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In Memory of Ronald "Red" Sayler, 60, Bismarck, died May 20, 2007

Ronald "Red" Sayler, 60, Bismarck, died May 20, 2007, north of Isabel, S.D. After hundreds of thousands of miles, Red rode his Harley into heaven.  He and his wife completed three "Iron Butt" runs together.  Red left this Earth doing something he truly loved to do...riding his Harley. Red enjoyed hunting and camping with his family, riding motorcycles with his many friends, daily morning coffee, and a good game of pinochle. He enjoyed time spent visiting with all of his friends. Red was a member of Patriot Guard Riders, Central Dakota HOG Chapter and life-long member of ABATE of North Dakota. He had a passion for life, a love for his family, and an itch to ride that were unmatched by many. Papa Red's greatest enjoyment in life was playing, entertaining, teaching, always providing M&Ms and having his grandchildren retrieve his cell phone in his shirt pocket. Red loved to live life to the fullest and had the quality to make each person he knew feel special. Red will be deeply missed for his great big smile and hugs. All riders welcome to ride our beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend home.

In Memory of Charles "Chuck" Evans Charles "Chuck" Evans passed away on May 7, 2007 in Sherman. Born Sept 7, 1941, Chuck was known to the biker world as "Pop" or "Grandpa" and was also known by the moniker "Attila" back in the 60's. He lived a great life filled with adventure, excitement, and, most importantly, love. He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Sharon, of Whitesboro, his sons, Galen Camp of Whitesboro, Jim Ward of Princeton, and Ron Evans of The Colony, seven grandchildren, and onexgreat-grandchild. Chuck will be dearly missed.  The Celebration of his life will begin on June 9th at 2:00 pm with a bike ride starting at Smokin Dugs Custom Cycles and ending at the home of Chuck and Sharon Evans in Whitesboro. All bikes are invited. Ride on Pop, Ride on.

In Memory of Michael Thomas Hanson

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James Phillip (Phil) Kittle November 30, 1949-January 31, 2007 Our deepest condolences go out to the family of Phil Kittle. As a Vietnam Vet, Phil fought for our country, and was a patriot 100%. Phil was an avid supporter of The Patriot Guard and all of their missions. He will be deeply missed by his family and friends.  We do not say goodbye, we say "See ya Later" my friend!

 

Larry Sedell June 29, 1945 - March 10, 2007

In Memory of Larry J, Sedell

Larry J. ("LJ") Sedell, 61, passed away Saturday, March 10, 2007 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident in Ogden, Utah. He was born June 29, 1945 to the late Roy Sedell (Sarasota Beach, FL) and Maxine Robinson (Havelock, NC). He was a former employee of IBM. LJ was an avid Harley Davidson rider, who had just recently made arrangements to participate in the "Run for the Wall" motorcycle ride from L.A. to D.C. in honor of our servicemen killed or missing in action from various wars in which the U.S. was involved. LJ was a member of the Patriot Guard, riding with respect for our fallen heroes. Please join us on March 24th to honor his memory. Surviving are his wife, Kay, Harrisville; sons, Shane (Julie) Sedell, Arlington, VA; Todd (Kacey) Sedell, Fuquay Varina, NC; stepson, Paul Douberly, Ogden; a daughter, Kelly (Michael) Emilio, Jacksonville Beach, FL; stepdaughters, Theresa Douberly, Vicky Heatherly, both of Clyde, NC; and Kimberly Douberly, Ogden; granddaughter, Laney Sedell, Fuquay Varina, NC; and step-granddaughter, Alexandria Douberly, Ogden. LJ is also survived by one brother, Roy (Gail) Sedell, Fredricksburg, VA; and sisters, Judi Sedell, Virginia Beach, VA; and Channey (Greg) Blackburn, Blowing Rock, NC; along with several cousins, nephews and one niece.

Laurie "Skittles" McCallum Paffrenroth   Laurie “Skittles” McCallum Paffrenroth, from Granite Quarry, NC, lost her long and painful battle with cancer on February 8, 2007.  Laurie, a long time Patriot Guard Rider member consistently sacrificed her personal pain and family time during her battle to come out and support our Military families throughout the last year.   Laurie, you are now an angel among the ranks. Godspeed my friend.

Richard Whiteshield -- Florida

Richard Whiteshield was a new Florida PGR member that had just completed his first mission. I did not know him but he was a neighbor to another Nam Vet in Florida who happens to be a good internet forum friend of mine. He was on his last day at a job in Tennessee and was going to return to Florida. Also some low life robbed his truck of cash after his death.  

Whiteshield will be interred at the veteran's cemetery on the Mandan reservation in North Dakota where he was born and later left to serve his country.

Only addition to this story is that he was he was a LRRP. He was with A Co 20th inf(LRRP) and he attended Recondo school in Nha Trang.  He was the true meaning of American hero.

