********STAND DOWN******** Due to the winter storm forecasted for the area tomorrow which will result in less than safe travel weather for our members, we are regrettably ordering a stand down for this most honorable mission. Respects, Joe
The family of Oscar F. Evans has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to stand in honor of their loved one during his final services this Sunday, 3 April. Oscar served in the Korean War as a member of the US Army. This mission will consist of a flag line during the visitation, an escort to the White Chapel Cemetery in Barboursville (approx 5 miles), and a flag line at the cemetery where full military honors will be rendered. Staging time:…
The family of Pfc Roy Henderson, US Army, Korean War veteran, has asked the Patriot Guard Riders to participate in the final services for their hero. Pfc Henderson enlisted right out of high school to serve in the Korean War. He had only been active for about 6 months before he was KIA. He was 19 at the time. Pfc Henderson is finally making his way home. This most honorable mission will be a two part mission. We will provide…
The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited to stand in silent Honor and Respect for SP4 William R. Leasure, U.S. Army, Vietnam Veteran for his final services on Tuesday, 29 March 16. William went to be with the Lord on 25 March. Services will be held at the Ingram Funeral Home, 512 2nd St., St. Marys, WV (https://tinyurl.com/gqccqpo) beginning at 1300. WV State Captain Joe Cumblidge (wvugo2001@suddenlink.net) is the Ride Captain in Charge of this most Honorable Mission. Staging will…
The family of Daniel G. Reineke, US Navy, Vietnam veteran, has asked the Patriot Guard Riders to attend the final services of their hero. Daniel went to be with our Lord on March 21. The services for Mr. Reineke will be: 11:00a.m., Wednesday, March 30,2016 at: Altmeyer Funeral Home 154 Kruger Street Elm Grove, WV 26003 (https://tinyurl.com/z5lybj2) Staging will be: 9:15 a.m., at the funeral home Ride briefing: 9:30, with flag line in place by 9:45…
The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited to stand in silent Honor and Respect for SP4(T) William “Ski” Malinoski for his final services on Saturday, 26 March 2016. Ski went to be in the Lord’s Army on Sunday, 20 March. Funeral services will begin at 1100 on 26 March at the James Funeral Home, 1245 Main St., Follansbee, WV (https://tinyurl.com/hfb9asj). West Virginia Ride Captains Mike (bumpnrun2462@aol.com) and Susan (nascarangel628@aol.com) Whitlatch are the designated Ride Captains in Charge of this most…
The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited to participate in the Lapel Pinning and Wreath Laying Ceremony for the on-going Commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of the Vietnam War. Lapel pins to recognize all men and women who served on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces during the U.S. involvement in Vietnam—November 1, 1955, to May 15, 1975 will be distributed. Nine million Americans, approximately 7.2 million living today, served during that period, and the commemoration makes no distinction between…
The Patriot Guard Riders have been requested to stand in silent Honor and Respect for Jack “Paul” Matheny, U.S. Army Veteran. Paul went to be in the Lord’s Army on 12 Mar. This will be a two-part mission. Our brothers and sisters in Pennsylvania will provide an escort from Pittsburgh International Airport to the West Virginia Welcome Center on I-79S on Friday, 18 Mar. Staging for Friday, 18 Mar, will be at 1515. Location: Sheetz #379, 9002 University Blvd., Coraopolis,…
