Help on the Homefront Missions

The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited to attend, and participate in, the Wreaths Across America on Saturday, December 12th;  at the Donel C. Kinard  Memorial State Veteran’s Cemetery in Institute, WV, .We will be honoring the fallen veterans by standing a flag line for the opening ceremony and then staying for a short period to participate in the laying of wreaths at their graves.   Please remember to bring your 3×5 flags (and maybe an extra for any guests…

The WV Patriot Guard has been invited to participate in this year’s Wreaths Across America ceremonies on Saturday, December 12, 2014.  The ceremony will take place at the West Virginia National Cemetery in Pruntytown, West Virginia. Staging:  11:00 a.m., at the Welcome Center  – West Virginia National Cemetery in Pruntytown, West Virginia. Briefing:  11:10 a.m. Escort to the ceremony location at the West Virginia National Cemetery – PRUNTYTOWN:  11:30 a.m. Flag Lines established:  11:45 a.m. We will continue our flags lines throughout the ceremony and continue for approximately 15 minutes after the laying of the…

The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited to stand in silent Honor and Respect for the PEARL HARBOR MEMORIAL DAY EVENT. The event will be held on December 7th, 2015 Time of Event will be 11:00 a.m. Location of Event will be West Virginia University, in front of Oglebay Hall. Staging: Will be at 10:30 a.m. at the event location. The local VFW’s will also be participating. Parking is extremely limited but available at the VFW548 Lodge Parking Lot, located at 494 Spruce Street.…

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…

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…

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…

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…

The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited to participate in the ceremony to honor all Gold Star families throughout West Virginia to be held at Camp Dawson in Kingwood, WV on Sunday, 27 Sep 15, beginning at 1030. West Virginia District Captain Randy Rice (440236.rr@gmail.com) is the designated Ride Captain in Charge of this most Honorable mission.   Staging will be in the parking lot of the Hillsview Florist, 408 Main St., Kingwood, WV (https://tinyurl.com/o2oqla6) at 0900.   Mission brief will be…