2017 – Page 3 – WV Patriot Guard

SHORT NOTICE – David “Whitey” White – US Army Veteran – Parkersburg, WV – 20 Sep 17

ABOUT THE MISSION:_* The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited to stand in silent Honor and Respect for David “Whitey” White, US Army Veteran of the Vietnam Era for his final services on Wednesday, 20 Sep 17. Whitey went to be in the Lord’s Army on Sunday, 17 Sep. Services will be held at the Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home, 2333 Pike St., Parkersburg, WV beginning at 1400. *_PRIMARY STAGING DETAILS:_ 20 Sep 2017* * Primary Staging Time:* 1230 P.M. Lambert-Tatman Funeral…

HOTH – Gold Star Family Recognition Day – Kingwood, WV – 24 Sep 17

ABOUT THE MISSION: The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited to participate in the Gold Star Family Recognition Day being held at Camp Dawson, Kingwood, WV on Sunday, 24 Sep 17. Please join with us as we pay Honor and Tribute to all of our families who so unwillingly yet proudly wear the title of “Gold Star Family”. PRIMARY STAGING DETAILS: 24 Sep 2017 Primary Staging Time: 9:00 A.M. Hardees 405 East Main St., Kingwood, West Virginia – 26537 Ride…

Mary A. Peters, USAF Veteran/Gold Star Widow – Linn, WV – 26 Aug 17

The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited to stand in silent Honor and Respect for Mary Ann Peters, USAF Veteran and Gold Star Widow, for her final services on Saturday, 26 Aug 17.Mary went to be with the Lord on 16 Aug. Graveside services will be held beginning at 1100 at the Rock Grove Cemetery in Linn, WV. (https://tinyurl.com/yaeowtt5) where she will be interred alongside her Husband and VN KIA, SP5 Lynn Waitman Peters. *_PRIMARY STAGING DETAILS:_ 26 Aug…

Honor Mission: SPC John Bernabei, US Army Weirton, WV 11 Aug 2017

The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited to stand in silent Honor and Respect for SPC Anthony John Bernabei, US Army, for his final services on Friday, 11 Aug 17. Anthony went to be with the Lord on 07 August as a result of a motorcycle accident. He was actively serving in the United States Army Infantry Division, where he had just returned home after being deployed for 9 months on the front lines in Afghanistan. Visitation will be held…

HOTH-Bridge Dedication, Joe Messe, Sr., Clarksburg, West Virginia, 11 Aug 2017

Bridge Dedication, PFC Joe Messe, Sr. USA – WWII Clarksburg, West Virginia – 11 Aug 2017 ABOUT THE MISSION: The Patriot Guard Riders have been requested by the family of US Army PFC Joe Messe, Sr., Army WWll, to stand a flag line on August 11th at 12:00 pm for this bridge dedication. The Stonewood Bridge over Elk Creek is located off of State Route 20 (Nutter Fort) and State Route 58 (goes to Anmore). PRIMARY STAGING DETAILS: 11…

HOTH – Bridge Dedication – Billy Joe Vickers – Milton, WV – 05 Aug 17

The family of PFC Billy Joe Vickers, USMC, Vietnam (KIA), has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to participate in the dedication of a bridge in his honor, August 5, 2017 near Milton, WV. Billy Joe was a school mate of WVPGR member Larry Ronk, and Billy Joe’s name is on The Wall (panel 48E, line 55); he lost his life while serving with A CO, 1st BN, 7th Marines, 1st MARDIV, III MAF as a rifleman Private First Class on…

HOTH – Welcome Home Ceremony – VAMC – Clarksburg, WV – 04 Aug 17

A “Welcome Home” ceremony will be held for all veterans, their friends and families, at the Louis A Johnson, VA Medical Center, 1 Medical Center Drive, Clarksburg, WV 26301,on August 4, 2017. Harrison County Honor Guard will conduct the opening ceremony and the PGR has been invited to participate with a flag line. RCIC for event will be: Boonie Jarvis (dolittle202@gmail.com) Briefing at 11:30 at the VA Park (adjacent to the Hospital parking lot) This is an ‘outdoor’ event, dress…

Chris F. Gore, USN WWII Veteran – Alderson, WV – 22 Jul 17

The family of Chris F. Gore, US Navy WWII veteran, has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to participate in final rites for their loved one. Chris is the father of a PGR member. This will be a flag line only mission, and will not require an escort. Please bring a 3 x 5 flag. If you don’t have a flag, one will be provided. PRIMARY STAGING DETAILS: 22 Jul 2017 Primary Staging Time: 9:30 A.M. Johnson Memorial United Methodist Church…