Welcome to the website for the West Virginia Patriot Guard Riding With Honor and Respect The Patriot Guard Riders is a diverse….
Wondering what the Patriot Guard Riders is all about? You will find that information on our About Us Page and on the national Patriot Guard Riders site at: https://www.patriotguard.org
You may submit a mission request by filling the form at the Mission Requests Page or by checking our Contact Us page.
The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited to be present to honor WWII and Korean Wars Heroes as they travel to Washington, DC on the Honor Flight. We will be present at their departure, approximately 0630 and for their return around 2200 on 11 May 2013. This will take place at Tri-State Airport, 1449 Airport Road, Huntington, WV. Details will be provided when mission is posted on our National site.
The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited to stand in silent Honor and Respect for Dorcel Keith Walker, A U.S. Army Vietnam Veteran, who went to be with the Lord. Services will be start at 2 p.m. at Hafer Funeral Home, 50 N. Pinch Rd, Elkview, WV. with burial to follow at the O’Dell Cemetery, Dutch Ridge, WV. Keith Mitchell keithmitchell@suddenlink.net will be the RCIC for this most honorable mission. Date: 29 April 2013…
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)…
The family of USAF Veteran Charles “Chuck” Hawes has invited us to attend the final services for their loved one, this Friday 19 April 2013 in Nitro, WV. This mission will includes flag lines for the visitation at the funeral home, and interment service at the cemetery. We will also be providing escort from the funeral home to the cemetery, as well. If your bike/cage is capable of safely flying flags, please come prepared to do so. Chuck’s dad…
The family of Harold Thomas Gray has invited the Patriot Guard to stand for their hero. Harold Thomas Gray, age 74 U.S. Army Vietnam Era Veteran. Friends will be received at the Wright Funeral Home 216 N. Walnut St. Philippi on Thursday April 11, from 6-8 pm and on Friday April 12, from 8 am- 1 pm the service hour. Interment will follow in the Barbour Memorial Cemetery with military honors being accorded. Staging Friday April 12, 1130 AM at Philippi Sheetz https://tinyurl.com/bubear8 just across…
Tim Miller, Patriot Guard member of Fairmont, West Virginia has donated his Vietnam War era Jeep M151 to the Mountaineer Military Museum in Weston, West Virginia. In honor of this historical donation, the Patriot Guard will provide an escort for this honorable Mission. We will meet at the southbound rest area on I79 (mile marker 122) at 11:30 a.m., Monday, April 8, 2013. Side stands up at 11:45 a.m. Ride Captain for this Mission is Buddy Myers. His contact…
The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited to stand up a flag line of honor for Sheriff Walter “Eugene” Crum, who tragically lost his life in the line of duty while serving the citizens of Mingo County on April 3, 2013. He had recently been elected to his new position as the Sheriff, and was a fine man who was deeply respected by all. This is going to be a high-visibility event with multiple law enforcement agencies sending representatives. We…
CONFIRMED MISSION Richard S. Burns Sr., US Army Fairlea, WV April 6, 2013 The family of Richard S. Burns, Sr. have requested that the Patriot Guard Riders assist in final honors for their hero. Mr. Burns served with the 197th Infantry during WWII, receiving 3 Bronze Stars, 3 Purple Hearts, and numerous awards during his eight years of service to our country. If you are able to, come help us show the honor and respect to one of America’s…
