The family of Mario Perito, US Army veteran, has asked the Patriot Guard Riders to participate in their hero’s final services The service will be on Wednesday, May 9, at 11:00 a.m. Staging will be at : Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home 3219 Main Street Weirton, WV 26062 Staging time: 9:30 a.m.at the funeral…
ABOUT THE MISSION: 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, in Wellsburg, WV. This ceremony will honor the fallen, and the survivors form this historic event. Survivors, descendants, and dignitaries will be on hand to speak, and also many youth military organizations. A memorial wreath will be placed in the Ohio River to honor the fallen heroes. Exhibits throughout the day will…
ABOUT THE MISSION: The Patriot Guard Riders have been requested to provide escort then stand in silent Honor and Respect for 1SG Chester Howard West, US Army, WWI MOH recipient as he is laid to rest in the Donel C. Kinnard Veteran’s Cemetery in Dunbar, WV on Saturday, 12 May 18. His citation reads: “The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to First Sergeant Chester Howard West, (ASN: 2263711) United States…
ABOUT THE MISSION: The Patriot Guard Riders have been asked to stand in silent Honor and Respect for Leroy McElrath, a disabled U.S. Navy Veteran of the Vietnam Era for his graveside services on Sunday, 22 Apr 2018. PRIMARY STAGING DETAILS: 22 Apr 2018 Primary Staging Time: 1330 P.M. Knights of Pythias Cemetery Pine Grove, West Virginia – https://tinyurl.com/y7bl6njc Ride Captain: Mike (bumpnrun6224@gmail.com) and Susan (starr6562@gmail.com) Whitlatch are the Co-RCIC of this most Honorable mission. Special Instructions: This will be…
ABOUT THE MISSION: The Patriot Guard Riders have been asked to participate in the official flag dedication/ raising ceremony at Valley Harley Davidson, at the Highlands on April 21, 2018. We have been asked to raise the American flag, during the National anthem, and also provide a flag line during the ceremony. We have also been asked to do the opening invocation, and pay respects to our veterans. Valley Harley has been very supportive of our military, LEO’s, and first…
*_ABOUT THE MISSION:_* The family of SGT Frank Bukovinsky has requested the Patriot Guard Riders stand in honor of their loved one at his interment ceremony on April 17th, at 1300 hours. Frank served in the US Army, in-country, in Vietnam, and we will be honored to stand for him. This will be a flag-line only mission at the Donel C. Kinnard Memorial State Veteran’s Cemetery. There is no escort required/requested; your choice of conveyance is up to you. *_PRIMARY…
Seventh Annual Regional Gathering of the Guard – June 8th -10th, 2018 Welcoming ALL Patriot Guard Riders, family and friends! Cost: $35.00 per Person $55.00 per Couple, Includes Dinner on Saturday, Ride Costs, & Tee Shirt. Host Hotel: A block of rooms has been secured at the Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Triadelphia – Wheeling WV. This facility has a bar and swimming pool, conference room and complimentary breakfast. Plenty of shops and restaurants and Valley Harley Davidson are located…
*_ABOUT THE MISSION:_* The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited to stand in silent Honor and Respect for Robert L. (Lou) Hodges, USAF Air National Guard Veteran of the Vietnam Era during his graveside services on Saturday, 07 April 2018. *_PRIMARY STAGING DETAILS:_ 07 Apr 2018* *Primary Staging Time:* 1030 A.M. Marmet Cemetery Cemetery Dr. Marmet, West Virginia – https://tinyurl.com/yb45luws *Ride Captain:*WV RC Dave Shaffer (pdshaffer327@yahoo.com) is the RCIC of this most honorable mission. *Special Instructions:* Mission briefing at 1045.…
