Patriot Guard Riders


Founded in 2005 to shield families of fallen heroes from those that would disrupt the services of their loved ones, the Patriot Guard Riders has grown to include thousands of members across all 50 states in the US. We are a 100% volunteer 501(c)(3) organization.

As our membership has grown, so has the scope of our mission. We also honor first responders as well as our military veterans. Additionally we have an active Help On The Homefront (HOTH) program, which provides assistance to our veterans and their families.

We commonly get asked “How do I join, and what is required”.

Joining the PGR is pretty simple, click on the Login/Join link in the upper menu, or follow this link and register.

As for requirements, anyone and everyone can join and stand with us. You don’t need to be a veteran, and you don’t need to ride a bike. All you need is respect for our military, veterans, and first responders; and desire to show that respect to them and their families.

What We Do

Riding With Respect

It is an honor and privilege for the Patriot Guard Riders to ride to honor the families of our fallen military veterans and first responders.

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Standing for Those Who Stood for Us

It is our honor to stand in respect for the families of those active military, veterans, and first responders who stood for us, and for our country.

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Help On The Homefront

The Patriot Guard Riders regularly assist veteran’s and their families through our Help on the Homefront (HOTH) programs.

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Hero Down

Kickstands Up

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Video Feeds

Young Dave Keough

“Standing for Those Who Stood for Us“

The Story of Dave’s Photo

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Patriot Guard Riders

“Riding With Respect“

A 2011 documentary describing our beginnings, our mission, and the families we serve

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US House of Representatives

April 12, 2018

“Our Mission“

Rep Lee Zeldin describes the mission of the Patriot Guard Riders.

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2018 Testimonials

Kathryn Close

Your presence at the church and at Bear Creek Cemetery was a special tribute to Kathryn and her family.

SMSgt. Phillip Pienta Ret.

Back in February, I invited the PGR to my father’s funeral in Niceville, Fl. I have ridden many a mission with the PGR prior. I know it is our honor as members to ride. But know that I am grateful and thankful from the bottom of my heart to have the support of my fellow members. Nothing takes away the loss or the pain, but your presence makes it more bearable.

With respect, thanks and admiration,

David Pienta

Sean C Smith

On behalf of the entire family, I would like to extend my most sincere gratitude for your presence at my father’s funeral services. Dario Bell was extremely sensitive and considerate to my situation and worked to make your mission happen in a manner that provided me with the utmost confidence and reassurance. The professionalism displayed by the PGR was beyond impeccable and impressive.

Thank you doesn’t seem like enough..
Much love and respect to you all…
Tracy Cain

Nathan Hazelton

My husband passed away on Memorial Day. He was a 20-year veteran of the Navy. Your group attended his funeral in Georgetown, Texas and burial in Pflugerville, Texas, June 1. It was a glorious sight to see all the flags, the riders, and the honor you brought on my loved one. Thank you for this service. It added a lot to his services, and I really appreciate it.

You guys. Patriots guard.

Thank you guys . your real true Americans . I pray you guys are there when I decease.

Curtis James Stewart

We would like to thank you so much for your services today at my Grandfather’s funeral. My Grandfather served in the Navy and it was a huge part of his life. I do not know the names of the riders that led our procession today, but I can’t tell you how much we appreciate what they did. The flags flying from the motorcycles made us feel so proud of the life and service of my Grandfather. I did not know about the PGR service until my uncle told us of it, I am so glad he did. Thank you so much for what you do, it means more than you can ever know. We will be leaving a donation for your organization to show our gratitude.
Thank you so much!
Karen Hollar (Granddaughter)
Katie Bettencourt (Daughter)

Allen Davis

Thank you very much for honoring my father at his services. What you do is very special and I have enjoyed sharing the stories of what you did for him and us. Special call out to Bryan Cook and Mike Green. My girls very much enjoyed talking to you, and I think it eased their sadness. My sister thanks as well, she was also very honored.

Sincerely,
Terri Oyler

Richard C Wear

Thank you Patriot Guard for giving my best friend the send-off he deserved. You are truly the heart of America.

