Updated 29 May 07 1641cdt Aranel   *********UPDATED INFORMATION*********    Just spoke w/Ron who is at work and unable to make postings at this time and want to provide some updated information on this Mission of Honor for Deputy Meyer.    Ron's family has nothing but the highest praise for the Patriot Guard Riders and what we do.  They wish us to be an "integral part" of his final services.    Although previously announced that there would be no escort at the conclusion of services, the family has requested that we participate in the procession from Kepner Funeral Home to the Valley Grove Community Center, a distance of approximately 10 miles.  At their request, we will take a position behind the family vehicle, ahead of the Blue Knights and Red Knights, for this most solemn journey.  Although we have been invited to attend the wake at the Community Center, as is our practice, we have respectfully declined so as not to interfere with their grieving process.    Although not yet confirmed, Ron is attempting to obtain permission for us to stage at the Tractor Supply Company, 6 Elm Grove Crossing Mall, Wheeling, WV  26003 (304-238-0050).  As previously stated, staging time will be 0900, ride briefing approximately 0920 and KSU @ 0930 so as to arrive at the funeral home NLT 0945.  Directions to TSC can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/34pe6e.    Current weather forecast for the Wheeling area is for Wednesday night low's around 60 with Thursday being sunny and temperatures in the mid-80's with light winds.  Please dress accordingly and have fluids on hand if possible.  We will be maintaining a flag line vigil in excess of two hours.    Continue monitoring this thread for updated information as it becomes available.  Thank you, all, for your interest in standing for Deputy Meyer and for your support. Respects, Joe

Joe Cumblidge West Virginia State Captain UOV HOG Chapter RM1 USCG 1969-78 Montani semper liberi (Mountaineers are always free) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- *********************ITINERARY CHANGE*************************    Due to the anticipated enormity of Deputy Meyer's services, the funeral has been moved from Kepner Funeral Home, across the street to St. Mark Evangelical Lutheran Church, 141 Kruger St., Wheeling, WV  26003 (304-242-3466).  Directions to here may be viewed at: http://www.stmarkluth.com/map1.html.    Again, to accomodate the amount of visitors expected to pay their final respects to Ron and his family, Thursday's visitation schedule has been moved up to 0900 instead of the originally posted 1000.  Visitation vigil will be maintained at the funeral home during the period from 0900-1115 after which we will move our flag line across the street to St. Mark's, in preparation for the services.    BECAUSE OF THIS CHANGE, STAGING TIME WILL NOW BE 0800, PRE-RIDE BRIEFING AROUND 0820 AND KSU @ 0830.    Staging location has now been CONFIRMED as previously posted.    The funeral director also has told Ron that all escorts, parking and flag line locations are being handled by the local LEO's.  We will follow their lead and instructions so as to minimize confusion.    While this will have no effect on our ability to carry out our planned mission, there is a possibility that the procession will NOT be going to the Valley Grove Community Center as previously stated.  Attempts are now being made to secure the White Palace at Wheeling Park High School, located in Oglebay Park (http://www.oglebay-resort.com/wheelingpark/directions.htm).  Confirmation of this may not occur until the morning of the services but, again, will have no direct bearing on what we are to do.    Any other updates or changes will be posted immediately.  We do apologize for having to make these changes but, as the funeral director has stated, this is the largest service they've ever handled.     Thank you for your diligence and patience. Respects, Joe Joe Cumblidge West Virginia State Captain UOV HOG Chapter RM1 USCG 1969-78

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updated 28 May 07 at 1707cdt by oldiron

  Sorry for the late posting as my computer decide to give up the ghost.  Joe, thankfully, took up my slack.  Here  is what we know as of right now:

  Deputy Meyer's son, Zack, is now in the air.  The services we will attend, so far, are scheduled for Thurday, May 31, at Kepner's funeral home.  The address is below in Joe's posting.  Staging will be around 09:00 with site to be designated by tomorrow night.  We will NOT be escorting Deputy Meyer to his final resting place as he will be cremated.  We will stand a flag line before 10:00.  The service is at 12:00. Upon completion of the service, Deputy Meyer will be taken from the funeral home for his final wish.  Please follow this thread for more updates as I get them.

This man's passing is a big loss to this and other communities in the surrounding area.  Everbody around here knew who Ron Meyer was, so, let's give this fine officer the very best we have to offer.

                                                                                                                Ride safe,

                                                                                                                 Ron J.