 15 minutes after the laying of the…

HOTH – Pearl Harbor Memorial Day – Morgantown, WV – 07 Dec 15

The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited to stand in silent Honor and Respect for the PEARL HARBOR MEMORIAL DAY EVENT. The event will be held on December 7th, 2015 Time of Event will be 11:00 a.m. Location of Event will be West Virginia University, in front of Oglebay Hall. Staging: Will be at 10:30 a.m. at the event location. The local VFW’s will also be participating. Parking is extremely limited but available at the VFW548 Lodge Parking Lot, located at 494 Spruce Street.…

CONFIRMED – CPT Abbott M. Smith, Jr., US AAF, WWII – Huntington, WV – 02 Dec 15

Seven years ago, we were invited to do a “surprise” escort for a member of America’s Greatest Generation on Veteran’s Day; those who participated that day were able to meet and talk with a truly humble hero…Captain Abbott Smith. He was a decorated bombardier who flew dozens of missions in B-17 aircraft as part of the 303rd Bomb Group. It was a special day, and one I remember well, and I am sad to say we received word that at…

CONFIRMED – CPL John Maluski, US Army, WWII Veteran – Wellsburg, WV/Steubenville, OH – 28 Nov 15

The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited to stand in silent honor and respect for CPL John Maluski, 91, U.S. Army, WWII Veteran for his final services and provide escort to his interment on Saturday, 28 Nov 15. Services will be held at the Chambers-James Funeral Home, 1030 Main St., Wellsburg, WV (https://tinyurl.com/qfpvlpa) beginning at 1100. West Virginia Ride Captain Ed Gill (egillsdare@yahoo.com) is the designated Ride Captain in Charge of this most honorable mission. Staging will be at the…

EXTREMELY SHORT NOTICE – Leonard N. McCauley, USMC Veteran – Elkins, WV – 18 Nov 15

The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited to stand in silent Honor and Respect for Leonard Neale McCauley, 85, US Marine Corps Veteran of the Korean War for his final services on Wednesday, 18 Nov 15. Leonard went to be with the Lord on 13 Nov 15. Services will be held beginning at 1500 at Mountain State Memorial Gardens Mausoleum Chapel, N. Parsons Rd., Elkins, WV (https://tinyurl.com/ncdebd3). West Virginia District Captain Randy Rice (440236.rr@gmail.com) is the designated Ride Captain in…

CONFIRMED – SGT Sam “Petey” Grasso, USA, Korea Veteran – Clarksburg/Pruntytown, WV – 20 Nov 15

The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited to provide escort then stand in silent Honor and Respect for SGT Sam “Petey” Grossa, U.S. Army, Korean War Veteran as he is laid to eternal rest in the West Virginia National Cemetery, Pruntytown, WV on Friday, 20 Nov 15. Petey served two tours of duty in Korea for a total of 6 years, being awarded the Korean Service Medal w/3 Bronze Stars and the CIB. This mission will consist of escorting Petey…

CONFIRMED – George N. Murray, USMC, Vietnam Veteran – Beckley to Institute, WV – 12 Nov 15

The sons of George N. Murray, United States Marine Corps, Vietnam Veteran, have invited the Patriot Guard Riders to assist with the escort of their father, and to stand in honor of him as he is laid to rest this Thursday, November 12th. This will be a lengthy escort; it begins in Beckley, WV and terminates at the Donel C. Kinnard Memorial State Veterans’s Cemetery in Institute, WV… a distance of approximately 72 miles (but it could be more, depending…