Completed Missions

Terry Richard Kessel, 64, Romney, passed on to his heavenly home on June 14, 2012.  Terry loved his country and served in the Navy Reserve Seabees for over 20 years. He was stationed in Okinawa, Japan, as support to Desert Storm in 1990.  Terry was employed at Federal Mogul, Winchester, Va., as a Production Leader. Obituary https://tinyurl.com/bsnjm8v Services will be held on June 19th, 2012. Staging:  9:45 at Covenant Baptist Church, Romney WV    https://tinyurl.com/78vloqp   Flag line in place by 10:00  …

The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited to stand in silent Honor and Respect for Sgt Kenner “Buddy” Huffman, US Army, WWII Veteran, of East Bank, WV. Services will be held on Thursday, 14 Jun. Staging will be at the Dollar General, 2211 3rd Ave., East Bank, WV 25067 (https://tinyurl.com/6tf8l3s). Staging time: 1130 KSU: 1145 WV RC Ken Helmbright (lonerider072001@yahoo.com) is the RCIC of this most honorable mission. Weather forecast for Thursday is for sunny skies with temperatures in the…

Staging for this most happiest of missions will be at the West Virginia Welcome Center at the Williamstown exit off I-77.  Staging time: 1730-1745.  Briefing: 1750. Additional information will be provided at mission brief.  KSU: 1800.  Flag line will be set up upon arrival at Mid-Ohio Valley Regional Airport and maintained until Adam arrives.  After his arrival, we will escort him to Elizabeth, WV.  His final destination is not yet known.  Escort will be led by elements of the West…

The Patriot Guard Riders have been requested to stand in silent honor for USAF Vietnam Veteran, Sgt. Richard “Bill” Harrison.   Funeral: Harmer Funeral Home in Shinnston, WV. Services will be held on Friday, May 25, at 11:00 AM, with an escort to the cemetery to follow, also in Shinnston.   RC for this mission has yet to be announced.  Dave Rowan will be co-captain for the mission.  Details are not yet complete, but what is known so far is as follows:  …

Jon Baier, Firefighter, Elm Grove, WV, 23 May 12         The Patriot Guard Riders have been asked by the family of Jon Baier, firefighter, Elm Grove, WV, to stand in silent respect and honor for Jon’s service to his community.  Jon was a 30 year + member of the Triadelphia Volunteer Fire Dept.  He touched many lives in the surrounding area.   Mission Date: 23 May 12 at 11:00 a.m. at:      Kepner’s Funeral home    166…

Welcome Home PVT Stephen Charles Boyer Clarksburg, WV   The family of PVT Boyer has requested the Patriot Guard services as PVT Boyer returns from a one year tour in Afghanistan. Listed below is the updated information.   MISSION DATE:  May 14, 2012, Monday, 9:28 a.m. (This is the arrival time of the flight)   STAGING AREA: McDonalds at 1021 West Main Street, Bridgeport, WV, 26330 (From the North, take I-79 South to Highway 50. Go east on Highway 50. Resturant…

 The Patriot Guard have been invited to attend the Sgt. Michael Todd May, First Responders Fair on Saturday, May 5th from 10-4 at the University Town Center Walmart, Granville,WV. (https://tinyurl.com/7xbnx7m)   This event is designed to allow the pubic a chance to see cruisers, fire trucks, ambulances and the Healthnet helicopter up close and to put a human face on our first responders.   It is also a time for the Patriot Guard to meet and greet the public and to explain our role in…

The Patriot Guard has been requested to attend the Opening Ceremonies for the… The Walk4Vets event which is being hosted by Jan Dils, Attorneys at Law   Will be held on April 28, 2012 at the City Park in Parkersburg, WV from 9:00AM through 1:00 pm . Staging Time: 8:00AM at City Park, Parkersburg WV. We will establish a flag line ½ Hour prior to the beginning of the Ceremonies 8:30AM and continue the flag Line for ½ hour past…