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Robert “Rocky” Hollis, PGR Member,Louisville, KY, Jan. 11-07

Jerry Croell - a huge man with an enormous heart passed away. He was always at the Missions and was a man that could always be counted on. He was buried on 1/5/2007, in Merrillville, IN where he took his final ride and as he had requested the PGR attended his funeral and showed the well deserved respect and honor for him and his family. He has created a vacuum within our ranks that may never be replaced.  We will continuously honor him by having an empty chair sitting in our flag lines as a reminder to those that come after him - he will be the example we try to live up to . . .

Memorial to Lantz Alden --

Lantz Alden (OX) Platner, age 33, of Galva, KS , died Tuesday, November 7, 2006, as a result of an automobile vs. motorcycle accident, at Memorial Hospital, McPherson, Kansas. Lantz Alden "Ox" Platner, the son of Marvin G. and Elsie M. (Johnson) Platner, was born July 21, 1973 at McPherson, Kansas. He was one of two children born to this union, one son, and one daughter: Lantz and LaDonnia. Lantz was a member of the First Presbyterian Church and attended the Washington grade school, McPherson Junior High School, and graduated from McPherson High School, McPherson, Kansas in 1992. During his high school years, Lantz was a member of the football team, drama club, and auto mechanics in which he enjoyed very much. Lantz then attended the Salina Vo-Tech and took several classes in auto mechanics. Lantz worked as a truck driver for many years. He started working for Roehl Transport of Marshfield, Wisconsin for six years, then worked one year for Fifth Wheel Yard and Transport, of Hutchinson, Kansas. He was currently working for GR Trucking of Russell, Kansas hauling produce and groceries for Dillon's. He enjoyed his time over the road and took great pride in his work and truck. Lantz was a member of the Patriot Guard and ABATE District #9. Lantz was a Christian, loving and caring son, brother, grandson, uncle, nephew, co-worker, and friend. His wise counsel, gentle guidance, gracious smile, and sense of humor will be missed by those who knew and loved him. He was very thankful for his parents and always wanted to make them proud. Lantz was very protective of his sister, although he might have picked on her a lot. He loved her very much, wanted her to be happy, and he enjoyed the many fun times they shared together. He was especially fond of his niece Kaley, and always looked forward to his visits with her and times they shared together. Lantz fell in love with motorcycles many years ago. He enjoyed riding with his friends and every year would go on at least two bike rally trips. He built his own bike with the help of M & M Choppers which won him at least four 1st place awards in area shows. This next year, a story about Lantz and his bike will be in the March issue of Biker magazine. Lantz was known by his friends as "Ox" and was a gentle giant, or by his family as a teddy bear, but if one did not know Lantz, he could be very intimidating. He was the type of person who would not have to think twice about stopping and lending a hand to someone in need. He was a very giving, caring, and loving person. He enjoyed kid’s and would not hesitate to get down on the floor and play with them or even watch a cartoon with them. Lantz had two special pets, his dog, Hooch and his cat, Jack Daniels that gave him unconditional love. Lantz A. "Ox" Platner, died on Tuesday, November 7, 2006 at Memorial Hospital, McPherson, Kansas at the age of thirty-three years as a result of an automobile vs. motorcycle accident. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Leslie Johnson and his paternal grandparents, Glenn and Myra Platner. Surviving members of his family include his parents: Elsie M. Platner, of McPherson, Kansas and Marvin G. Platner, and his wife Janis, of Canton, Kansas; his sister, LaDonnia Platner, of McPherson, Kansas; his niece Kaley Platner, of McPherson, Kansas; several aunts, uncles, cousins, and many friends. Friends are invited to call Friday from 3 to 8 with the family present from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Glidden - Ediger Chapel, McPherson, Kansas. The funeral service will be conducted by Pastor Les Cantrell, at 2:00 p.m., on Saturday, November 11, 2006 at the First Baptist Church, McPherson, Kansas. Special music "Red White and Blue" by Lynyrd Skynyrd and "Stairway To Heaven" by Led Zepplin will be played. Prelude and postlude will be played by Jill Reifschneider. The final resting place will be the McPherson Cemetery, McPherson, Kansas. Memorials in memory of Lantz are suggested to Abate District #9 Motorcycle Awareness, Kaley Platner educational fund, or the McPherson Toys for Tots. Memorials may be sent to Glidden - Ediger Funeral Home; 222 West Euclid Street; McPherson, Kansas 67460. CASKET BEARERS Sam Darrah Billy Dawes Matt Huber Richard Moore Chris Richert Ryan Richert Shawn Wilson David Zeller USHERS Ben Johnson Chad Johnson Todd Johnson Troy Johnson Kevin Johnson http://www.gliddenedigerfuneral.com/obituaries.php?action=fullnews&showcomments=1&id=199

Fallen PGR Member Tim Neeley Tim was a PGR member and we participated in his funeral on 10/17/2006 in Indianapolis, IN Tim Neeley, a 30 year Indianapolis employee of RLCS Engineering, was killed in an accident yesterday outside of Knoxville, TN.  He was returning from the Southeast Zone meeting on his motorcycle when a man, later arrested for drunk driving, ran over Tim and killing him.

In Loving memory of Stuart "Skip" E. Emery Jr.

