Category for Completed Missions
Escort from airport to funeral home of CPO Nicholas H. “Nick” Null, USN.
Escort from airport to cemetery of CPO Nicholas H. \"Nick\" Null, USN.
SSgt Francis Campion – WVNG – ANC – 18 Aug
This is a Confirmed Mission! – Planning Underway. This ANC thread is for mission information only and will be a locked topic. Please post your condolences in the original mission thread at this link: https://www.patriotguard.org/ALLForums/tabid/61/forumid/29/postid/1603803/view/topic/Default.aspx SSgt Francis W. Campion III, 31, from Hollidaysburg, Pa, died July 10, 2011 in a parachute training accident near Fort Harrison, Montana. SSgt Campion was assigned to the 2nd Battallion, 19th Special Forces Group, West Virginia National Guard out of Kenova, WV. SSgt Francis W.…
Confirmed Mission – CPL James Murray, USA, Korea KIA/MIA – Shinnston – 20 Aug
The Patriot Guard Riders have been requested to stand in silent Honor and Respect for Cpl James Murray, U.S. Army, Korean War KIA/MIA, as he is returned home and laid to rest in his native Shinnston. Cpl Murray made the ultimate sacrifice in N. Korea in 1951 and his remains were recently identified. He will be laid to rest in the Masonic Cemetery, Shinnston, WV at 1300 on 20 Aug 11, with full military honors. …
Confirmed Mission – Henry Runyon, Jr., USA, WWII Veteran, Huntington,WV, TBD
America has lost another member of “The Greatest Generation”. Henry Runyon, Jr., of Huntington, WV, passed away on 13 August 2011, and his family has requested Patriot Guard participation at his funeral service. Henry was a colorful character, and often told stories from his adventures in the US Army during WWII; he will be greatly missed by friends and family. Final arrangements have not been determined at this time, but we do know the funeral service will take place…
Confirmed Mission – CPO Nick Null, USN – Parkersburg, WV – 19, 21 Aug
The Patriot Guard Riders have been requested by the family of Special Operations Chief Nicholas “Nick” Null, 31, to stand in silent Honor and Respect as he makes his final journey home and is laid to rest. Our participation shall consist of escorting Chief Null upon his return to West Virginia and at his funeral service and interment. Chief Null is expected to return to West Virginia on FRIDAY, 19 August. ETA is not yet known…
Confirmed Mission – Cadet Jacob Bowen, 18, USMA – Fairmont – 29 Jul
West Virginia is, once again, in mourning for the passing of Cadet Jacob Bower, 18, from Fairmont. Jacob was a member of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, class of 2015. He went to be with the Lord on Thursday, 21 July, while participating in a training exercise at the Academy. No further details are known at this time. Contact has been made with CWO Christie Smith, CAO for the family. She will present our offer to…
James Edward Blake, USA, Vietnam Veteran, Grafton/Prunytown, WV, 27 JUL 11
The Patriot Guard has been invited to stand in silent Honor and Respect for PFC James Edward Blake, US Army, Vietnam Veteran, on Wednesday, 27 July. James went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, 19 July. Funeral services will be held beginning at 1300 at the Bartlett Funeral Home, 202 McGraw Ave., Grafton, WV (https://tinyurl.com/3bxqcw5). Visitation services will be from 1000-1300, also on Wednesday. Following the services, interment will be in the West Virginia National Cemetery,…
