2015 – Page 7 – WV Patriot Guard

HOTH – Gathering of Mountain Eagles Wounded Warriors Escort – Beckley, WV – 03 Jul 15

The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited to escort a group of wounded warriors who are recuperating from service-related injuries. Travel will be from Tamarack Conference Center, 1 Tamarack Park, in Beckley, WV to Lewisburg, WV on Friday, July 3rd, 2015 to attend the Greenbrier Classic Golf Tournament. NOTE: For those who have participated in prior years, please remember to wear your GOME badge. This is a great opportunity for us to show our troops how much we appreciate their contribution to freedom for all Americans. Ride…

HOTH – Cabela’s Star Spangled Banner Celebration – Triadelphia, WV – 04 Jul 15

The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited to do a Flag Line for the Star Spangled Banner Celebration, July 4th, 2015, Triadelphia, WV On Saturday July 4th Cabela’s (https://goo.gl/maps/Ustj2) celebrates Independence Day to pay tribute to all of those who have served this great nation. They support Boatsie’s Boxes organization and their efforts to send needed supplies to our troops overseas. They team with West Virginia Friends of Coal to celebrate the contributions of our energy companies and workers who…

SHORT NOTICE – SSgt William A. Cokeley, US Air Force, Korea Veteran – Sistersville, WV – 19 Jun 15

The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited to stand in silent Honor and Respect for SSgt William A. “Bill” Cokeley, U.S. Air Force, Korean Veteran for his final services and internment on Friday, 19 Jun 15. Bill went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, 16 Jun. Bill is the Grandfather of WV PGR member Heather Cumblidge and former Father-in-Law of WV State Captain Joe Cumblidge. Services will be held at Myers Funeral Home, 600 Main St., Sistersville, WV (https://tinyurl.com/opz3ky3)…

CONFIRMED – A1C Thomas Vincent, U.S. Air Force Veteran – Fairmont, WV – 12 Jun 15

The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited to stand in silent Honor and Respect for A1C Thomas Vincent, U.S. Air Force Veteran, for his final services and internment on Friday, 12 Jun 15. Services will be held at the Carpenter and Ford Funeral Home, 209 Merchant St., Fairmont, WV (https://tinyurl.com/p8wu63m) beginning at 1300. WV District 4 RC Mike “Boonie” Jarvis (dolittle202@gmail.com) is the designated RCIC of this most honorable mission. Staging will be at the funeral home at 1130. Mission…

CONFIRMED – SP5 Larry Dent Wilson, US Army, Vietnam Veteran – Mt. Clare, WV – 13 Jun 15

The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited to stand in silent Honor and Respect for SP5 Larry Dent Wilson, US Army and Army National Guard, Vietnam Veteran, for his final services on Saturday, 13 Jun 15. Services will be held at the Quiet Dell United Methodist Church, 96 Trinity Road, Mt. Clare, WV (https://www.quietdellumc.us/directions.htm) beginning at 1030. Internment will follow at Floral Hills Memorial Gardens, Quiet Dell, WV which is within sight of the church. Buddy Myers (myersbuddy@hotmail.com) is the…

CONFIRMED – George Kirk, US Army, Korean War Veteran – Charleston, WV – 10 Jun 15

The family members of George Kirk have invited the Patriot Guard Riders to stand in honor of their father at his memorial service, this Wednesday, June 10th, at Maranatha Baptist Church. George was a United States Army, Korean War veteran who loved his country deeply and served America with honor on foreign soil. But his love for his country was second to his love for the Lord; George was a faithful member of Maranatha Baptist Church who served as…

HOTH – Flag Retirement Ceremony – Follansbee, WV – 13 Jun 15

The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited to attend the Flag Retirement Ceremony, James Funeral Home, 1245 Main Street, Follansbee, WV, June 13, 2015. Ceremony at 2:00 p.m. A day to say thank you to the organizations that support military families. After the 30 minute ceremony there will be food served for everyone. Staging at the Funeral Home 1:30 – Flag Line during ceremony. Susan and Mike Whitlatch are the RCIC’s for this ceremony. (nascarangel628@aol.com) (bumpnrun2462@aol.com) Delores Minear WVA…

CONFIRMED – Cpl Jerry E. Jones, Sr., USMC Veteran – New Martinsville, WV – 03 Jun 15

The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited to stand in silent Honor and Respect for Cpl Jerry E. Jones, Sr., USMC Veteran, for his final services on Wednesday, 03 Jun 15. Jerry went to be with the Lord on Saturday, 30 May, at his home surrounded by his family. Services will be held at the Grisell Funeral Home, 751 3rd St., New Martinsville, WV (https://tinyurl.com/ordcxzw) beginning at 1300. WV District Six RC Cheryl Skinner (proudusa@gmail.com) is the RCIC of this…