Friday, October 27, 2006 Stuart Emery Stuart Emery NORTH BERWICK, Maine — Stuart "Skip" E. Emery Jr, 50, of North Berwick, died on Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2006, at his home, following a two-and-a-half-year battle with brain cancer, with the love and support of those who cared for him at his side. Born on April 20, 1956, in Sanford, Maine, he was a son of Stuart E. Emery Sr. and Charlene Rose (Wallingford) Emery. He was raised and attended schools in South Berwick. He was a commercial fisherman for 10 years, primarily with Shaft Master in Newington, surviving as a crew member on two vessels that were overtaken by the sea. Following his time fishing, he worked for 10 years as a track foreman for Guilford Rail, based out of Lawrence, Mass., maintaining the rail lines from Massachusetts to Maine. A lifelong resident of South Berwick, he lived there until he built his home in North Berwick that he shared with his loving partner, Kim Anderson. Together they made their home and enjoyed their life together. Kim's love and care throughout his illness, allowed him to remain in their home and enjoy a quality of life that would not have been possible otherwise. An active member of the Mountain Men Motorcycle club, he served as past president of the organization, his time with the club dates back to when the club was called the Tatnic Brothers. He was a member through the transition and had a strong bond with his brothers in the club and shared many interests and enjoyments. He loved time spent on his Harley, and club gatherings. Time spent with family and friends was very important to him. He loved hosting gatherings at his camp on Harvey Lake in Northwood. Treating everyone to time on the lake in his boat, awesome food, fireworks displays and mostly time spent together with family and friends. He also enjoyed sport hunting, and shooting, following NASCAR driver Tony Stewart and his cat, Tiza Marie. He is survived by his loving companion, Kim Anderson of North Berwick; a son, Corey Emery of Maine; his parents, Stuart E. Sr. and Charlene Rose (Wallingford) Emery of South Berwick; his brother, Kevin Emery of South Berwick and sisters, Kim Emery of Sanford and Kelly and her husband, Sam Gerry of Eliot and nieces and nephews, Christopher, Shawn, Betsy Rose, Bradley, Brett, Jacqueline and Heather.

Gordon Irwin - Kansas

While battling terminal cancer Gordon would check himself out of the hospital to make sure that he could still get to missions.  Gordon was the true example of the selfless sacrifice that a Patriot Guard Rider would make.  Rest in Peace Brother.

Stephen Paul Sylvis

Stephen Paul Silvis, 54, of Willow Lane, Shippenville, died July 6, 2006, at the Clarion Hospital. Born Dec. 30, 1951, in Brookville, he was the son of Paul Silvis and Josephine Campbell Silvis of New Bethlehem. On June 9, 1973, he married the former Jill McDonald, who survives. He was employed at Rhea Lumber, Joy Manufacturing and Newport News Ship Yard in Virginia. Mr. Silvis was a member of First Presbyterian Church. He was a member of the Indian Motorcycle Club and the Patriot Guard Rider. He also enjoyed hunting. In addition to his wife and mother, he is survived by two sons, Andrew Stephen Silvis of Shippenville, and Scott Paul Silvis of Nazareth; two brothers, Val Silvis of Chester, Va., and Murray Silvis of Cambridge Springs; and one sister, Vicki Heckman of Plymouth, Mass. He was preceded in death by his father. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday, July 9, at the Goble Funeral Home and Crematory, 330 Wood St. Clarion. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, at the First Presbyterian Church in Clarion with the Rev. Kate Filer officiating. Interment will be at Scotch Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Dan Stitt IV Scholarship Fund.

Chris "Scruff" Condon - Michigan

Rod Colglazier - Iowa

Wilma Marsh - Colorado

Vincent Spiers - Kansas

ANDALE - Spiers, Vincent C., 50, RSC Equipment Rental Corporation Mechanic, died Friday March 3, 2006. Memorial Services will be 3:00 P.M. Monday, March 6, 2006, Downing & Lahey West Mortuary. Vincent was an Army Veteran of the 82nd Airborne Division and lifetime member of the American Legion, Thomas Hopkins Post #4, and a proud member of the Patriot Guard Riders. Vincent wanted to be remembered as a person who always tried to do the right thing and was known by some of his friends as the gentle giant. Vincent was preceded in death by his Mother, Nell Dyson and Sister Rhonda Spiers. Survivors include: Daughter, Miriah Spiers of Seattle, WA, Son, Devon Bayle of Andale, KS, Father and Step-Mother Bud & Virginia Spiers of Wichita, Brothers & Sisters, Buford C. Spiers, III of Picayune MS, Gail Klienfield, Susie Spiers, Bridgette Dyson all of Picayune MS, Karla Cravens, Brian Spiers both of Haysville, KS, Andrew Mullen, Carol Smith both of Wichita, Ks and Loving Companion, Kathy Twitchell of Hoisington, KS and a host of Nieces and Nephews.

Jim Carver lived his life to the fullest.  He loved his country, his family, and his motorcycles.  Jim was a local business owner in Jesup for many years and found out he had cancer shortly after joining the PGR.  He fought his battle bravely and never gave up the hope of riding his motorcycle with his friends.