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Riding With Honor and Respect

Welcome to The West Virginia Patriot Guard site

  Welcome to the website for the West Virginia Patriot Guard Riding With Honor and Respect   The Patriot Guard Riders is a diverse…. 

Who We Are

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

Submit A Mission Request

You may submit a mission request by filling the form  at the Mission Requests Page or by checking our Contact Us page.

Sgt Leroy “Dick” Musgrove, USA Korean Veteran – Fairmont – 5 July

Patriot Guard Riders have been invited to stand in silent Honor and Respect for Sergeant Leroy Richard “Dick” Musgrove who went to be with the Lord. It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of an American Hero. Sergeant Leroy Musgrove died on July 1st, 2012. Leroy was an U.S. Army Veteran of World War II. The Carpenter and Ford Funeral Home in Fairmont, WV are handling funeral arrangements, with interment at the Mount Nebo Cemetery in Bunners…

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Gathering of Mountain Eagles Wounded Warriors Escort – Beckley/Lewisburg – 4 July

The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited for the third year, to escort 20 – 25 wounded soldiers who are recuperating from injuries. Travel will be from Tamarack Conference Center, 1 Tamarack Park, in Beckley, WV to Lewisburg, WV on Wednesday, July 4th, 2012.  This is a great opportunity for us to show them how much we appreciate their contribution to our freedom as Americans.  Ride Captain:  Pat Hanifin, Sr. patnpath@frontier.com     304-673-9780 Staging: 10:45 a.m.  Upper north side of Tamarack   Mission…

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PO2 Louis Armor – USN WWII/Korea Veteran – Marietta, OH – 29 June

PO2 Louis H. “Louie” Armor Jr. 85 Marietta, Ohio US Navy WWII/Korean War Veteran Services: Marietta Chapel Cawley & Peoples Funeral Home 29 June 2012@ 1100hrs-( 11 AM )  Staging: 29 June 2012@ 1000hrs-( 10 AM )  Interment: East Lawn Mausoleum Marietta, OH following the Services District # 9 Ride Captain Kevin Geisel is assigned this mission of Honor and Respect. Please follow his instructions and remember your 3’x5′ American flags. Dress per the weather conditions and use your own…

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Boatsie’s Boxes – Triadelphia, WV – 30 June

The Patriot Guard has once again been asked to participate in the annual Boatsie’s Boxes Fund Raising/Ceremony held at Cabela’s in the Highlands at Dallas Pike, WV. This annual event is held to raise money to send “care” packages to our troops overseas worldwide. The ceremony is part of the event where all veterans and those currently serving are honored and recognized. It is also attended by guest veterans and several dignitaries from across the state. There will also be…

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HOTH – Run for Wounded Warriors Project – Weston – 22 Jun

The Patriot Guard  has been asked to stand in honor for the Wounded Warrior Project. https://www.runforwwp.com/ Jamie Summerlin is a 39-year-old former Marine from West Virginia.  On March 26, 2012, he  started a 100-day cross country run as a fundraiser to support my fellow military members through the Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) and other Veteran’s organizations. It’s going to take 30-40 miles a day to complete the run, starting in Coos County, Oregon, where my wife is from, and finishing on July…

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Memorial – SSG Cecil Y. Ware, French Creek, WV, 23 JUN 12

Ceremony for this most honorable mission is to be held at 2:00.   Staging Location: Buckhannon, WV  Walmart https://tinyurl.com/6nkj9mb   Staging Time: 13:00   Kickstands up 13:15   Any questions, please feel free to contact Buddy Myers, RCIC at myersbuddy@hotmail.com or 304-276-3753. ******************************************************** The Patriot Guard has been invited to stand in silent honor, of Staff Sgt. Cecil Y. Ware, at a bridge dedication ceremony, near French Creek, WV.  Staff Sgt. Ware was the first Upshur County soldier to give the…

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1 SGT (Ret) Basil E. “Tom” Doss, USA Veteran, Union, WV, 24 JUN 12

CONFIRMED MISSION Basil E. “Tom” Doss , 1st Sargent Ret. (US Army) (79) Union, WV June 24, 2012   The family of retired 1st Sargent Basil E. “Tom” Doss has requested the Patriot Guard Riders to assist in final honors for their hero.   Staging:    Sunday, June 24, 2012 @ 12:30 p.m.                 Groves Funeral Home                 WV State Road 3 East                 Union, WV  Briefing:   12:45 p.m.  Flag line 1:00 p.m. until commencement of service at 2:00 p.m.  Forecast: …

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Memorial – SSgt Cecil Ware, USA – French Creek, WV – 23 Jun

  The Patriot Guard has been invited to stand in silent honor, of Staff Sgt. Cecil Y. Ware, at a bridge dedication ceremony, near French Creek, WV.   Staff Sgt. Ware was the first Upshur County soldier to give the ultimate sacrifice in the Vietnam war. Ceremony for this most honorable mission is to be held at 2:00. Staging Location: Buckhannon, WV  Walmart https://tinyurl.com/6nkj9mb   Staging Time: 13:00   Kickstands up 13:15 Any questions, please feel free to contact Buddy Myers, RCIC at myersbuddy@hotmail.com or 304-276-3753.…

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