Emmery G. Eastman

I want to thank the men of the Arkansas Patriot Guard Riders for coming to escort my father, MSGT (Retired) Emmery G. Eastman, on August 31,2018 in Clinton, Arkansas.
The ride captain,Richard Gentry, and the other men left their own families on a holiday weekend to escort and honor him.
The respect and kindness shown our family by these gentlemen meant a lot.
The plaque presented from the Patriot Guard Riders brought my sister to tears.

david mcgill sr

Thank you. You guys were there 5 1/2 yrs ago for David. Thank you again, God bless all of you

Robert Lundberg funeral 9/22/18

On behalf of my family I would like to thank Lenny for attending my dad’s funeral in Eaton Rapids, Mi on 9/22/18. Pulling into the funeral home and seeing the flags was beyond moving. Having Lenny at the door to greet and watch over us was incredibly comforting. When he made the plaque presentation to my Mom there wasn’t a dry eye in the house. Your organization is amazing and made a painful day a little more tolerable. On behalf of the family of Robert Lundberg, I thank you all.

Warmest Regards,
Raquel Johnson

Funeral of Sergeant Major A.G. Wright (Ret.)

Dear Patriot Riders,
It is with sincere gratitude that I express my deep appreciation for your presence and motorcycle escort at my father’s funeral (Sergeant Major A.G. Wright, Ret.) on 19 June 2018 in Sarasota, Florida.

The Patriots contributed beautifully to the ceremony at the National Cemetery by individually saluting my father’s casket and forming a flag line for me to escort my mother through upon completion.

I received many compliments from family and friends about how touching their tribute was, and the entire Wright family is collectively grateful.

Please know that you have my personal gratitude in providing the Sergeant Major a proper and fitting tribute to his service to our Corps and Nation.
Semper Fidelis,
J.A. Wright (Son)
Colonel, U.S. Marines

Alfred L Groom Honor Mission 7-12-18 7-13-18

Military soldiers are dominant in our family. To see your group of guys, standing to give him honor, I really am at lost for words to express what it meant to each of us, his family. I can only cry, tears of heartfelt gratitude to each of you. I could never have given him the Military Honors send off, he so deserved without your organization. Thank you for honoring him, for the presentation and sending the beautiful engraved plaque dedicated to his memory. Your presence is priceless and forever etched in my families hearts.
In fondest memory of BTFN Alfred L. Groom USN Vietnam Veteran, we say, God Bless each of you.

Kenneth Raymond Howey

Much thanks to the Patriot Guard for showing dignity and respect to my father, Kenneth Howey. Thank you for your continued service to veterans and their families. Our family was impacted by the honor shown at the funeral home, ride to Florida National Cemetery, and at the service on September 24, 2018.

James Marshall White

We would like to thank the following riders : Roy Hankinson, Bill Gardner, Dan Johnson, William Bayes, Billy Hurt and Bill Strasburg.
We so appreciate your escort and attendance at our father’s service on Thursday, June 21, 2018. We were all very touched by your presence and our dad would have been so proud. We also received a plaque from the group which we will treasure. Our dad served in WWII and was so very proud to have served his country. You all are part of a wonderful organization and we appreciate what you do so very much.
Sincerely,
Family of James Marshall White

Jackie Bozeman

I want to thank the PGR for honoring Jackie Bozeman. He would have loved all the bikes and friends. I cannot express my gratitude enough for the men and women who took the time to show such honor to a true American and Vietnam Veteran. Our family will always be grateful for your presence on this day. Thanks to each of you for being ther for him.

Lloyd “Roger” Ruhnke

We would like to thank you for your wonderful tribute to our father and grandfather on July 14th. It was beautiful the morning of his funeral, including seeing the Patriot Guard Riders standing tall and then escorting him to his final resting place. He was a proud veteran and farmer who loved his country dearly. Thank you again for your time and for being there, it meant so much to our family. -The Ruhnke Family

M/Sgt Paul R. Seavy, Sr. USMC

Thank you so much for the guard that you provided for my husband, M/Sgt Paul R. Seavy, Sr. USMC, in Clayton, NJ on August 18, 2018. It was an impressive service and a fitting farewell. My husband would have loved it!

Bobby L Fincher

I wanted to thank all those who stood so proudly at my husband’s service yesterday. Papa Milt’s kindness was so appreciated as was the gentleman who presented the Guard’s coin to me.
That was a wonderful surprise.
Thank you all so very much. You made the service extra special.
Sincerely
Janyce L Fincher

John S. Dickson

You helped honor my father and I cannot thank you enough. So many men were there and it was, quite frankly, overwhelming. Thank you for what you did for him and what you do for veterans everywhere.

Arthur Jeffery Noble

I want to thank the PGR Funeral Escort. My Son’s mission: Arthur Jeffery Noble, June 23rd, Grandview, WA. Our Captain was John Harpe, Yakima, WA We are very pleased with the mission for my Son. Everyone was professional yet showed respect simply by there for us. Thanks & We will not forget our VETS, our Heroes.

