Joe Cumblidge – Page 36 – WV Patriot Guard

HOTH – Veteran’s Day Celebration – Parkersburg, WV – 11 Nov 15

The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited to stand a flag line during the annual Veteran’s Day celebration being held at City Park in Parkersburg, WV on 11 Nov 15. Our participation will also include leading their parade from Parkersburg High School to City Park. West Virginia RC Carl Spade (ace_gunsmith@hotmail.com) is the designated Ride Captain in Charge of this “happy mission”. Staging will be at Hardee’s Restaurant, 4327 Emerson Ave., Parkersburg, WV (https://tinyurl.com/o9lcfzm). Staging time: 0815. Briefing/KSU: 0830 for…

HOTH – WV Vietnam Wall Escort – New Martinsville, WV – 06, 07 Nov 15

The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited to provide an escort and pay tribute to the West Virginia Vietnam Mobile Wall as it is brought into New Martinsville, WV on November 6th 2015 and then to be a part of the opening and closing ceremonies on the 7th. The WV Vietnam Mobile Wall is in Memory of all men and women of West Virginia who paid the ultimate price for our Freedom. The Patriot Guard Riders have been asked to…

HOTH – Veteran’s Day 10k Walk/Run – Wheeling, WV – 07 Nov 15

The Patriot Guard Riders have been asked stand a Flag Line for the Opening Ceremony for the Veteran’s Day 10K Run/Walk in Wheeling, WV on Saturday, Nov. 7th 2015. Staging: 7:00 AM – Tractor Supply 6 Elm Grove Crossing Wheeling WV (https://goo.gl/maps/gqVfs) Ride Briefing: 7:10 AM KSU: 7:20 AM Bring 3×5 Flag We will have at short ride to the Bridge Street School where we will establish our flag line for the opening ceremony and the start of the Veterans…

CONFIRMED – SSgt Ryan Hammond, USAF GWOT / ANC – 03 Nov 15

https://www.patriotguard.org/showthread.php?409446-CONFD-SSgt-Ryan-D-Hammond-26-USAF%28AD%29-Moundsville-WV-14-OCT-15-ANC-03-NOV-15 SSgt Ryan D. Hammond, 26, USAF (AD) of Moundsville, WV died 2 Oct 15, in the crash of a C-130J Super Hercules aircraft at Jalalabad Airfield, Afghanistan. The cause of the accident remains under investigation. SSgt Hammond proudly served his nation as a Loadmaster assigned to the 39th Airlift Squadron, Dyess AFB, Texas. SSgt Hammond was one of six airmen killed in the crash all of whom were supporting Operation Freedom’s Sentinel. SSgt Ryan D. Hammond is to be…

CONFIRMED – David Valuska, US Army Veteran – Wellsburg, WV – 02 Nov 15

The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited to stand in silent Honor and Respect for David Valuska, 91, US Army Veteran for his final services on Monday, 02 Nov 15. David went to be in the Lord’s Army on 28 Oct 15. Services will be held at the Chambers Funeral Home, 1030 Main St., Wellsburg, WV (https://tinyurl.com/px9zmo7) beginning at 1300. WV Ride Captain Cheryl Skinner (proudusa@outlook.com) is the designated RCIC of this most honorable mission. Staging will be at the…

HOTH – Clay County HS Veteran’s Day Program – Clay, WV – 06 Nov 15

Once again the PGR has been invited to participate in the Veterans Day Program at Clay County High School, in Clay WV on Friday, Nov 6th. The Principal told me they are looking forward to us being there and that we are a big part of their program. If your schedule allows you to attend this program, you will not be disappointed. As in year’s past, the school has invited us to arrive in time for lunch, and they have…

SHORT NOTICE – CONFIRMED – Aaron C. Shaffer, USMC GWOT Veteran – Elkview, WV – 19 Oct 15

The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited to stand in silent Honor and Respect for Aaron Clark Shaffer, 30, USMC GWOT Veteran for his services and internment on Monday, 19 Oct 15. Aaron went to be with the Lord on 15 Oct 15 from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. Aaron was an Eagle Scout, a seven year combat Marine Corps Veteran. He was a fearless defender of our freedom and selflessly served his country during two combat deployments. Services…

MEMORIAL – SrA Luke Wamsley, USAF GWOT Veteran – Buckhannon, WV – 24 Oct 15

The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited to stand in silent Honor and Respect for SrA Luke Wamsley, 26, USAF GWOT Veteran, for his Memorial Service on 24 Oct 15 in Buckhannon, WV. Luke went to be with Lord on 23 Sep 15. Luke worked as a senior airman for the Green Mountain Boys, Vermont National Air Guard, from 2009 until the time of his death, where he served as a CE electrician. He was proud to wear his uniform…