2017

ABOUT THE MISSION: The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited to stand in silent honor and respect for Gary Cooley, U.S. Army Veteran, who tragically lost his life in a motorcycle accident on 28 March. Gary was beloved by all who met him. An auto mechanic by trade, a skill he acquired while serving in the U.S. Army, it was also his passion in life. His love of motorcycles spanned his life, and his joy while riding was clearly evident.…

ABOUT THE MISSION: Ernest was born on March 27, 1951 and passed away on Wednesday, March 22, 2017. Ernest was a resident of Salem, West Virginia. Ernest was a graduate of Doddridge County High School. Ernest was also a U.S. Army Veteran and served in Vietnam. Ernest was married to Cindy, had two daughters and four grandchildren. Harbert Funeral Home at 287 West Main Street, Salem West Virginia, 26426 will handle the services and interment will be at the Centerpoint…

Brian “Zach” Willard, Veteran USAF – WoT Nitro, West Virginia – 17 Mar 2017 ABOUT THE MISSION: The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited to stand in honor of Brian “Zach” Willard as he is laid to rest this Friday, March 17th. Zach served 8 years in the Air Force, including two tours in Iraq, in support of the Global War on Terror; during his last deployment, he was injured in an IED incident, which effectively ended his plans for…

  The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited to stand in silent Honor and Respect for PVT Clarence F. Rice, US Army, WWII Veteran for his final services on Saturday, 18 Mar 17. Clarence went to be with the Lord on 08 Mar 17. He graduated with honors from Wellsburg High School in 1943. He was drafted into the United States Army in 1943 and spent a short time there before he was honorably medically discharged. He was an evangelist…

As he stood for so many in the past, it is now time for us to stand for Pvt Kelly H. Turner, USMC Veteran & PGR Member. Kelly went to be with the Lord, very unexpectedly, on 02 Mar 17. Services will be held on Monday, 06 Mar, at the Brown Funeral Home, 327 W. King St., Martinsburg, WV (https://tinyurl.com/hragon2) beginning at 1300. WV District Captain Steve Chapman (shchapman@hotmail.com) is the Ride Captain in Charge, assisted by WV State Captain…

ABOUT THE MISSION: Marvin faithfully served in the US Marines between 1961-1971; he served two combat tours in Vietnam. Upon completion of those tours, he led security elements of the U.S. Embassy in Iran, Cyprus, Vietnam and Libya. His family has requested the Patriot Guard Riders stand in honor of their loved one during his final services. Because of the extreme short notice, we understand if attendance is an issue for most folks, but if you are able to make…

The family of Paul A. Hall has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to stand in honor of their loved one at his final services, Monday 30 Jan 2017. Paul served his country as a Specialist, US Army Reserves, 305th MP Company, and did a tour in Afghanistan as part of Operation Enduring Freedom. This mission will consist of a flag line at the funeral home, escort to the Donel Kinnard Memorial State Veteran’s Cemetery, and a flag line at the…

The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited to stand in silent Honor and Respect for SP4 Robert S. “Bob” Kish, U.S. Army, Vietnam Veteran, for his final services on Thursday, 12 Jan 17.  Bob went to be with the Lord on January 9, 2017 ushered in by the saints after a short illness. At the time of his death Bob was West Virginia VFW State Commander and a Life Member of the Elm Grove Post 4442. He was a member…