2014 – Page 13 – WV Patriot Guard

Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans – Parkersburg, WV – 29 Mar 14

The Patriot Guard Riders have been requested to stand in silent Honor and Respect during the Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans ceremony in Parkersburg City Park on Saturday, 29 March 2014. Ceremony will be very short with only 1 or 2 of our Vietnam Veterans sharing their experiences followed by a rifle volley performed by the Marine Corps League. There will be no dignataries on the program. Ceremony begins at 1100. West Virginia District 3 RC Carl Spade (ace_gunsmith@hotmail.com)…

David Michael Parker, USMC VN Veteran – Barboursville, WV – 4 Mar 14

The family of David Michael Parker has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to stand in honor of their loved one at his memorial service on Tuesday, March 4th, at the Wallace Funeral Home in Barboursville, WV. David proudly served in the Vietnam War as a United States Marine; we will be honored to stand for him. This is a memorial mission only…there will not be an escort after the service. Your mode of transportation is up to you, cage…

Herbert Holbert, USN WWII Veteran – Philippi, WV – 24 Feb 14

The family of Herbert R. Holbert, has requested the Patriot Guard Riders to stand in honor of their loved one at his final services. Herbert was a Veteran of the U.S.Navy during World War II . A flag line, as well as escort, are requested, with services at 1130 am Monday, February 24, 2014. The location of the mission is at the Wright Funeral Home 216 N Walnut St Philippi, WV with escort to the WV National Cemetery ,…

James K. “Kenny” Carpenter, USA Korea Veteran – Jane Lew, WV – 20 Feb 14

The family of James K. “Kenny” Carpenter, has requested the Patriot Guard Riders to stand in honor of their loved one at his final services. Kenny was a Sgt in the U.S.Army during the Korean War. A flag line, as well as escort, are requested, with services at 11am Thursday, February 20, 2014. The location of the mission is at the Pat Boyle Funeral Home 144 Hackers Creek Rd Jane Lew, WV 26378. Randy Rice will RC this most honorable…

SHORT NOTICE – A1C Ron Ault, USAF Vet/Gold Star Father – Bethesda, OH – 14 Feb 14

The Patriot Guard Riders have been requested to stand in silent Honor and Respect for A1C Ron Ault, U.S. Air Force Veteran and Gold Star Father, as he goes to his final rest on Friday, 14 Feb 14. Ron went to be with the Lord and his son, SSgt Jesse Ault, who made the ultimate sacrifice on 9 Apr 08, on 11 Feb. Service will be at 1100 at the Kelly-Kemp-Braido and Pratron Funeral Home, 322 N. Main St., Bethesda, OH (https://tinyurl.com/mj5buto) on Friday, 14…

Michael Oliverio, US Army Vietnam Era – Morgantown, WV – 15 Feb 14

We have received a request for the PGR’s presence from the family of Michael A. Oliverio Sr., Morgantown, WV. Mr. Oliverio served in the US Army during the Vietnam Era. Details are as follows… Date: Saturday, February 15, 2014 Staging: 11:30 AM at Golden Corral, Star City Exit 155, I79https://tinyurl.com/m2ak7mp We will carpool as much as we can for the short distance to the church. Parking will be limited due to anticipation of expected guests. Briefing: 11:45 KSU: 12:00…

SHORT NOTICE – Andrew Judy, USMC Korean Veteran – Clendenin, WV – 12 Feb 14

The family of Andrew W. Judy has requested our participation at his final services this Wednesday, Feb 12th. The service will take place in Clendenin, WV, and the burial will be at the Donel C. Kinnard Memorial State Veteran’s Cemetery in Institute, WV. Mr. Judy served in the United States Marine Corps during the Korean War…we will be honored to stand for him. Staging time: 0930-0950, mission brief at 0955, flag line in place by 1000 Staging location: Matics…

Michael Garrett, Firefighter/EMT1 – Clarksburg, WV – 8 Feb 14

The Patriot Guard Riders have been requested to stand a flag line for Fire Fighter/ EMT 1 Michael Garrett. Fire Fighter/ EMT 1 Michael Garret served The Nutter Fort Fire Department, Company 7 in Nutter Fort, Harrison County, West Virginia. Michael answered his last call on On February 1, 2014, when the Nutter Fort Fire Department responded to a rescue incident involving multiple patients due to a reported cell phone tower collapse on Murphy’s Run in Summit Park,…