Patriot Guard Riders

Thanks form JB

jayhill111 — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 10:32:00 GMT

Patriot Riders:

Like so many others, I have lost many friends and colleagues in the current conflicts; you have been there for every funeral service-- My first, I remember standing in formation, trying to be strong and look tough, as you all filed in quietly across the street and presented your flags-- I was overwhelmed at the honor of that--- the quiet and remote show of support--no--much more than that--- the show of UNION with us. We, the military, are the wall of protection for the USA, but every now and then when we honor a fallen teammate we want just for a second to be human, vulnerable, and grieving. It is such an honor to know that when we are in that momentary state, you are there in the defensive perimeter to allow us, just for a moment, to let down our guard. At my first CONUS funeral, I remember feeling just that when I saw you file in across the street. You got it-- I can let down for just a moment. Then recover, and get back in the fight.

Thanks-

NEVER TOO EARLY TO MAIL 2

jayhill111 — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 09:21:00 GMT

NEVER TOO EARLY TO MAIL

OVERSEAS HOLIDAY MAILING DATES SET
It’s never too early to begin planning for overseas holiday mailings. And with thousands of American troops and civilians stationed around the world, the coming weeks will be a busy time for mailing international and military parcels, cards and packages.

To ensure delivery of holiday cards and packages by Dec. 25 to military APO/FPO addresses overseas, the Postal Service recommends that mail for service members be sent no later than the military mailing deadlines. For example, the recommended mailing date for the most economical postage to overseas military installations, including Iraq and Afghanistan, is Nov. 13.

MILITARY MAILING DEADLINES

Military Mail Addressed To:	Express Mail Military Service (EMMS) note1	First-Class Mail Letters and Cards	Priority Mail	Parcel Airlift Mail (PAL) note 2	Space Available Mail (SAM) note 3	Parcel Post
APO/FPO AE ZIPs 090-092	Dec-18	Dec-11	Dec-11	Dec-4	Nov-28	Nov-13
APO/FPO AE ZIP 093	N/A	Dec-4	Dec-4	Dec-1	Nov-21	Nov-13
APO/FPO AE ZIPs 094-098	Dec-18	Dec-11	Dec-11	Dec-4	Nov-28	Nov-13
APO/FPO AA ZIP 340	Dec-18	Dec-11	Dec-11	Dec-4	Nov-28	Nov-13
APO/FPO AP ZIPs 962-966	Dec-18	Dec-11	Dec-11	Dec-4	Nov-28	Nov-13

note 1: EMMS: Express Mail Military Service is available to selected military post offices. Check with your local Post Office to determine if this service is available to your APO/FPO of address.

note 2: PAL is a service that provides air transportation for parcels on a space-available basis. It is available for Parcel Post items not exceeding 30 pounds in weight or 60 inches in length and girth combined. The applicable PAL fee must be paid in addition to the regular surface rate of postage for each addressed piece sent by PAL service.

note 3: SAM parcels are paid at the Parcel Post postage rate with maximum weight and size limits of 15 pounds and 60 inches in length and girth combined. SAM parcels are first transported domestically by surface and then to overseas destinations by air on a space-available basis.

“Mailing holiday gifts to service members early will help ensure that a piece of home arrives in plenty of time to make the celebration complete,” said Pranab Shah, vice president and managing director, Global Business.

To help the families and friends of U.S. military personnel, the Postal Service offers a discount on its largest Priority Mail Flat Rate box. And flat-rate boxes are free at any Post Office, or can be ordered online at The Postal Store. Postage, labels, and customs forms can be printed online any time using Click-N-Ship.

USPS also continues to show support to those serving in the armed forces by offering free Military Care Kits, designed specifically for military families sending packages overseas. The mailing kits can be ordered by phone by calling 1-800-610-8734 and asking for the Care Kit. Each kit includes two “America Supports You” large Priority Mail Flat-Rate boxes, four medium-sized Priority Mail Flat-Rate boxes, six Priority Mail labels, one roll of Priority Mail tape, and six customs forms with envelopes.

Mail addressed to military post offices overseas is subject to certain conditions or restrictions regarding content, preparation and handling. APO/FPO addresses generally require customs forms.

