2018 – WV Patriot Guard

SFC Robert Arbogast, USA (Ret) – Louisa, KY/Ft Gay, WV – 29 Dec 18

ABOUT THE MISSION: We have been invited by the family of Robert T. Arbogast, to stand in his honor. Mr. Arbogast served our country with courage and honor in the United States Army. He retired as an E-7 (SFC) with three tours in Vietnam. We are honored to stand for him. PRIMARY STAGING DETAILS: 12-29-18 Staging Time: 9:30 am McDonalds 18199 US Route 23 (Bird’s Nest, intersection of US 23 and Route 3) Louisa, Kentucky 41230 Ride Captain: Tom Epperly…

PFC Andrew Weisal, US Army, Korean Conflict – Wheeling, WV – 18 Dec 18

ABOUT THE MISSION: The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited to stand in silent Honor and Respect for PFC Andrew C. “Pooch” Weisal, U.S. Army Veteran of the Korean Conflict for his final services and interment on Tuesday, 18 Dec 18. “Pooch” went to be with the Lord on 15 Dec 18. PFC Weisal proudly served his Country as a member of the 1st Infantry Division, between the Korean War and Vietnam War. He was stationed at check point Charlie,…

Wreaths Across America – Parkersburg, WV – 15 Dec 18

ABOUT THE MISSION: The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited to participate in Wreaths Across America at the Parkersburg City Park, Parkersburg, WV on Saturday, 15 Dec 18. PRIMARY STAGING DETAILS: 12-15-18 Staging Time: 11:00 a.m. Location: Parkersburg City Park, 1920 Park Ave., Parkersburg, WV 26101 (https://tinyurl.com/yd8d5wd7) Ride Captain: Joe Cumblidge (wvugo2001@suddenlink.net). Special Instructions: Mission Brief: 1115 Flag line will be in place by 1130 and will be maintained for the duration of services. Parkersburg Civil…

Wreaths Across America – Donel C. Kinnard Cemetery – Dunbar, WV – 15 Dec 18

ABOUT THE MISSION: The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited to participate in Wreaths Across America at the Donel C. Kinnard State Veteran’s Cemetery in Dunbar, WV on Saturday, 15 Dec 18. PRIMARY STAGING DETAILS: 12-15-18 Staging Time: 11:00 a.m. Location: Parking lot adjacent to the West Virginia State Police Academy, 135 Academy Dr., Dunbar, WV (https://tinyurl.com/y93m6ldh). Ride Captain: Jeanne Shaffer (jas875@frontier.com) Special Instructions: Mission Brief: 1115 Flag line will be in place by 1130 and will be maintained…

Wreaths Across America – Grafton, WV – 15 Dec 18

ABOUT THE MISSION: Patriot Guard Riders have been requested to do a flag line for Wreaths Across America,Grafton National Cemetery, Dec 15, 2018, PRIMARY STAGING DETAILS: 12-15-18 Staging Time: 11:00 Grafton National Cemetery, 353-401 Walnut St Grafton, West Virginia 26354 Ride Captain: Buddy Myers (myersbuddy@hotmail.com) Special Instructions: Briefing at 11:15, flag line in place by 11:30 Flags & Water: Flags will not be provided Large Bike Flags will NOT be needed. Water WILL NOT be provided, please bring your own.…

HOTH – Pearl Harbor Memorial Day – Morgantown, WV – 07 Dec 18

ABOUT THE MISSION: The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited to stand in silent Honor for the Pearl Harbor Memorial Day Event. PRIMARY STAGING DETAILS: 12-07-18 Staging Time: 09:00 Oglebay Hall West Virginia University campus Morgantown, West Virginia 26508 Ride Captain: Doug Geary 304-291-0088 (H) 304-816-9174 (C) Special Instructions: There is very limited Parking in the area. Paid parking is available in the lower level of the Mountainlair Parking Garage. Allow ample time to park and reach staging area. Flag…

Joseph L. “Joe” Wilson, USAF/WVANG (Ret) – Huntington, WV – 01 Dec 18

ABOUT THE MISSION: The Patriot Guard Riders have been requested to stand in silent Honor and Respect for Joseph L. “Joe” Wilson, US Air Force/WV Army National Guard (Retired) for his final services and interment on Saturday, 01 Dec 18 in Huntington, WV. Joe went to be with the Lord on 27 Nov 18. Joe was a Vietnam Era veteran. He was active in VFW and AL in West Virginia. Member of Vietnam Veterans of America chapter 949. Office holder…

SPC Nicholas “Nick” Jividen, U.S. Army WoT – Poca, WV – 19 Nov 18

ABOUT THE MISSION: The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited to participate in the final services and interment of SPC Nicholas “Nick” Caleb Jividen, U.S. Army, on Monday, 19 Nov 18, in Poca, WV. Nick went to be with the Lord on 06 Nov as the result of an armored vehicle training accident at Ft. Irwin, Loma Linda CA. Nick was a signal analyst to Headquarters Support Company, 3rd Battalion, 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne). His services spanned the gamut…