2013 – Page 5 – WV Patriot Guard

Homeland Heroes Tribute Day – Moundsville, WV – 24 Aug 13

The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited to be a part of the Opening Ceremonies for the OVCOF Homeland Heroes Tribute Day on Saturday August 24th 2013 in Moundsville, WV. The PGR and the Upper Ohio Valley Hog chapter will be teaming together to escort the American Flag for the Opening Ceremonies and the PGR will be standing a flag line for the Opening Ceremonies and the Retirement of Old Colors. RCIC: Susan Whitlatch (nascarangel628@aol.com) and Michael Whitlatch (bumpnrun6224@aol.com) (H) 304-905-8099 (C)…

Confirmed Mission – Dwight Rose, US Army Veteran – St. Albans, WV – 9 Aug 13

The family of Dwight E. Rose has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to attend the final service for their loved one. Dwight served in the US Army for over 20 years, and was a true patriot. We have been asked to stand up a flag line at the church prior to the service, provide escort to the cemetery, and also do a flag line at the cemetery. Dwight will be interred at the Donel C. Kinard Memorial State…

Mission of Honor – Dana Nowlin, USAF/USA Veteran – Pt. Pleasant, WV – 3 Aug 13

The family of Dana L. Nowlin has requested the Patriot Guard Riders stand in silent honor for their loved one. Dana was a Cold War-era veteran of the US Air Force and US Army. He was activated for service during the Berlin Crisis. Dana and his wife were avid motorcyclists who traveled to 49 states over a period of 55 years. He was a member of the Goldwing Road Riders Association, and a large contingent of GWRRA members…

Welcome Home – Sgt Doug Vitale, USMC – West Mifflin, PA – 3 Aug 13

WELCOME HOME SGT. DOUG VITALE USMC WEST MIFFLIN, PA. 03 AUGUST 2013 The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited to welcome home and escort USMC Sgt. Doug Vitale to his Welcome Home Ceremony at the VFW Post 764. Sgt. Doug Vitale is a 2005 graduate of Kiski Area High School and native of Vandergrift, Pa., where he was a member of the football and wrestling teams. Doug joined the Marine Corps in October 2007, and being in the…

Benjamin D. “Ben” Cole, US Army 1st Cavalry Vietnamm Veteran/PGR Member – 2 Aug 13

The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited to stand in silent Honor and Respect for Benjamin D. “Ben” Cole, U.S. Army 1st Cavalry Vietnam Veteran and PGR member. Ben went to be with the Lord at his residence on 26 July 13. Funeral services will be Friday, 2 August, at 1300 at Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home, 3005 Grand Central Avenue, Vienna, WV (https://tinyurl.com/kyltjug). Interment will follow at the Bethel Baptist Church cemetery, Lubeck, WV (https://tinyurl.com/ld9mak9). Escort will be provided. WV…

SHORT NOTICE – Virgil Adkins, USA Korea/Vietnam Retired – Barboursville, WV – 24 Jul 13

The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited to stand in silent honor and respect for Virgil Adkins of Barboursville, WV. Virgil was a career U.S. Army Veteran who served one tour in Korea and two tours in Vietnam. We will stand up a flag line one hour prior to the start of the funeral service, and we will be providing escort to the cemetery. If your bike/cage is set up to safely fly flags, please come prepared to do…

HOTH – Bridge Dedication – Cpl Sherald Perry Brady, USA WWII KIA – French Creek, WV – 27 Jul 13

The Patriot Guard Riders have been asked to stand in Honor of Sherald Perry Brady , CPL USA, 4th Ranger Battalion, KIA WWII. CPL Brady was killed in action July 10 1943 in Sicily and is buried in the Sicily-Rome American Cemetery, Nettuno ,italy Buddy Myers will take the RC for the Sherald Perry Brady Bridge Dedication Ceremony in French Creek, WV on JULY 27 , 2013. AT 1 PM Staging will be a the Buckhannon Sheetz #214 ,4 Clarksburg…

SHORT NOTICE – Larry Barnes, USMC Veteran – Parkersburg, WV – 13 Jul

The Patriot Guard Riders have been requested to stand in silent Honor and Respect for Larry Barnes, USMC Veteran, who went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, 10 July. Funeral services will be Saturday, 13 July, at Kimes Funeral Home, 521 5th St., Parkersburg, WV (https://tinyurl.com/n68lccu) beginning at 1300. Interment to follow at Lubeck Cemetery, Lubeck, WV (https://tinyurl.com/msswxao). Escort will be provided. WV RC Carl Spade (ace_gunsmith@hotmail.com) is the RCIC of this most honorable mission. Staging will be at…