Honor Missions

The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited to stand in silent Honor and Respect for Leonard Neale McCauley, 85, US Marine Corps Veteran of the Korean War for his final services on Wednesday, 18 Nov 15.  Leonard went to be with the Lord on 13 Nov 15. Services will be held beginning at 1500 at Mountain State Memorial Gardens Mausoleum Chapel, N. Parsons Rd., Elkins, WV (https://tinyurl.com/ncdebd3). West Virginia District Captain Randy Rice (440236.rr@gmail.com) is the designated Ride Captain in…

The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited to provide escort then stand in silent Honor and Respect for SGT Sam “Petey” Grossa, U.S. Army, Korean War Veteran as he is laid to eternal rest in the West Virginia National Cemetery, Pruntytown, WV on Friday, 20 Nov 15. Petey served two tours of duty in Korea for a total of 6 years, being awarded the Korean Service Medal w/3 Bronze Stars and the CIB. This mission will consist of escorting Petey…

The sons of George N. Murray, United States Marine Corps, Vietnam Veteran, have invited the Patriot Guard Riders to assist with the escort of their father, and to stand in honor of him as he is laid to rest this Thursday, November 12th. This will be a lengthy escort; it begins in Beckley, WV and terminates at the Donel C. Kinnard Memorial State Veterans’s Cemetery in Institute, WV… a distance of approximately 72 miles (but it could be more, depending…

https://www.patriotguard.org/showthread.php?409446-CONFD-SSgt-Ryan-D-Hammond-26-USAF%28AD%29-Moundsville-WV-14-OCT-15-ANC-03-NOV-15 SSgt Ryan D. Hammond, 26, USAF (AD) of Moundsville, WV died 2 Oct 15, in the crash of a C-130J Super Hercules aircraft at Jalalabad Airfield, Afghanistan. The cause of the accident remains under investigation. SSgt Hammond proudly served his nation as a Loadmaster assigned to the 39th Airlift Squadron, Dyess AFB, Texas. SSgt Hammond was one of six airmen killed in the crash all of whom were supporting Operation Freedom’s Sentinel. SSgt Ryan D. Hammond is to be…

The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited to stand in silent Honor and Respect for David Valuska, 91, US Army Veteran for his final services on Monday, 02 Nov 15.  David went to be in the Lord’s Army on 28 Oct 15. Services will be held at the Chambers Funeral Home, 1030 Main St., Wellsburg, WV (https://tinyurl.com/px9zmo7) beginning at 1300. WV Ride Captain Cheryl Skinner (proudusa@outlook.com) is the designated RCIC of this most honorable mission. Staging will be at the…

** COL James B. Hill (Ret), USA/WVNG, Parkersburg, WV, 27 Oct 15 ** The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited to stand in honor of Colonel James B. Hill (Retired), who passed away Oct 23rd surrounded by his friends and family. COL Hill was a proud member of the WV Army National Guard and served our country for 30 years. This mission will consist of an escort from the Leavitt Funeral Home in Parkersburg, to the National Guard Armory located…

SGT Cecil “Chum” Eugene Hauck, 67 United States Army Vietnam/Police Officer Visitation: Chambers Funeral Home 1030 Main Street, Wellsburg, WV  (https://tinyurl.com/obluuek) Staging: 27 Oct 15 @ 08:00 am @ Funeral Home There is no escort Flag line only WV District # 6 Ride Captain Cheryl Skinner is assigned to this mission of Honor and Respect. We stand Flag line while family and friends arrive and until the start of service. We will stand Flag again as family and friend leave…

The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited to stand in silent Honor and Respect for Aaron Clark Shaffer, 30, USMC GWOT Veteran for his services and internment on Monday, 19 Oct 15. Aaron went to be with the Lord on 15 Oct 15 from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. Aaron was an Eagle Scout, a seven year combat Marine Corps Veteran. He was a fearless defender of our freedom and selflessly served his country during two combat deployments. Services…