Donald ‘Chip’ Morrison

I’ve done memorial and funeral details a number of times with the Patriot Guard Riders but this time meant a lot to me and our family and we wanted to say a special thank you for all you do for the families and for our fallen comrades

Kenneth Mac Caraway

I want to thank Beth, our mission coordinator, Billy Morgan, our Ride Captain, and the Patriot Guard Riders from Apple Valley, Ridgecrest, and Tehachapi, California for honoring my brother-in-law at his escort and interment in Bakersfield National Cemetery. I have ridden many missions with the PGR and all are accomplished with great respect and love for the families involved. In this instance, the Caraway family simply could not stop talking about the PGR, their love for Country, the respect demonstrated at the interment, their professionalism and the outpouring of love they provided to our entire family. I am confident my brother in law was looking down from Heaven and would want all to know he is most proud of the riders, the sacrifice they made in some very hot weather, the honor provided to him, and the love and compassion demonstrated to my sister and family. May God Bless all of you and watch over you on every mission. You are doing God’s work on every mission. Semper Fi PGR!!!!

Bob Golden

I wanted to thank you for everything you did at the service and for my Mother In law. Everyone appreciated it so much and it really meant a lot to us. Thank you so much.

Charles Walker

It was an extremely cold day as we laid my Father to rest and to have you all there to pay your respects was very beautiful and was very much appreciated.

Gregorio Oscar Perez Funeral

I just wanted to give my sincere thanks to the Patriot Guard riders that assisted with my dads funeral on Thursday 10-5-18 in Lubbock & Petersburg Texas. My dad was a retried 82nd Airborne Special Forces vet who served for 22 years! Thank you so very much!

Gerald Sell

Thank you for going above the call of duty in escorting Mr Sell’ s procession on a nearly 5 hour trip from Boonville, Mo to central Illinois. Special thanks to Dave Wallingford for acting as ride captain for organizing the route picking up many more riders at each stop. Truly an amazing honor and tribute to Mr Sell and his family.
In Friendship,
Vernon Yager
Markland Yager Funeral Home
New Franklin, Mo.

LCpl Chase Smith

I wanted to personally thank each of you on behalf of the Smith Family in Childersburg, AL. You will never know how much you mean to our family. The support you showed on September 10 to our Marine was incredible. We appreciate the dedication you have to our country. LCpl Chase Smith was only 24 years old and will be deeply missed. Each of you helped us celebrate his life in the most amazing way. We cannot make you understand how much we appreciate each of you. We will pray that God blesses you and your family the same way you blessed our family. Thank you again for your support in this tragic event.

David Robert Bradley

I wanted to give my thanks for coming out to my Husband’s Funeral on 10/27/2017 at Woods Funeral Home and Shelley Cemetery; both located in Idaho. Those who came made such an impression, not only with my family, but also the Funeral Home and friends that were present.
It is hard enough losing a spouse, but losing a spouse that served his country for 20 years. It is an honor to have your organization present.
Again, thanks for what your organization does, especially in a time of sorrow.

Gunnery Sergeant Christopher Brookins USMC

I can’t thank you enough and may God watch over all of you and guide you on every mission.

Clare William Morton

Thanking all who were there honoring Clare on Tuesday June 26th at the Great Lakes National Cemetary…
Your attendance was dignified and beautiful and touched all that were gathered for this wonderful man who loved his country … words cannot express how grateful we are that you there for us .

Sincerely, Roberta and family

Colleen Ritchie

Your organization has given our family great peace and comfort with your presence and participation in honoring our fathers life and service to this great country. Our most heartfelt thanks. We know how proud our dad would be at the most honored farewell he never would have imagined in life.
Sincerely, The Family of Sgt William D Ritchie.

Therese Ann Henrion

Thank you and all who rode in honor of my wife on Saturday 23, at St Mark Catholic Church, Norman OK. I had many comments on your professionalism and dedication to those hero’s who have taken their final ride. I wish I had taken down the names of all the riders who escorted my wife on that final day so I could personally thank them. I tried to meet as many as I could that morning however, events kind of over took me and I missed that opportunity. My family read aloud the notes left in the back of the framed Patriot Rider Invocation. God Bless you one and all for all that you do for our hero’s.

