2021

The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited to stand in silent Honor and Respect for James Kenny “Jim” Hartman, 76 U S Army Veteran, U.S. Air Force for his final services on Wednesday, 28 July 2021. Jim went to be with the Lord on Friday, 23 July 2021. Jim was a graduate of Elkins High School with the Class of 1964. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and later joined the 130th Airlift Squadron of the WV…

The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited to stand in silent honor and respect for one of our own, RC John R. Brown, 61, U S Army veteran for his final services on Wednesday, 21 July 2021.  John went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, 14 July 2021. John proudly served in the United States Army, stationed at Ft. Campbell Kentucky in the 101st Airborne Air Assault Division, 1st of the 503rd , Cock of the Walk Unit.  While…

The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited to stand in silent Honor and Respect for Wilbur Franklin Long, 72 U S Army Vietnam Veteran for his final services on Sunday, 18 July 2021. Wilbur went to be with the Lord on Thursday, 15 July 2021.Wilbur, often referred to as Buck was born March 25, 1949, in Gauley Bridge, WV, a son of the late Wilbur G. Long and Elva J Long (Kincaid). He was a U.S. Army Veteran and retired…

The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited to stand for Stanley Allen Moore, 69, U.S. Marine Corps, for his final services. Stanley went to be with the Lord on Sunday 11 July 2021. Stanley graduated from PSHS in 1969 and was in the Marines from 1969-1973. He worked steady and hard throughout his life and retired from Pioneer Masonry in 2011. He loved his family and friends most of all and enjoyed nature, fishing, wood crafting and helping those who…

The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited to stand in silent Honor and Respect for Samuel Lee Crites, 70 U S Army Vietnam Veteran for his final services on Sunday 11, July 2021. Samuel went to be with the Lord on Monday, 5 July 2021. Samuel served our country in the Army during the Vietnam War. He received the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal w//60 Device, Army Commendation Medal and Sharpshooter M-16 Rifle.…

William “Bill” Gabriel Chiodo, 95 U S Navy WWII Veteran, served proudly in the United States Navy during WWII on the USNTS Great Lakes, Il and the USS Medusa (AR 1) receiving Pacific and American Theater Ribbons, WWII Victory Medal and the Philippine Liberation Ribbon. He retired after 40 years of service to Weirton Steel Corp. Bill was a faithful member of St. Anthony Catholic Church, Follansbee, serving in the Knights of Columbus in Mingo, in addition to the Theta…

The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited to stand in silent Honor and Respect for Lawrence Davis, 94 U. S. Navy WWII Veteran. for his final services on Saturday, 3 July 2021. Lawrence went to be with the Lord on Monday 3 May 2021. Lawrence served in WWII on the USS Reno. He joined the Navy at age 16! Lawrence was a very “simple” man and never wanted a “fuss” made over him, so we all decided we would stand…

The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited to stand in silent Honor and Respect for William R. Holderb,72 U. S. Navy Vietnam Veteran for his final services on Friday, 25 June 2021. William, went to be with the Lord on Monday, 15 Feb 2021. William graduated from Ironton high school in 1968 and joined the US Navy, he was first stationed at Barber’s Point Hawaii, then the USS Iwo Jima. While onboard the Iwo Jima the ship retrieved Apollo 13.…