WV Patriot Guard

  CW3 Thomas R. Bailey, 67, US Army Retired, of Princeton, WV, died 20 SEP 13. CW3 Bailey served with distinction in the United States Army from 1964 to 1984 when he was badly injured and was medically retired. His DD 214 lists 4 years 6 months in classified combat deployments. He was the recipient of the Korea Defense Service Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, National Defense Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal w/bronze clasp and 3 loops and…

  The family of PGR Ride Captain Gary Gaskins have requested our presence at a celebration of life for this dedicated PGR member. Although not a Veteran, one couldn’t find anyone who was more dedicated to our Mission Statement and ensuring all received the Honor and Respect he or she deserved. He had no limits on his travel distance other than his work schedule. He was a fairly familiar face in the Flag Lines at Arlington National Cemetery while he…

     The Patriot Guard Riders have been requested to stand in silent Honor and Respect for another Veteran of “The Forgotten War”.  John Mark Campbell, US Army Veteran, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, 22 Sep 13.      Services will be held on Friday, 27 Sep, beginning at 1300 at the Cooke Funeral Home, 600 Old Fort St., Cedar Grove, WV (https://tinyurl.com/lbd4pxe).      WV RC Keith Mitchell (keithmitchell@suddenlink.net) is the RCIC of this most honorable…

  The family of Pfc Elsworth Heck has requested the Patriot Guard Riders stand in honor of their fallen hero. Pfc Heck, along with six other paratroopers, was captured and executed in Hemevez, France, on 6 June 1944, during the D-Day invasion. This mission will be a monument dedication to the seven fallen paratroopers.  Staging:  Saturday 28 September 2013 @ 1300 hrs               at the Go-Mart 4901 US Rt 60 E (I-64 exit 15)               Huntington WV  (304-736-7216 Go-Mart)  Briefing: …

     The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited to stand in silent Honor and Respect for Capt Bradley Alan Nicka, US Army. Capt Nicka went to be with the Lord on 14 Sep 13 in Arizona.       Services will be held on Saturday, 28 Sep, beginning at 1000 at St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church, 229 California Ave., Weirton, WV (https://tinyurl.com/mfdqfuv).     WV RC Tom Moody (temsr@yahoo.com) is the RCIC of this most honorable mission. He will provide…

  The family of Korean War POW Pfc Ronald C. Huffman who died in captivity has requested the Patriot Guard Riders to assist in final honors for their hero. Staging: Saturday, September 21 @ 12:30 p.m. Roselawn Funeral Home 450 Courthouse Road Princeton, WV 24740 (304) 425-8103 Briefing: 12:45 p.m. Flag line 1:00 p.m. Forecast: Cloudy with a high of 66, and 80% chance of rain.  Note: Service under cover in event of rain  RCIC: Pat Hanifin, Sr. patnpath@frontier.com (304)…