2013 – Page 8 – WV Patriot Guard

Joseph McLaughlin, USA Vietnam Veteran – Dunbar, WV – 20 May 13

The family of “Steve” McGlaughlin has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to attend the final service for their loved one. Steve is another Vietnam Veteran who fought, but lost, his battle with cancer; we will be honored to stand for him. This mission will consist of a flag line at the funeral home, an escort to the cemetery, and a flag line at the cemetery. This will be our first PGR funeral mission at the new Donel C. Kinnard Memorial…

SHORT NOTICE – William Duvall, USN Vet/PGR Member – Weirton, WV – 18 May/Bridgeville, PA – TBA

The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited to stand in silent Honor and Respect for MRSN William Allen Duvall, USN Veteran and PGR member, who went to be with the Lord on 15 May 13 at his home in Weirton, WV. Visitation services will tomorrow (Saturday), 18 May, at Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home, 3229 Main St., Weirton, WV (https://tinyurl.com/b8gmlf2) from 1600-1900 with memorial service to follow. Interment will be in the National Cemetery of the…

PFC Gary Phillips, USA VN Veteran – Marietta, OH – 11 May 13

PFC Gary Phillips US Army Vietnam Era Veteran 1966-1972 HHC 931st Engineer Group Third US Army Marksman Badge (M-14) National Defense Service Metal The Patriot Guard Riders have been asked to stand in silent honor for PFC Gary Phillips. Kevin Geisel of West Virginia has been assigned as the Ride Captain for this mission of honor. Services 11 MAY 13:McClure-Schafer-Lankford Funeral Home 314 Fourth Street Marietta, OH 45750 https://goo.gl/maps/kLrIt Staging: 13:30 HRS (1;30PM) Start Time: 1400 HRS (2:00PM) End…

Vietnam Traveling Wall/Quilt of Tears Escort – Princeton to Rainelle, WV – 22 May 13

The Patriot Guard has been invited to escort the Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall (BringingHometheWall) and the Quilt of Tears from Princeton to Rainelle on Wednesday May 22rd for the Memorial Day weekend. This is the third year we have provided this escort to honor the WV Veterans Reunion in Rainelle prior to their departure for the Run to the Wall. The ride captain will be Pat Hanifin, Sr. …

SHORT NOTICE – Wilfred Myers, USA WWII Veteran – Benwood, WV – 08 May 13

The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited to stand in silent Honor and Respect for SSgt Wilfred Myers, US Army, World War II Veteran of the Philippines who went to be with the Lord on Sunday, 5 May 13. Services will be at 1000 on Wednesday, 8 May 13, at St Matthew Lutheran Church, 1057 Boggs Run Road, Benwood, WV (https://tinyurl.com/cea4stu). Interment to follow in Halcyon Hills Cemetery, Route 88, Wheeling, WV (https://tinyurl.com/cabtzmp). Staging will be at the…

***UPDATED Honor Flight, Send Off / Welcome Home, Huntington, WV, 11 MAY 13

** Honor Flight-Send-Off/Welcome Home, Tri-State Airport, Huntington, WV 11 May 13 ** The Patriot Guard Riders have been asked to participate at a very special event. This will be the first Honor Flight mission in West Virginia, and we are very excited to be able to honor our WWII and Korea veterans on their special day. These will be flag line-only missions at The Tri-State Airport (HTS) in Huntington, WV; we will have a send-off mission as the…

SHORT NOTICE – Michael Hanklet, USMC, Wheeling, WV, 03 MAY 13

The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited to attend the final service/memorial gathering for Michael Hanket, United States Marine Corps Veteran, this Friday afternoon. Prior to his passing, Michael personally requested the Patriot Guard Riders attend his service…we are honored to fulfill that request. Staging location: TSC, 1 Elm Grove Crossing, Wheeling, WV Staging time: 1500 (3:00pm); mission brief at 1530 followed by a short ride to the funeral home. Funeral Home: Altmeyer Funeral Home, 154 Kruger St, Wheeling, WV…

Honor Flight – WWII/Korean War Heroes – Huntinton, WV – 11 May

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.