Bassman and Marines from Camp Lejeune NC

jayhill111 — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 22:31:00 GMT

My husband – Dean Robinson aka Bassman – AL PGR member and Ride Captain - is retired from the US Army, a civilian contractor working for the government, a HERO in my books. He is currently embedded with a group of Marines from Camp Lejeune stationed in the Helmand Province – Combat Outpost Xxxx Xxxxxx Xxxxxx Afghanistan. He sent me these pictures this morning of his “group”. The PRG flag they are holding is the very same flag that Rob and I fly on the back of our bike on PGR missions and these fine gentlemen were so excited about it being at their camp. I just wanted to share with you these photos.

PGR Flag from The Dalles Oregon to Camp Clark Afghanistan

jayhill111 — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 21:57:00 GMT

June 2009, local Patriot Guard Riders hosted a visitation at the Oregon Veterans Home in The Dalles, Oregon.

One of our Riders from Goldendale, Washington had been assigned, as a civilian with the Corp of Engineers to Afghanistan. While he was home on leave our signed PGR flag was given to him to present to his unit. In October the flag from the Mid Columbia was presented at Camp Clark, Khost Afghanistan, just 10 miles from the Pakistan border. (Scott is 2nd from left, top row)

OCT 09

whirlwind — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 07:49:00 GMT

Another month has come and gone....

SEP 09

whirlwind — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 09:09:00 GMT

Gathering of the Guards '09 was an amazing...

JUL 09

whirlwind — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 09:10:00 GMT

I'd like to make a couple of....

JUN09

whirlwind — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 10:59:00 GMT

It's been quite a challenging time...

MAR 09

whirlwind — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 03:05:00 GMT

Late as usual...

FEB 09

whirlwind — Sat, 07 Mar 2009 02:47:00 GMT

I'm a couple of days late, but...

JAN09

whirlwind — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 16:05:00 GMT

I am very pleased to announce that the Patriot Guard Riders Inc, has filed a motion for Summary Judgment with the USPTO.

PGR Garage Sale 2008

jayhill111 — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 13:07:00 GMT

As we accessorize and customize our bikes we all end up with a garage full of parts that collect dust and take up space. We can't bring ourselves to get rid of these items, but we have no good use for them and may never need them again. Well, the PGR now has a need for those items. We need you to go through your garage and DONATE all of your good, clean, unwanted motorcycle accessories/parts to the PGR. We will sell these items on eBay and all proceeds (sales less shipping costs) will be used for the Legal Defense Fund. Motorcycle parts/accessories include pegs, seats, lights, handle bars, grips, kickstands, sissie bars, luggage, bags, mirrors, etc...

Please follow the simple steps listed below should you choose to participate in this event.

Ship your donated item to:

PGR Garage Sale
C/O BTC
900 N. East Ave.
Panama City, Florida 32401

Include a description with all pertinent info such as Part #, Make, Model, and Year if the item is bike specific.

Please include your name and email address as we will email you a receipt for your tax deductible donation. It will be up to each individual contributor to list the value of the donated item(s) on each receipt when received.

Should you have any questions that are specific to this fund raising event please email them to: pgrldfgaragesale@gmail.com

The link to the garage sale on ebay is: http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZpgr_garagesale2008

Board Talk

whirlwind — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 17:14:00 GMT

Board Talk - Dec 08

Board Talk

whirlwind — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 05:46:00 GMT

Something new...

Farewell from Bear

whirlwind — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 06:46:00 GMT

Thank you much for the prayers...

Ed's Shed

whirlwind — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 04:50:00 GMT

Welcome to Ed's Shed...

Mission Complete: Wreaths Across America 2007 (Click this Link for Additional Info and Photos)

82nd_Airborne_Dad — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 06:51:00 GMT

2007 Wreath Across America Escort to Arlington National Cemetery.

This year’s planning for this endeavor started in May when Bunny and I first went up to the Worcester Wreath Company and met with Mr. Worcester. At this meeting he told us that we will be bringing 10,000 wreaths to Arlington. He had a vision of taking a whole week and stopping at different towns along the way to spread the word about America never forgetting our veterans, and especially those who gave all to keep America free.

He asked us to help him plan the trip from Maine to Arlington and that night we went to work and mapped out the whole trip and sent the planned route to him the next day. What he did next was unbelievable; he estimated all of the towns we would be passing thru on the journey: a total of 196 is what he gathered. Then his instructed his office staff sent out letters to each one of these town asking if they would be interested in us stopping in their individual cities on the trip south. And that was the start of this year’s escort to Arlington.

