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ABOUT THE MISSION: The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited to escort a group of wounded warriors and their spouses from Tamarack to Leisure Lanes for an afternoon of bowling. This is the eighth year that the Gathering of Mountain Eagles has welcomed our participation during their week in West Virginia. After their arrival, we will join the wounded warriors for lunch, at our expense, prior to the escort to Leisure Lanes. Please remember to bring your GOME coin if…

ABOUT THE MISSION: The Patriot Guard Riders have been requested to stand a flag line on June 30, 2018 for a Wreath Laying Ceremony in Rowlesburg, WV. The ceremony is for Military Commemoration Day. PRIMARY STAGING DETAILS: 06-30-18 Staging Time: 12:30 VN Memorial Wall Park Entrance first pavilion (fireman’s pavilion) Rowlesburg, West Virginia 26425 Ride Captain: Shawna Sines RCIC shawnasines05@hotmail.com Special Instructions: Staging park entrance at 12:30 Briefing 12:45 Flag line in place prior to the start of ceremony at…

ABOUT THE MISSION: The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited to stand in silent honor for the 7th Anniversary Gene Vance, Jr. Day Freedom Tribute PRIMARY STAGING DETAILS: 19 May 2018 Primary Staging Time: 10:30 A.M. Monongalia County Courthouse Plaza 243 High Street (Historic City Square) Morgantown, West Virginia – 26505 Ride Captain: Doug Geary 304-291-0088 (H) 304-816-9174 (C) Special Instructions: There is very limited parking in the area. Paid parking is available at various meter locations and in paid…

ABOUT THE MISSION: The PGR has again been invited to participate in the Bataan Death March Day of Remembrance Ceremony to be held at the Brooke County Library, in Wellsburg, WV. This ceremony will honor the fallen, and the survivors form this historic event. Survivors, descendants, and dignitaries will be on hand to speak, and also many youth military organizations. A memorial wreath will be placed in the Ohio River to honor the fallen heroes. Exhibits throughout the day will…

ABOUT THE MISSION: The Patriot Guard Riders have been asked to participate in the official flag dedication/ raising ceremony at Valley Harley Davidson, at the Highlands on April 21, 2018. We have been asked to raise the American flag, during the National anthem, and also provide a flag line during the ceremony. We have also been asked to do the opening invocation, and pay respects to our veterans. Valley Harley has been very supportive of our military, LEO’s, and first…

The Patriot Guard Riders will retire the wreaths laid on the graves at the Grafton National Cemetery in downtown Grafton. In an honorable manner, the wreaths will be removed, loaded into pickups and transported to the Veterans Cemetery in Pruntytown. PRIMARY STAGING DETAILS: 20 Jan 2018 Primary Staging Time: 10:45 A.M. Grafton National Cemetery Grafton, West Virginia – Ride Captain: Buddy Myers 304-276-3753 myersbuddy@hotmail.com Special Instructions: Dress appropriately, as this mission will be outside. Wear proper clothing to include skin…

The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited to present the colors and retire the colors at the Martin Luther King Ceremony and attend the ceremony if desired at the Clarksburg Veteran Hospital. PRIMARY STAGING DETAILS: 17 Jan 2018 Primary Staging Time: 12:45 P.M. Chapel Area of the Veterans Hospital Clarksburg, West Virginia Ride Captain: Boonie Jarvis 304-816-3661 dolittle202@gmail.com Special Instructions: Transportation or weather is not an issue as the mission is only inside the Veterans Hospital. Flags are not needed…

*_ABOUT THE MISSION:_* The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited to stand in silent Honor and Respect for the Wreaths Across America Event. Time of the Event will be SHARPLY AT NOON. *_PRIMARY STAGING DETAILS:_ 16 Dec 2017* *Primary Staging Time:* 1130 A.M .Location of the Event will be National Cemetery, 431 Walnut Street, Grafton, WV 26354. Staging will be at the event site (see above address). Staging time is 11:30 a.m. Briefing at 11:40 and Flag Line in Place…