Harry Corbin

Thank you for the tribute to my Dad, Harry Corbin, at his funeral on July 19th. My Dad was a 96-year-old World War II veteran. He loved this Country and was so proud that he served in WWII. He was also a motorcycle enthusiast. It was such an honor to have the Patriot Guard Riders escort him on his final ride. It was breathtaking to witness and humbling to see so many men and women give their time to honor my Dad. Many, many thanks from my family.

John Q Kennedy

I wanted to send my thanks from the family to Bruce Holmes, State Captain, along with Betty and Dennis Wright, ride captains.

Ronald L. Harper

My heart sends you all a great big Thank you for making my husband’s burial a proud one. I know he would be smiling with a wonderful escort. He was a huge fan of the flag and you made his trip to the cemetery a proud one for our family.

John Robert Hamner

To the men and women who showed up with flags and honor for my father, THANK YOU.
MRC Dan Mathys and Darl Easton did an excellent job coordinating the event. The entire family from across the US was impressed and thankful that you were there. Bless you! Jennifer M Smith

David Fischer Procession

Thank you very much in assisting our team with the events of the Line of Duty Death (LODD) of Assistant Chief David Fischer of Sturgis, S.D. Dave was also a member of the SD National Guard’s Civil Support Team. God Bless

Casey Warren
Coordinator, SD-LAST (Sturgis)
605-390-5831

Paul Brent Thibodeaux

Thank you so much for bringing the Flags to my husband’s funeral. It meant a lot to me. They were Beautiful.

Charles JL Gallegos

What you do is truly amazing and well respected. I could not be more happy to send him off without you’re support.

Charles Olsson Sarasota National Cemetery 3/11/18

I wanted to take the time to thank all of you for attending my father’s service. It truly was an honor to have you there and it made the day special. My dad was a very proud Army veteran, he wore his dog tags with honor til the day he passed. It would have made him truly happy to know that he had a service with full military honors. He now stands down and leaves you to take the watch. Thank you all from the bottom of my heart.
Sincerely,
Tracy Toth

Donald Ray Meadows

I wanted to send you a thank you card but I could not find an address. I want to thank the Patriots Guard for coming out to honor my husband, Donald Meadows on 06/02/2018 at White Chapel Funeral Home in Gladstone, MO. It meant a lot to me and my family. Thank you for all that you do. It was so much appreciated!!

Sincerely,

Sherri Meadows

Earl Fisher Veteran of the month

Thank you for showing your respect for this WWII Veteran as he was honored as Veteran of the month. We would like to donate for gas or other items so you can continue this wonderful act of kindness and pride.

William C. Lucas, Jr. Cdr USN, USNR Retired

Thank you so much for riding yesterday, honoring my husband, on July 3, 2018 at Georgia National Cemetery, Canton, GA.
He was so proud of serving in the United States Navy, and for our great United States of America.
He had on his Navy uniform blues, in a Navy casket, and then honored by the riders who took the time to make his last appearance on this earth a better day.
I thank you all from the bottom of my heart.

Lawrence Rumback

Recently all of you graciously joined our service in laying Mr Rumback to rest. I made a video and thought you’d like to see it.

Joe Kelly Reynolds

My husband was a Captain on Berryhill Fire Department. He passed away on March 13th, 2018. The Patriot Guard came to his memorial service and presented me a plaque. I cannot thank them enough for being there that day. It meant the world to me and my sons.

Larry D MacTavish

I would just like to thank you guys for taking the time to do what you do not only just for my dad this past Saturday in Red Lion Pa, but for all of the American heroes.

Andrew Gale Thomson

Having the PGR escort our father and stand for him at his final service was the most amazing and touching event in our lives. I can’t begin to thank the members for their quick response on such short notice and their reverent and honorable manner that each one displayed will never be forgotten. Your organization and it’s members can call on this family and know we will be at your aide and on your side for any one of you.
Anytime, Anyplace.

ALLEN TUCKER

I wanted to thank you all from the bottom of my heart for helping me give my father the best service possible. Thank you.
Sincerely,
Karen Hall

Harlan Johnson

Driving west on a Thursday evening could have been slow, so I drove the backroads the entire way from Shakopee to St Michael tonight. It was a beautiful evening for a drive through the country. In the small town of Fletcher, I saw a group of Patriot Guard Riders on their Harleys as they approached the four-way stop sign 🛑 from my right. I motioned all of them through as they approached turning left, while giving them waves and thumbs up. Then I heard one fella say loudly, “SHE knows!” Honestly, I recognized a couple of the riders from my husband‘s (Harlan Johnson) funeral!! Then I started to cry! Happy tears! It was a great day! Thanks for making it special by crossing my path today – and for being at my husband’s funeral on 6/7/14. I hope you all feel huge appreciation for being there for the soldier and their family. I know Harlan was very proud of his 33 years of service and your utmost respect for him was so very special. Now I get emotional when I hear about or see the Riders, as I know another soldier, widow and family is going to experience your support and warm presence!! 💖🇺🇸🏍

I am a proud Sons

I am a proud Sons of Amvets Rider, and I want you all to know that I absolutely LOVE what you do, and stand for!!! If ever any of you guys are in MI, and need assistance, look me up at Post #29, Mt. Clemons MI. I go by, Blue. Be well.

