The family of Stanley Farley has requested the Patriot Guard Riders stand up a mission of honor for the final services of their loved one. “Stan” was a US Navy veteran, a former WV State Trooper, and served as the Putnam County Sheriff for eight years; he was a true public servant. He passed away over the weekend, after suffering from a long illness, and will be missed by many. The service for Stan will take place at the…
The Patriot Guard Riders have been asked to escort home the 1/150th AVN. BN out of Wheeling, WV after serving an extended tour in Kosovo. The Patriot Guard Riders where there when they where deployed and are extremely happy to be welcoming our Men and Women home. We will be meeting two buses at the Rest Area in OH at Mile Marker 211 and escorting them to the National Guard Armory at the Wheeling Ohio County Airport Wheeling, WV. Your RCIC are Michael and…
Regrettably, due to our Mission of Honor for Bobby Lee Cochran, USA Korea Veteran, in Charleston at times that conflict with the Wreaths Across America ceremony at Spring Hills Cemetery, our participation in that event has been cancelled. My sincere apologies to all who had planned to attend this most worthwhile event but, as all know, funeral missions take precedence over any other mission we might do in West Virginia. If possible, please make a concerted effort to…
We just received a call from the family of Bobby Lee Cochran, requesting the Patriot Guard Riders stand up a mission of honor for their loved one this Saturday, 10 December 2011. Bobby was 83 years old, he was a US Army veteran who served honorably during the Korean War, and leaves behind his loving family. Please join with us as we gather to honor this American hero. The funeral will take place at the Stevens and…
The Patriot Guard has, once again, been invited to participate in the Wreaths Across America ceremonies at both West Virginia National Cemeteries in Pruntytown and Grafton, WV. The initial ceremony will be in Pruntytown after which we will proceed to Grafton. Staging Location: We will stage AT the WV National Cemetery in Pruntytown (https://tinyurl.com/7p2nphd), at the bottom of the hill, near the visitors center. Staging time: 10 December 2011@1130hrs-(11:30 AM) DIRECTIONS: From I-79 north, headed southbound, get off at the…
The Patriot Guard has been invited to send off LCpl. Childers. Caleb lost the lower part of his leg as a result of injuries sustained while serving in Iraq. He is returning to California to continue his rehabilitation and will be there for 6 to 12 months. RC for this mission will be Keith Mitchell (keithmitchell@suddenlink.net). Staging will be at Yeager Airport at 04:15. Flag line will be in place at 04:30. Caleb has given so much for our freedom.…
The Patriot Guard Riders have been asked by Bud Forte Manager of Cabela’s at the Highlands, WV to be part of there dedication ceremony for Wreath’s Across America. Cabela’s has asked that the Patriot Guard Riders escort a 6 foot wreath from our staging location to Cabela’s where we will establish a flag line for this dedication. The ceremony will last about 30 minutes. Along with the 6 foot wreath Cabela’s has also donated more than 100…
Lark E. Scott, USN, Oak Hill, WV 27 Nov 11 The family of Lark E. Scott has requested the Patriot Guard stand a flag line of honor at Lark’s final service on Sunday, 27 November; this invitation was just received late this afternoon. Lark was a US Navy veteran of the post-Korean War era. He passed away on 3 November, and will be interred tomorrow with full military honors. This family is very familiar with the PGR, and they are most appreciative of…
