Honor Missions

The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited to stand in silent Honor and Respect for CPL Reuben J. Woolridge, US Army, Korean War Veteran for his final services and interment on Friday, 02 Jun 17. Reuben went to be with the Lord on Sunday, 28 May 17. Services will be held at the Wallace and Wallace Funeral Home, 106 Holly St., Ansted, WV beginning at 1400. Visitation vigil will be from 1200 until the start of services. PRIMARY STAGING DETAILS:…

The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited to stand in silent Honor and Respect for T/5 Richard O. Regester, U.S. Army, WWII Veteran, for his final services and interment on Thursday, 25 May 15. Richard went to be in the Lord’s Army at 1100 this morning. PRIMARY STAGING DETAILS: 25 May 2017 Primary Staging Time: 0930 A.M. Amos-Carveli Funeral Home 201 Edison St. Clarksburg, WV Clarksburg, West Virginia – 26301 https://tinyurl.com/kx2calu Ride Captain: WV RC Buddy Myers (myersbuddy@hotmail.com) is the…

The Patriot Guard Riders have been asked to escort Mr. Kozusnik, and his family, on his last ride to his final resting place. We will also stand a flag line for the graveside services. S2C Kozusnik was very proud of his service during WWII. As we will be traveling about 5 miles to the Stone Church cemetery, all riders are encouraged to make sure any bike flags are secure and roadworthy. Further details will be given at the ride briefing.…

The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited to stand in silent Honor and Respect for Cpl Cory M. Starliper, USMC/USMCR/Volunteer Firefighter, during his final services and interment on Tuesday, 16 May 17. Cory went to be with the Lord on 10 May 17. He served honorably with the U.S. Marines in the Global War on Terror, being honorably discharged in August 2016 but remaining a part of the inactive Reserves. He was also an active member of the Middleway, WV…

The family of Robert Ramsey has requested the Patriot Guard Riders assist with the escort, and funeral services of their loved one. Mr. Ramsey served honorably as a member of the US Army, and spent 18 months in Korea during the war. We will be honored to fulfill their request. This mission will consist of an escort from Barboursville, WV to the Donel C. Kinnard Memorial State Veteran’s Cemetery in Institute, WV, on Friday April 14, 2017, and a flag…

ABOUT THE MISSION: When Lieutenant Peter William “Bill” Atkinson bid farewell to Martinsburg, West Virginia in 1941 to join a small group of American Volunteer Group (AVG) pilots called the “Flying Tigers” in Burma (now Myanmar), no one realized that it would be almost 76 years until he returned. Unfortunately, Lt. Atkinson would lose his life in Burma, and there begins the saga of returning him to his country and family in West Virginia. Lt. Atkinson was killed testing a…

ABOUT THE MISSION: The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited to stand in silent honor and respect for Gary Cooley, U.S. Army Veteran, who tragically lost his life in a motorcycle accident on 28 March. Gary was beloved by all who met him. An auto mechanic by trade, a skill he acquired while serving in the U.S. Army, it was also his passion in life. His love of motorcycles spanned his life, and his joy while riding was clearly evident.…

ABOUT THE MISSION: Ernest was born on March 27, 1951 and passed away on Wednesday, March 22, 2017. Ernest was a resident of Salem, West Virginia. Ernest was a graduate of Doddridge County High School. Ernest was also a U.S. Army Veteran and served in Vietnam. Ernest was married to Cindy, had two daughters and four grandchildren. Harbert Funeral Home at 287 West Main Street, Salem West Virginia, 26426 will handle the services and interment will be at the Centerpoint…