Help on the Homefront Missions – Page 11

Clay County High School Veteran’s Day Program, Clay WV, 09 Nov 16

Once again, the Principal at Clay County High School has requested the Patriot Guard Rider’s presence at their annual Veteran’s Day Program. This annual event is one we all look forward to, and if you’ve never had the opportunity to attend, I would encourage you to add this to your calendar. The program takes place at Clay County High School in Clay, WV on Wednesday, November 9th. We have been invited to arrive in time for lunch, and if…

HOTH – CPL John Belcastro Bridge Dedication – Lumberport, WV – 29 Oct 16

The Patriot Guard has been asked to participate in a bridge dedication in Lumberport/Haywood, WV on Saturday, 29 Oct 16. The bridge is located on Route 20 and the dedication will take place on the Haywood side (tent already set up). Dedication is for US Army CPL John Belcastro, 94, WWII Veteran, who WILL be in attendance for the unveiling. Dedication ceremony to begin @ 1100. Staging: 10:00 a.m. at McDonald’s, 1139 S. Pike St., Shinnston, WV. KSU: 10:15 a.m.…

HOTH – Beirut Bombing Memorial – Hinton, WV – 22 Oct 15

The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited to Princeton for the dedication of the 1983 Beirut Bombing Memorial. Staging: Saturday, October 22, 2016 at 12:15 p.m. Intersection of Route 3 and 20 Three Rivers Store (closed) Hinton, WV Briefing: 12:30 p.m. KSU: 12:45 p.m. Forecast: Partly sunny with highs in the 60’s Ride Captain: Chuck Smith greenbriersurveying@yahoo.com (304) 667-2729 Elisa Camera is the author of the book “American Brother” written in his honor after her brother, USMC Sergeant Mecot Camera lost his life in the…

HOTH – Honor Flight Welcome Home – Huntington, WV – 08 Oct 16

The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited to participate in one of our most happiest missions, the return of our Veterans on the Huntington Honor Flight to Tri-State Airport, 1449 Airport Rd., Huntington, WV (https://tinyurl.com/hh3wnxv) on Saturday, 08 Oct 16. Our mission will consist of a flag line upon their return as well as assisting them as they deplane, as necessary. Jim (shaffer13e20@frontier.com) and Jeanne Shaffer (jas875@frontier.com) are the Co-Ride Captains in Charge of this most happy and honorable mission.…

HOTH – Gold Star Family Recognition Day – Kingwood, WV – 25 Sep 16

The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited to participate in the Gold Star Family Recognition Day being held at Camp Dawson, Kingwood, WV on Sunday, 25 Sep 16. West Virginia District Captain, Randy Rice (440236.rr@gmail.com) is the designated RCIC of this most honorable mission. Staging will be at the Main Street Florist, 408 E. Main St., Kingwood, WV (https://tinyurl.com/hwss6p3). Staging time: 0830-0845. Mission brief: 0900. KSU: 0930. Police escort will be provided to Camp Dawson. Flag line will be in…

HOTH – 9/11 Memorial Dedication – Huntington, WV – 11 Sep 16

The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited to participate in the dedication of the 9/11 Memorial in Huntington, WV on Sunday, 11 Sep 16 beginning at 1400. This memorial contains the steel from the basement of the WTC that was escorted from JFK to Huntington back in May. Kentucky ASC Tom Epperly (thomas.epperly@roadrunner.com) has graciously stepped up to be the designated RCIC of this most honorable and sacred mission. Staging will be at the Marathon Station, 3096 16th St., Huntington,…

HOTH – Welcome Home – VAMC Clarksburg, WV – 27 Aug 16

The Patriot Guard has been asked to stand a Flag Line for Louis A Johnson VA Medical Center “Welcome Home” – Clarksburg, W. Va. – Aug. 27, 2016. Staging:: Hardees, US 50 & Joyce St, Clarksburg, WV Time: 9:00 a.m. Briefing 9:10 KSU: 9:20 RCIC: Boonie Jarvis (dolittle202@gmail.com) Bring 3 X 5n flags for flag line Please monitor weather forecast. Dress and travel accordingly.

HOTH – Mid-Ohio Valley Prayer Rally – Parkersburg, WV – 10 Jul 16

The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited to stand a flag line for the Mid-Ohio Valley Prayer Rally being held for all Veterans and First Responders at Parkersburg City Park, 1920 Park Ave., Parkersburg, WV (https://tinyurl.com/hqacgbn) on Sunday, 10 Jul 16. Rally will be from 1330 to 1630. West Virginia Ride Captain Jerry Stanley (jstan97@gmail.com) is the designated Ride Captain in Charge of this most Honorable event. Staging will be at the entrance to City Park at 1230-1245. Mission brief…