2014 – Page 11 – WV Patriot Guard

SHORT NOTICE – James F. Carpenter, USA Veteran – Cairo, WV – 9 May 14

The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited to stand in silent Honor and Respect for James F. Carpenter, U.S. Army Veteran, who went to be with the Lord on 5 May 14. Our mission will consist of escorting James from the Raiguel Funeral Home, McGregor St., Cairo, WV (https://tinyurl.com/l5q6rmn) to the Cantwell Church of Christ for services at 1300. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. WV District VI RC, Carl Spade (ace_gunsmith@hotmail.com) is the RCIC…

Local News Coverage of Bridge Dedication for S1C Sam Lopez, USN WWII Veteran

S1C Sam Lopez, USN WwII Veteran Bridge Dedication

3rd Annual Regional Gathering of the Guard Registration

Third Annual Regional Gathering of the Guard—June 6-8, 2014 Welcoming ALL Patriot Guard Riders, family and friends! Cost: $30.00 per Person $50.00 per Couple, Includes Dinner on Saturday, Ride Costs, & Tee Shirt. Host Hotel: A block of rooms has been secured at the Skyline Resort at Winterplace Ghent, WV (Exit 24, I-77) for $50.00 per night for the weekend of June 6, 7 & 8. Cutoff date to make reservations is May 23, 2014 Anyone wishing to reserve…

Honor Flight – Bridgeport, WV – 10 May 14

The West Virginia Patriot Guard Riders have been asked to participate in this most honorable mission which will take place Saturday, May 10, 2014. Veterans will be flying to Washington, DC to tour the memorials. The flight is scheduled to depart at 7:30 a.m., from the North Central West Virginia Airport, 2000 Aviation Way, Bridgeport, WV. Many of the veterans will most likely start arriving at the airport before 6:00 a.m., according to information received from a Patriot Guard Ride Captain who participated in a similar mission in the southern…

Memorial – Bridge Dedication – PO1 Kevin Rux, USN – Saltwell WV – 10 May

The Patriot Guard Riders have been asked to stand in Honor of PO1 Kevin S. Rux, US Navy, for the bridge dedication in his honor. On October 12th,2000 the USS Cole was attacked by terrorists while refueling in Arden Harbor, Yemen. Buddy Myers (myersbuddy@hotmail.com) is the RCIC. Staging will be at the Buffalo Wild Wings , 45 Betten Ct, Bridgeport, WV, Jerry Dove Drive ,EXIT 124 OFF I-79. https://goo.gl/maps/xr5Wj Staging Time is 11:00 am , Ride Brief at…

SHORT NOTICE – Send-Off – 863rd MP CO WVNG – Fayetteville/Glen Jean, WV – 3 & 4 May

The Patriot Guard Riders have been asked to stand in silent honor a flag line and provide escort for the WVANG 863rd MP Co., begin their deployment to the Sand Box. Please join us as we show our support to these soldiers and their families for the effort and sacrifices they make in protecting our freedom. I would ask that all who are willing and able, whether you are PGR or not, to come out and assist with this…

Vernon Dwight Smith, USA/USAF VN Veteran – Hurricane, WV – 2 May 14

The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited to stand in honor of Vernon D. Smith, a US Army/USAF veteran of the Vietnam War. Vernon finished out his military career as a member of the 130th Airlift Wing in Charleston, WV, where he worked in the Medical Section…I remember him very well. He was also a member of the Patriots Pride organization and we will be joining with them as we all stand to honor their fallen comrade. This mission will…

Bridge Dedication – S1C Sam Lopez, USN WWII Veteran – Gypsy, WV – 2 May 14

The Patriot Guard riders have been asked to stand in Honor of U.S. Navy World War ll Veteran, USS Indianapolis survivor Sam Lopez at Gypsy WV. On July 30, 1945, the USS Indianapolis was torpedoed by a Japanese submarine in the Philippine Sea and sank in 12 minutes. Of 1,196 men on board, approximately 300 went down with the ship. The remainder, about 900 men, were left floating in shark-infested waters with no lifeboats and most with no food or…