Honor Missions

  MSGT Henry Dawson (Ret), 84, died on Thursday at his home in Blacksburg, South Carolina.  Early on Sunday morning Mr. Dawson will leave Blacksburg on his last journey home to his native West Virginia.  Henry Dawson enlisted in the United States Army at the age of 17 during the final stages of World War II.  He did not see combat in World War II.  But he did in Korea and he did in Vietnam……..on all three of his combat…

  The family of Jerry Lee Hobbs has requested the Patriot Guard Riders escort their loved one to his final resting place on Tuesday, Sept 3. Jerry was a decorated United States Army Vietnam Veteran who survived two tours in that country during the war. He will be interred at the Donel C. Kinard Memorial State Veterans Cemetery in Institute, WV. Jerry is the brother-in-law of WV PGR member Danny Layton. This mission will consist of an escort from the…

  The Patriot Guard Riders have been requested to stand in silent Honor and Respect for Sgt John “Spyder” Parker, USAF Vietnam Era Veteran, for his final services on Wednesday, 28 Aug 13. Services will be held at Altmeyer Funeral Home, 118 Grant Ave., Moundsville, WV (https://tinyurl.com/krssy2u) beginning at 1100. Staging will be at the funeral home at 0930. Mission brief at 0945. Flag line will be in place prior to 1000 and maintained until start of services. There will…

The family of Ronald L. Whitmore has requested the Patriot Guard Riders to assist in final honors for their hero. Ron was a Vietnam veteran, active PGR member, and served 14 years in the National Guard.   Staging:    Sunday, August 18, 2013 at 10:30 a.m.                  High Lawn Funeral Home     (304) 469-3283                  1435 East Main Street                  Oak Hill, WV   25901                   Briefing:   10:45 a.m.  Flag line 11:00 a.m. until service at 1:00 p.m.     Forecast:  Overcast with a…

     The Patriot Guard Riders have been requested to stand in silent Honor and Respect for Sp4 Henry James Miller, II, US Army Operation Enduring Freedom Veteran during his funeral and interment services.  Sp4 Miller went to be with the Lord at Ft. Lewis, WA on 11 Aug 13.     Services will be held beginning at 1100 on 18 Aug 13 at the Bolyard Funeral Home, 79 Morgantown Ave., Newburg, WV (https://tinyurl.com/nyqkoqg).     Interment will follow on the family…

    The family of Dwight E. Rose has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to attend the final service for their loved one. Dwight served in the US Army for over 20 years, and was a true patriot. We have been asked to stand up a flag line at the church prior to the service, provide escort to the cemetery, and also do a flag line at the cemetery. Dwight will be interred at the Donel C. Kinard Memorial State…

    The family of Dana L. Nowlin has requested the Patriot Guard Riders stand in silent honor for their loved one. Dana was a Cold War-era veteran of the US Air Force and US Army. He was activated for service during the Berlin Crisis. Dana and his wife were avid motorcyclists who traveled to 49 states over a period of 55 years. He was a member of the Goldwing Road Riders Association, and a large contingent of GWRRA members…

  The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited to stand in silent Honor and Respect for Benjamin D. “Ben” Cole, U.S. Army 1st Cavalry Vietnam Veteran and PGR member. Ben went to be with the Lord at his residence on 26 July 13. Funeral services will be Friday, 2 August, at 1300 at Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home, 3005 Grand Central Avenue, Vienna, WV (https://tinyurl.com/kyltjug). Interment will follow at the Bethel Baptist Church cemetery, Lubeck, WV (https://tinyurl.com/ld9mak9). Escort will be provided. WV…