2014 – Page 8 – WV Patriot Guard

HOTH – Escort Wounded Warrior Support – Weston to Buckhannon, WV – 02 Jul 2014

The Patriot Guard Riders have been asked to provide escort and flag line for the Wounded Warrior Support Program, July 2, 2014. This escort will be at below posted speeds, with law enforcement escort so feel free to fly your flags, making sure they are secure. Upon arrival to our destination a flag line is requested for opening ceremonies, approximately one hour. The RCIC will be Dave Rowan (drowan64@aol.com) 304-672-2744 Staging will be at Walmart, 110 Berlin Rd., Weston, WV (https://goo.gl/maps/SFvbX) …

SHORT NOTICE – HOTH – Escort WV Vietnam Traveling Wall – Wellsburg, WV – 30 Jun 2014

The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited to escort and stand a Flag Line for the opening ceremony for the WV Vietnam Wall on Monday, June 30, 2014. They will also need assistance setting up the wall. RCIC for this Escort will be: Michael Whitlatch (bumpnrun2462@aol.com , Cheryl Skinner (proudusa@outlook.com) and Susan Whitlatch (nascarangel628@aol.com) will assist with the opening ceremony. Staging and line up at Holiday Inn, Weirton,WV – Three Springs Drive at 9:00 a.m. KSU at 10:00 a.m. traveling…

HOTH – Star Spangled Banner Celebration – Triadelphia, WV – 05 Jul 2014

The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited to do a Flag Line for the Star Spangled Banner Celebration. On Saturday July 5th Cabela’s celebrates Independence Day to pay tribute to all of those who have served this great nation. This event is free and everyone is welcome to join the solemn ceremony at 10:00am followed by Chris Higbee (formerly The Poverty Neck Hillbillies). It will be a Star Spangled Banner celebration. The RCIC for this event will be. Susan Whitlatch…

HOTH – GOME Wounded Warrior Escort – Beckley to Lewisburg, WV – 04 Jul 2014

The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited to escort a group of wounded warriors who are recuperating to Lewisburg. Travel will be from Tamarack Conference Center, 1 Tamarack Park, in Beckley, WV to Lewisburg, WV on Friday, July 4th, 2014 to attend the Greenbrier Classic. This is a great opportunity for us to show our troops how much we appreciate their contribution to freedom for all Americans. Ride Co-Captains: Pat Hanifin, Sr. patnpath@frontier.com 304-673-9780 Chuck Smith greenbriersurveying@yahoo.com 304-667-2729 Staging: 10:15…

William “Bill” Kowalik, US Army, WWII Veteran – Follansbee, WV – 21 Jun 2014

The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited to stand in silent Honor and Respect for William “Bill” Kowalik, Jr., U.S. Army, WWII Veteran, during his final services on Saturday, 21 Jun. Bill went to be with the Lord on 17 Jun. Services will be at 1100 at the James Funeral Home, 1245 Main St., Follansbee, WV (https://tinyurl.com/k94v9bu). Mike Whitlatch (bumpnrun2462@aol.com) and Susan Whitlatch (nascarangel628@aol.com) are the RCIC of this most honorable mission. Staging will be at the funeral home at…

SHORT NOTICE – Jerry Paugh, US Navy, Vietnam Veteran – Nutter Fort, WV – 19 Jun 2014

The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited to stand in silent Honor and Respect for Jerry Paugh, U.S. Navy, Vietnam Veteran, during his final services on Thursday, 19 Jun 14, in Nutter Fort, WV. Jerry was called home on Sunday, 15 Jun. Services will be held at the Amos Carvelli Funeral Home, 201 Edison St., Nutter Fort, WV (https://tinyurl.com/opqkxd6) beginning at 1100. Interment will follow in Floral Hills Memorial Gardens. WV RC Randy Rice (440236.rr@gmail.com) is the designated RCIC for…

SHORT NOTICE – Lowell Billups, US Army Veteran – Ansted, WV – 17 Jun 2014

The family of Lowell Douglas Billups, US Army veteran, has requested the Patriot Guard Riders to assist in final honors for their hero. Staging: Tuesday, June 17, 2012 @ 11:30 a.m. Wallace and Wallace Funeral Home 106 Holly Street Ansted, WV Briefing: 11:45 a.m. Flag line 12:00 p.m. until commencement of service at 2:00 p.m. Forecast: Partly cloudy with a high of 84, and 20% chance of rain STAY HYDRATED! RCIC: Pat Hanifin, Sr. patnpath@frontier.com (304) 673-9780 An escort…

PFC Garrett C. Parker, US Army – Bridgeport, WV – 9 Jun 2014

The family of PFC Garrett Craig Parker, USA, has requested that the Patriot Guard Riders provide an escort from the Pittsburgh, PA to the Ford Funeral Home in Bridgeport, West Virginia on Friday, June 6, 2014. The WV Patriot Guard will join the escort starting from the West Virginia Welcome Center just north of Morgantown, Monongalia County, West Virginia at southbound lanes and mile marker #159 and continuing to the Ford Funeral Home, 215 E. Main Street, Bridgeport, WV (https://www.ford-funeralhome.com/graphics/allen_map.gif).…