Honor Missions

    The family of USAF Veteran, Henry L. Thaxton, has requested the Patriot Guard Riders stand in honor of Henry at his final service. He had battled Parkinson’s disease for several years, but now is enjoying the splendors of heaven. Henry was well-known in community, religious, and government circles in WV, and had many friends…there never was anyone like him before, and probably never will be again. He was a truly unique individual who never ceased to speak his…

We have been requested by the family of  Charles R. Smith ,  U.S.Army, Rank- PFC, Infantry, Rifleman, World War II. .   There will be no funeral home services, only the service at the WV National Cemetery in Pruntytown.   After speaking to the son, we will  meet him at Charles Pointe, which is off of the Jerry Dove Drive exit 124  of  I-79 at the Buffalo Wild Wings https://mapq.st/10SAzya  at 10:00 am….safety brief at 10:15  We will escort him to…

       The Patriot Guard Riders have been requested to stand in silent Honor and Respect for Brady W. “Bill” Kinkes, WWII U.S. Army Air Corps Veteran, who went to be with the Lord on Sunday, 19 May.  Bill is the Father of PGR member Vickie Hossman.     Visitation will be on Wednesday, 22 May, at Altmeyer Funeral Home, 214 Marshall St., McMechen, WV (https://tinyurl.com/ljyhfbc) from 1900-2100.     Services will be held on Thursday, 23 May 13, at the…

    The family of “Steve” McGlaughlin has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to attend the final service for their loved one. Steve is another Vietnam Veteran who fought, but lost, his battle with cancer; we will be honored to stand for him. This mission will consist of a flag line at the funeral home, an escort to the cemetery, and a flag line at the cemetery. This will be our first PGR funeral mission at the new Donel C. Kinnard Memorial…

         The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited to stand in silent Honor and Respect for MRSN William Allen Duvall, USN Veteran and PGR member, who went to be with the Lord on 15 May 13 at his home in Weirton, WV.     Visitation services will tomorrow (Saturday), 18 May, at Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home, 3229 Main St., Weirton, WV (https://tinyurl.com/b8gmlf2) from 1600-1900 with memorial service to follow.     Interment will be in the National Cemetery of the…

  PFC Gary Phillips US Army Vietnam Era Veteran 1966-1972 HHC 931st Engineer Group Third US Army Marksman Badge (M-14) National Defense Service Metal The Patriot Guard Riders have been asked to stand in silent honor for PFC Gary Phillips. Kevin Geisel of West Virginia has been assigned as the Ride Captain for this mission of honor. Services 11 MAY 13:McClure-Schafer-Lankford Funeral Home               314 Fourth Street               Marietta, OH 45750 https://goo.gl/maps/kLrIt Staging: 13:30 HRS (1;30PM) Start Time: 1400 HRS (2:00PM) End…

 The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited to stand in silent Honor and Respect for SSgt Wilfred Myers, US Army, World War II Veteran of the Philippines who went to be with the Lord on Sunday, 5 May 13.     Services will be at 1000 on Wednesday, 8 May 13, at St Matthew Lutheran Church, 1057 Boggs Run Road, Benwood, WV (https://tinyurl.com/cea4stu).  Interment to follow in Halcyon Hills Cemetery, Route 88, Wheeling, WV (https://tinyurl.com/cabtzmp).     Staging will be at the…

  The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited to stand in silent Honor and Respect for Joseph Frey, Sr., U.S. Army WWII Veteran of the South Pacific campaign who went to be with the Lord on this date. Joseph is the Father of PGR member Joe Frey.Services will be held beginning at 1100 at Altmeyer Funeral Home, 118 Grant Ave., Moundsville, WV (https://tinyurl.com/d6zpwzv) with interment to follow in Mt. Rose Cemetery, Moundsville, WV (https://tinyurl.com/dxtzgq9). Mike Whitlatch (bumpnrun6224@aol.com) and Susan Whitlatch (nascarangel628@aol.com)…