Joe Cumblidge – Page 48 – WV Patriot Guard

CONFIRMED – Jackie L. “Jack” Mace, US Army Korean Era Veteran – Charleston, WV – 08 Oct 14

The family of Jack Mace has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to stand in honor of their loved one on Wednesday, October 8th, prior to his memorial service at Maranatha Baptist Church. After many months of declining health, Jack entered the gates of heaven this morning, and suffers no more. He and his wife are good friends and neighbors of mine, and when I asked her if she would like the Patriot Guard to honor Jack, her response was “absolutely”.…

CONFIRMED – Charles “Chuck” Rutherford, USN Veteran – Lubeck, WV – 22 Sep 14

The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited to stand in silent Honor and Respect for Charles “Chuck” Rutherford, U.S. Navy Veteran, who went to be with the Lord on Thursday, 18 September. Services will be held on Monday, 22 Sep, beginning at 1300 at the Christ Mission Baptist Church in Lubeck, WV. WV District 3 RC Carl Spade (ace_gunsmith@hotmail.com) is the designated RCIC of this most Honorable mission. Staging will be at the BP station located at the corner of…

HOTH – Eyes of Freedom Escort – Barboursville to Huntington, WV – 19 Sep 14

On September 20 & 21, 2014 Beard Mortuary, 3001 3rd Avenue, Huntington, WV, will be hosting a Celebration of Service; Honoring Our Veterans event featuring “The Eyes of Freedom” traveling exhibit, to honor veterans and their families. The exhibit is dedicated to 23 members of the 3rd Battalion, 25th Marine Reserve Regiment who were killed while deployed to Iraq in 2005. The memorial consists of life-size paintings of 23 the fallen members of Lima 3/25, created by Westerville, OH artist…

CONFIRMED – Cpl Gary R. “Rusty” Bates, USMC Vietnam Veteran – Rainelle, WV – 20 Sep 14

The family of Cpl. Gary R. Bates, US Marine Corps/Vietnam Veteran has requested the Patriot Guard Riders to assist in final honors for their hero. Staging: Saturday @ 11:15 a.m. Go-Mart 206 Kanawha Avenue Rainelle, WV 25962 Briefing : 11:30 a.m. KSU : 11:45 a.m. Service : Smathers Funeral Home 1109 Main Street Rainelle, WV 25962 Flag line: 12:00 p.m. until commencement of service at 1:00 p.m. Forecast: Partly cloudy with a high of 74, and 10% chance of rain.…

Memorial – Bridge Dedication – SGT James L. Holcomb, USA Vietnam KIA – Russellville, WV – 12 Sep 14

The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited to stand a flag line for a Bridge Dedication on September 12, 2014 in Russellville, WV for SGT James L. Holcomb, US Army Vietnam KIA. Will be the new bridge on Rt 41 in Russellville. https://tinyurl.com/pdm8vmh. Staging will be at the bridge 1230 Briefing at 1245 with flag line in place by 1250 for start of services at 1300. RCIC is JD Fagan (jdougf@yahoo.com) Bring 3×5 flags Delores Minear WV HOTH Director

HOTH – Walk4Vets – Parkersburg, WV – 13 Sep 14

The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited to stand a flag line for the Walk for Vets, 13 Sept 2014. This will all take place at City Park in Parkersburg, WV The walk will be Sept. 13, 2014 Staging 8:00 a.m. Parking lot by ball field RCIC Carl Spade (ace_gunsmith@hotmail.com) Briefing 8:30 a.m. Flag line in place NLT 8:45 a.m. Please bring 3X5 flag Delores Minear WV HOTH Director

CONFIRMED – SSG Paul William Barrett, US Army Korean War Veteran – Moundsville, WV – 07/08 Sep 14

US Army Korean War Veteran, 07 Sept 20014 – 08 Sept 2014 Grisell Funeral Home Moundsville WV The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited to stand in silent Honor and Respect for SSG Paul William Barrett, US Army, Korea Veteran who went to be with the Lord on 04 Sept 14. SSG Paul W. Barrett is the Uncle of RC Michael Whitlatch. The family has requested that the Patriot Guard be present at visitation on Sunday 07 Sept 2014 from…

SHORT NOTICE – Bruce Lynn Bennett, USA Vietnam Veteran – Nutter Fort, 04 Sep 14

The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited to stand in silent Honor and Respect for Bruce Lynn Bennett, US Army, Vietnam Veteran who went to be with the Lord on 31 Aug 14. Bruce served two tours in Vietnam as a member of the 198th Light Infantry Brigade. Services will be held at the Amos-Carvelli Funeral Home, 201 Edison St., Nutter Fort, WV (https://tinyurl.com/opqkxd6) beginning at 1100 on Thursday, 04 Sep 2014. WV RC Buddy Myers (myersbuddy@hotmail.com) is the RCIC,…