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Memorials

Korean War Memorial Escort – Lancaster, OH to Letart, WV – 24 May 18

MEMORIAL MISSION Staging Location: BP Gas Station 603 N Memorial Drive  Lancaster, Ohio 43130 Thursday:  24 May 2018@1530hrs-(3:30 pm) Staging Thursday:  24 May 2018@1430hrs-(2:30 pm) Kickstands-up 1530hrs-(3:30 pm)   Map to Staging Location:   https://goo.gl/maps/PZ9SRQRpaey Route Map:  https://goo.gl/maps/iRpeZLmQykH2   Ohio Dist. # 5 Ride Captain Jim Alloway ijima1956@twc.com  is assigned this leg of the mission   1st Stop and Transfer to WVPG Location: Ohio 33 Southeast Rest Area Pomeroy, Ohio 45769 Thursday Arrival:  24 May 2018@ 1630hrs-(4:30 pm) Time is an…

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American Heroes – Morgantown, West Virginia – 18 May 2017

This is the 2017 Official Observance of Morgantown’s 6th Gene Vance, Jr. Day and a Tribute to Heroes Wreath Laying Ceremony. To Honor the legacy of American soldiers who returned home from war in the United States and remember the fallen and supports the wounded. This will include reading of the Gene Vance, Jr. Day Proclamation. The Patriot Guard has been requested to stand a flag line in honor of Gene Vance and all other Heroes. Event will be held…

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Bataan Death March Survivors Ceremony – Wellsburg, WV – 05 May 17

***IMPORTANT INFORMATION** 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. This ceremony will honor the fallen, and the survivors form this historic event. Survivors, descendants, and dignitaries will be on hand to speak. A memorial wreath will be placed in the Ohio River to honor the fallen heroes. Exhibits throughout the day will include a full bivouac set up, as well as artifacts…

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Billy Joe Vickers Bridge Dedication – Milton, WV – 06 May 17

**********AT THE FAMILY’S REQUEST THIS MISSION IS NOW A STAND DOWN!!!**********   The family of PFC Billy Joe Vickers, USMC, Vietnam (KIA), has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to participate in the dedication of a bridge in his honor, May 6, 2017 near Milton, WV. Billy Joe was a school mate of WVPGR member Larry Ronk, and Billy Joe’s name is on The Wall (panel 48E, line 55); he lost his life while serving with A CO, 1st BN, 7th…

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Wreaths Across America, National Cemetery, Grafton, WV, 17 Dec 16

  The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited to stand in silent Honor and Respect for the Wreaths Across America Event.   The event will be held on December 17th, 2016.   Time of the Event will be SHARPLY AT NOON.   Location of the Event will be National Cemetery, 431 Walnut Street, Grafton, WV 26354.   Staging will be at the National Cemetery. Staging time is 11:30 a.m.   Briefing at 11:40 and Flag Line in Place NLT 11:45…

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Clay County High School Veteran’s Day Program, Clay WV, 09 Nov 16

Once again, the Principal at Clay County High School has requested the Patriot Guard Rider’s presence at their annual Veteran’s Day Program. This annual event is one we all look forward to, and if you’ve never had the opportunity to attend, I would encourage you to add this to your calendar. The program takes place at Clay County High School in Clay, WV on Wednesday, November 9th.      We have been invited to arrive in time for lunch, and if…

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HOTH – SP4 Everette R. Johnson Memorial Bridge Dedication – Forest Hills, WV – 03 Sep 16

The family and friends of SP4 Everette R. Johnson has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to participate in a memorial bridge dedication to honor his life and sacrifice on Saturday, September 3rd at 11:00 a.m. SP4 Everette R. Johnson was killed in action in Vietnam in February 1968. The bridge is located on State Route 122 approximately 2 miles east of Greenville, and 2.75 miles west of the junction of Route 122 and US 219. A reception will be held…

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MEMORIAL – Ron Sury, USAF Vietnam Veteran/PGR Member – Parkersburg, WV – 27 Aug 16

The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited to stand in silent Honor and Respect for one of our own, Ron Sury, US Air Force, Vietnam Veteran, on Saturday, 27 Aug 16.  Although he went to be with the Lord in February, it was not until now that his memorial service could be arranged. Service will be held at VFW Post #1212, 1630 Garfield Ave., Parkersburg, WV (https://tinyurl.com/jn5g3av) beginning at 1100. West Virginia RC Carl Spade (ace_gunsmith@hotmail.com) is the designated RCIC…

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