The following recap of events would not have been possible without the help of many dedicated Patriot Guard Riders. We would like to take this opportunity to thank the hundreds of PGR members and all the other organizations that helped to make this year’s escort so successful. Some of you rode long distances thru all kinds of weather to join us and show your respect to our heroes . . .we thank you.

Mr. and Mrs. Worcester and family and all their employees at the Worcester Wreath Co. we also salute you on a job well done . . .

Snap & Bonnie's Farwells . . .

82nd_Airborne_Dad — Fri, 02 Nov 2007 07:44:00 GMT

Over the past week I've done a lot of thinking about PGR. It's been quite a ride!! More tears and joy than I could have imagined. I'd like to share some of those thoughts and memories with you . . .

Thanks For Your Patience . . .

82nd_Airborne_Dad — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 04:20:00 GMT

Web Site Administrator Announcement

Thanks for your patience . . .

I just wanted to thank everyone for your patience with me and my family with our moving this past few months. For those of you that missed the previous announcement, my wife and I built a new home this year, but before we could complete it our rental lease ended and the Land Lady asked us to move. We have been staying with good friends for about 2 months now. You ask what does this mean to you.

It means that where we are staying our Internet connect has been very unreliable, which in turn means that very few changes have been made to the PGR Flags for our Troops Program, Troop and Member Photo of the Day, or new HOTH stories on the home page. I can't do those uploads with a poor connection.

After we move one more time this week on the 27th I hope to get back to business as usual. For those that have asked: yes we have had additional flags received and pledged; we have had numerous new requests from our troops for flags too; and we have received numerous new photos from our troops and members for those projects and programs I post on the home page.

I hope to get those changed out on a regular basis again. We have one week of full chaos left, and then maybe a couple of week of catching up and making all those changes. My wife Jen and I thank you all for your prayers, support and understanding.

Thank you . . .

Neal & Jennifer Heupel

Retirement from the Dixie Regional Captain Position

heartl — Sun, 26 Aug 2007 15:21:00 GMT

Read this letter from Jim (Dinky Dau) Lorenzo, our friend and fellow PGR member, who is stepping down from his Regional Captain position.

Heroes to Hometowns and Help on The Homefront

bear! — Sun, 12 Aug 2007 14:28:00 GMT

National participation between the Patriot Guard Riders and various other organizations. Networking to provide the best support and coverage for our wounded troops and veterans.

An Extreme Home Makeover For The Cabaniss Family (CLICK HERE FOR ADDITIONAL INFO)

heartl — Sat, 11 Aug 2007 21:01:00 GMT

Soldiers Angels and the Patriot Guard Riders in a joint effort have taken on the monumental task of providing a decent home for Cpl Jeremy (Matt) Cabaniss and his family to live in. Cpl Jeremy (Matt) Cabaniss was injured in Iraq in two IED explosions. What started out as a Roof repair has turned into a national project. Riders from as far as Tennessee and Arkansas are volunteering to help out. We need your help. Please read on!

The Cabaniss Family

Concerning our past and outside influence....

bear! — Fri, 03 Aug 2007 15:16:00 GMT

I am writing on behalf of the Patriot Guard Riders Board of Directors. Recently a questionable e-mail was making its rounds which brought up the relationship of the BOD to Jeff Brown, his possible influence, Twister’s Store, or other such associations.

HOTH -- SPC-4 Will Howell Deployment Sendoff: Clickable Link with Additional Photos and Story

82nd_Airborne_Dad — Fri, 03 Aug 2007 06:55:00 GMT

Patriotism - Function: noun: love for or devotion to one's country . . .

Missing Operation Iraqi Freedom Veteran Found Alive and Well

82nd_Airborne_Dad — Tue, 31 Jul 2007 11:59:00 GMT

Operation Iraqi Freedom Veteran Found Alive and Well

Paul Burazer’s family just called us and he has been found! He is in Tennessee and talked to his parents 30 minutes ago. His aunt and uncle are less than an hour away and on their way to his location. The Mt. Holly PD has contacted the local PD and they will stay with him until his family arrives.

Words cannot express how overjoyed we are and how thankful and grateful Paul’s family is for all your efforts, prayers and support. Your support and caring during this time has truly made a difference to the Burazer family.

Thank you is hardly adequate, but know that I say that with tears in my eyes.

Volunteers for the Burazer Family