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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.

CM3(Ret) Terry Richard Kessel, USNR, Desert Storm Veteran / First Responder, Romney, WV, 19 JUN 12

Terry Richard Kessel, 64, Romney, passed on to his heavenly home on June 14, 2012.  Terry loved his country and served in the Navy Reserve Seabees for over 20 years. He was stationed in Okinawa, Japan, as support to Desert Storm in 1990.  Terry was employed at Federal Mogul, Winchester, Va., as a Production Leader. Obituary https://tinyurl.com/bsnjm8v Services will be held on June 19th, 2012. Staging:  9:45 at Covenant Baptist Church, Romney WV    https://tinyurl.com/78vloqp   Flag line in place by 10:00  …

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SHORT NOTICE – Kenner “Buddy” Huffman, USA, WWII Veteran, East Bank, WV, 14 JUN 12

The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited to stand in silent Honor and Respect for Sgt Kenner “Buddy” Huffman, US Army, WWII Veteran, of East Bank, WV. Services will be held on Thursday, 14 Jun. Staging will be at the Dollar General, 2211 3rd Ave., East Bank, WV 25067 (https://tinyurl.com/6tf8l3s). Staging time: 1130 KSU: 1145 WV RC Ken Helmbright (lonerider072001@yahoo.com) is the RCIC of this most honorable mission. Weather forecast for Thursday is for sunny skies with temperatures in the…

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Cpl Gary Linger – USA Vietnam Veteran – Buckhannon – 11 Jun

The Patriot Guard Riders have been requested to stand in silent Honor and Respect for Cpl Gary Linger, US Army, Vietnam Veteran.   Services will be on Monday, 11 Jun, beginning at 1100 at the Buckhannon Church of God, 16 Thurman Ave., Buckhannon, WV (https://tinyurl.com/7crqbyq).  Escort to Ten Mile Baptist Cemetery will follow the services.  Dave Rowan is the RCIC of this most honorable mission.  Please follow the mission thread for itinerary information and make a concerted effort to stand for…

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SFC Jeffrey Gilbreath, USA – Beckley – 9 Jun

West Virginia is, once again, in mourning for one of her own with the unexpected passing of SFC Jeffrey Keith Gilbreath, U.S. Army, from Shady Spring, while stationed at Ft. Polk, LA.  Arrangements are being handled by Rose and Quesenberry Funeral Home in Beckley, WV at 1901 South Kanawha St. Visitation/service: 09 JUN 12 Rose & Quesenberry Funeral Home 1901 S. Kanawha St. in Beckley, WV  Staging: Saturday 4:30 p.m.  Mission Brief: 4:45 p.m.  Flag Line:  5:00 p.m.  As always, bikes and cages are…

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Spc Todd Lawrence, USA Veteran – Belington – 8 Jun

  The Patriot Guard Riders have been requested to stand in silent honor for U.S. ARMY VETERAN, SPC.  TODD  M. LAWRENCE .    Funeral Home will be the  Talbott Funeral Home  in Belington,WV https://tinyurl.com/7lke2mo Services will be held on Friday, June 8th, at 11:00 AM, with an escort to the Parsons City cemetery , Parsons, WV Directions to the cemetery from the funeral home. It takes a second to load. https://tinyurl.com/833h5y9  We will stage at the  FAITH    DELIVERANCE CHURCH  AT  101 CRIM AVE…

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Welcome Home – SPC Adam Fountaine, USA, Williamstown, WV, 09 JUN 12

Staging for this most happiest of missions will be at the West Virginia Welcome Center at the Williamstown exit off I-77.  Staging time: 1730-1745.  Briefing: 1750. Additional information will be provided at mission brief.  KSU: 1800.  Flag line will be set up upon arrival at Mid-Ohio Valley Regional Airport and maintained until Adam arrives.  After his arrival, we will escort him to Elizabeth, WV.  His final destination is not yet known.  Escort will be led by elements of the West…

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Richard “Bill” Harrison, USAF, Vietnam Veteran, Shinnston, WV, 25 MAY 12

The Patriot Guard Riders have been requested to stand in silent honor for USAF Vietnam Veteran, Sgt. Richard “Bill” Harrison.   Funeral: Harmer Funeral Home in Shinnston, WV. Services will be held on Friday, May 25, at 11:00 AM, with an escort to the cemetery to follow, also in Shinnston.   RC for this mission has yet to be announced.  Dave Rowan will be co-captain for the mission.  Details are not yet complete, but what is known so far is as follows:  …

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Jon Baier, Firefighter, Elm Grove, WV, 23 MAY 12

Jon Baier, Firefighter, Elm Grove, WV, 23 May 12         The Patriot Guard Riders have been asked by the family of Jon Baier, firefighter, Elm Grove, WV, to stand in silent respect and honor for Jon’s service to his community.  Jon was a 30 year + member of the Triadelphia Volunteer Fire Dept.  He touched many lives in the surrounding area.   Mission Date: 23 May 12 at 11:00 a.m. at:      Kepner’s Funeral home    166…

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