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, August 5, 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 Marines, 1st MARDIV, III MAF as a rifleman Private First Class on April 8, 1968 in Quang Nam Province, Vietnam.
PRIMARY STAGING DETAILS: 05 Aug 2017
Primary Staging Time: 1115 A.M.
Sheetz at the Milton Exit
1304 Johns Creek Rd.
Milton, West Virginia
Ride Captain:
Larry Ronk ronklarry21@yahoo.com
Special Instructions:
Staging 1115 hours KSU 1145 hours 20 minute ride to bridge Ride safe dress for the weather
Flags & Water:
Flags Will NOT Be Provided, Please Bring Your Own.
Large Bike Flags will NOT be needed.
Water WILL NOT be provided, please bring your own.
Submitted By: Delores Minear, HOTH Director
Milton, WV 25541