2019 – Page 2 – WV Patriot Guard

HOTH – Veteran’s Day Celebration – Clay, WV – 07 Nov 19

ABOUT THE MISSION: The West Virginia Patriot Guard Riders have been invited to have lunch and participate in the Veterans Day Program at Clay County High School, 1 Panther Dr. Clay WV 25043. There is a flag line for the Veterans and Guests before the program starts. This is also an opportunity for the students to learn about respect not only for the flag, but also for the Veterans who served our country. PRIMARY STAGING DETAILS: 11-07-19 Staging Time:…

YN1 Newton Blihar, USN (Ret), VN Veteran – Grant Town/Morgantown, WV – 02 Nov 19

ABOUT THE MISSION: The Patriot Guard Riders have invited to stand in silent Honor and Respect for YN1 Newton Frederick Blihar, U.S. Navy (Retired), Vietnam Veteran for his final services on Saturday, 02 Nov 19. Petty Officer Blihar served our great Country honorably for 21 years. Among the many awards he received are the National Defense Service Medal, 4th Good Conduct Medal, Vietnam Service Medal (7 stars), Navy Unit Commendation Ribbon, Navy Expeditionary Medal (Cuba), Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (Korea)…

BM2 Randy Prunty, US Navy WoT Veteran – Jane Lew/Weston, WV – 26 Oct 19

The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited to stand in silent Honor and Respect for BM2 Randy Prunty, U.S. Navy, WoT Veteran for his final services and interment on Saturday, 26 Oct 19. Randy left his home and went to be with the Lord on Monday, 21 Oct 19. Randy served his Country honorably from 1981-1991 being deployed to both Iraq and Afghanistan. Services will be at the Pat Boyle Funeral Home, 144 Hackers Creek Rd.,…

NON-PGR Event – St. Albans Veteran’s Day Parade – 02 Nov 19

For your information, if you’d care to participate. Invitation has been received: ************************FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ********************* St. Albans Veterans’ Parade November 2, 2019 “The veterans of our military services have put their lives on the line to protect the freedoms that we enjoy. They have dedicated their lives to their country and deserve to be recognized for their commitment. – Judd Gregg” The St. Albans American Legion Post 73, the American Legion Riders, and the VFW…

Honor Mission – Robert “T-Bone” Smith – USAF (Retired)/PGR Member – Dunbar, WV – 25 Oct 19

The Patriot Guard Riders have been requested to stand in silent Honor and Respect for Robert “T-Bone” Smith as he is reinterred in the Donel C. Kinnard State Veterans Cemetery, 130 Academy Dr., Dunbar, WV (https://tinyurl.com/y3fdvs56) on Friday, 25 Oct 19 at 1:00 PM. Bob willingly served our great Nation as a member of the U.S. Air Force for 20 years. After retirement he returned to West Virginia eventually becoming actively involved in the Patriot Guard Riders as a…

SHORT NOTICE – SPC Dakota Paul Jones, US Army Reserves – Dunbar, WV – 17 Oct19

SHORT NOTICE Honor Mission Dakota Paul Jones USAR – WoT Dunbar, West Virginia – 10-17-19 ABOUT THE MISSION: The Patriot Guard Riders have been requested to stand in silent Honor and Respect for SPC Dakota Paul Jones, U.S. Army Reserve, for his interment ceremony on Thursday, 17 Oct 19 at the Donel C. Kinnard State Veteran’s Cemetery, 130 Academy Drive, Dunbar, WV (https://tinyurl.com/y3fdvs56). During his period of enlistment SPC Jones served multiple deployments to the Sandbox. PRIMARY STAGING DETAILS: 10-17-19…

Honor Mission – Donald “DC” Choice, U.S. Army Veteran – Dunbar, WV – 04 Oct 19

The Patriot Guard Riders have been requested to stand in silent Honor and Respect for Donald “DC” Choice, U.S. Army Veteran, for his final graveside services. Donald went to be with the Lord on 21 Sep 19. Immediately after graduation from high school in 1960, he enlisted in the U.S. Army and later became a member of the 101st Airborne. Services will be held beginning at 1:00 PM at the Donel C. Kinnard State Veterans Cemetery, 130…

HOTH – Welcome Home Honor Flight – Huntington, WV- 05 Oct 19

The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited to meet at the Tri-State Airport in Huntington to welcome back home our Veterans from their trip to Washington, DC to view our war memorials on Saturday, 05 Oct 19. Staging will be at 6:15 PM at the Tri-State Airport, 1449 Co Rte 3/1, Huntington, WV 25704 (https://tinyurl.com/ydcqht3n). Mission briefing at 6:30 PM. Additional information will be provided during the briefing. We will form our flag line for our…