2017 – Page 6 – WV Patriot Guard

SHORT NOTICE – T/5 Richard Regester, USA, WWII Veteran – Clarksburg, WV – 25 May 17

The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited to stand in silent Honor and Respect for T/5 Richard O. Regester, U.S. Army, WWII Veteran, for his final services and interment on Thursday, 25 May 15. Richard went to be in the Lord’s Army at 1100 this morning. PRIMARY STAGING DETAILS: 25 May 2017 Primary Staging Time: 0930 A.M. Amos-Carveli Funeral Home 201 Edison St. Clarksburg, WV Clarksburg, West Virginia – 26301 https://tinyurl.com/kx2calu Ride Captain: WV RC Buddy Myers (myersbuddy@hotmail.com) is the…

S2C Martin W. Kozusnik Sr, USN WWII – Wheeling, WV – 20 May 17

The Patriot Guard Riders have been asked to escort Mr. Kozusnik, and his family, on his last ride to his final resting place. We will also stand a flag line for the graveside services. S2C Kozusnik was very proud of his service during WWII. As we will be traveling about 5 miles to the Stone Church cemetery, all riders are encouraged to make sure any bike flags are secure and roadworthy. Further details will be given at the ride briefing.…

Cpl Cory Michael Starliper, USMC/USMCR/Volunteer Firefighter – GWOT Veteran – Inwood, WV – 16 May 17

The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited to stand in silent Honor and Respect for Cpl Cory M. Starliper, USMC/USMCR/Volunteer Firefighter, during his final services and interment on Tuesday, 16 May 17. Cory went to be with the Lord on 10 May 17. He served honorably with the U.S. Marines in the Global War on Terror, being honorably discharged in August 2016 but remaining a part of the inactive Reserves. He was also an active member of the Middleway, WV…

American Heroes – Morgantown, West Virginia – 18 May 2017

This is the 2017 Official Observance of Morgantown’s 6th Gene Vance, Jr. Day and a Tribute to Heroes Wreath Laying Ceremony. To Honor the legacy of American soldiers who returned home from war in the United States and remember the fallen and supports the wounded. This will include reading of the Gene Vance, Jr. Day Proclamation. The Patriot Guard has been requested to stand a flag line in honor of Gene Vance and all other Heroes. Event will be held…

Bataan Death March Survivors Ceremony – Wellsburg, WV – 05 May 17

***IMPORTANT INFORMATION** The PGR has again been invited to participate in the Bataan Death March Day of Remembrance Ceremony to be held at the Brooke County Library. This ceremony will honor the fallen, and the survivors form this historic event. Survivors, descendants, and dignitaries will be on hand to speak. A memorial wreath will be placed in the Ohio River to honor the fallen heroes. Exhibits throughout the day will include a full bivouac set up, as well as artifacts…

Billy Joe Vickers Bridge Dedication – Milton, WV – 06 May 17

**********AT THE FAMILY’S REQUEST THIS MISSION IS NOW A STAND DOWN!!!********** 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, May 6, 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…

Robert Ramsey, USA, Korean War Veteran – Barboursville, WV – 14 Apr 17

The family of Robert Ramsey has requested the Patriot Guard Riders assist with the escort, and funeral services of their loved one. Mr. Ramsey served honorably as a member of the US Army, and spent 18 months in Korea during the war. We will be honored to fulfill their request. This mission will consist of an escort from Barboursville, WV to the Donel C. Kinnard Memorial State Veteran’s Cemetery in Institute, WV, on Friday April 14, 2017, and a flag…

LT Peter Atkinson, USA WWII KIA – Martinsburg, WV – 08 Apr 17

ABOUT THE MISSION: When Lieutenant Peter William “Bill” Atkinson bid farewell to Martinsburg, West Virginia in 1941 to join a small group of American Volunteer Group (AVG) pilots called the “Flying Tigers” in Burma (now Myanmar), no one realized that it would be almost 76 years until he returned. Unfortunately, Lt. Atkinson would lose his life in Burma, and there begins the saga of returning him to his country and family in West Virginia. Lt. Atkinson was killed testing a…