Timothy James Wineland

Thank you so much to the PGR who stood for my friend today. To Rich Vernon, Ride Captain, a very special thank you for putting this together on such short notice. It is always so touching to see the PGR especially knowing that this is truly a mission of the heart. Tim was one of the most patriotic Americans that I’ve ever had the pleasure of knowing and was so honored/proud to have served his country. He would have had a smile a mile wide to have seen each of you standing there today.
On behalf of his family, our sincere appreciation for being there today and for all that you do.
Ride safe.

Judy Edwards
Former President of FL Blue Star Moms
Chapter 1 (no longer an active chapter)

Prior Years

Donald Ray Meadows

I wanted to send you a thank you card but I could not find an address. I want to thank the Patriots Guard for coming out to honor my husband, Donald Meadows on 06/02/2018 at White Chapel Funeral Home in Gladstone, MO. It meant a lot to me and my family. Thank you for all that you do. It was so much appreciated!!

Sincerely,

Sherri Meadows

Timothy James Wineland

Thank you so much to the PGR who stood for my friend today. To Rich Vernon, Ride Captain, a very special thank you for putting this together on such short notice. It is always so touching to see the PGR especially knowing that this is truly a mission of the heart. Tim was one of the most patriotic Americans that I’ve ever had the pleasure of knowing and was so honored/proud to have served his country. He would have had a smile a mile wide to have seen each of you standing there today.
On behalf of his family, our sincere appreciation for being there today and for all that you do.
Ride safe.

Judy Edwards
Former President of FL Blue Star Moms
Chapter 1 (no longer an active chapter)

Emmery G. Eastman

I want to thank the men of the Arkansas Patriot Guard Riders for coming to escort my father, MSGT (Retired) Emmery G. Eastman, on August 31,2018 in Clinton, Arkansas.
The ride captain,Richard Gentry, and the other men left their own families on a holiday weekend to escort and honor him.
The respect and kindness shown our family by these gentlemen meant a lot.
The plaque presented from the Patriot Guard Riders brought my sister to tears.

James Marshall White

We would like to thank the following riders : Roy Hankinson, Bill Gardner, Dan Johnson, William Bayes, Billy Hurt and Bill Strasburg.
We so appreciate your escort and attendance at our father’s service on Thursday, June 21, 2018. We were all very touched by your presence and our dad would have been so proud. We also received a plaque from the group which we will treasure. Our dad served in WWII and was so very proud to have served his country. You all are part of a wonderful organization and we appreciate what you do so very much.
Sincerely,
Family of James Marshall White

Kathryn Close

Your presence at the church and at Bear Creek Cemetery was a special tribute to Kathryn and her family.

Earl Fisher Veteran of the month

Thank you for showing your respect for this WWII Veteran as he was honored as Veteran of the month. We would like to donate for gas or other items so you can continue this wonderful act of kindness and pride.

John S. Dickson

You helped honor my father and I cannot thank you enough. So many men were there and it was, quite frankly, overwhelming. Thank you for what you did for him and what you do for veterans everywhere.

John Robert Hamner

To the men and women who showed up with flags and honor for my father, THANK YOU.
MRC Dan Mathys and Darl Easton did an excellent job coordinating the event. The entire family from across the US was impressed and thankful that you were there. Bless you! Jennifer M Smith

Charles JL Gallegos

What you do is truly amazing and well respected. I could not be more happy to send him off without you’re support.

You guys. Patriots guard.

Thank you guys . your real true Americans . I pray you guys are there when I decease.

Arthur Jeffery Noble

I want to thank the PGR Funeral Escort. My Son’s mission: Arthur Jeffery Noble, June 23rd, Grandview, WA. Our Captain was John Harpe, Yakima, WA We are very pleased with the mission for my Son. Everyone was professional yet showed respect simply by there for us. Thanks & We will not forget our VETS, our Heroes.

Gregorio Oscar Perez Funeral

I just wanted to give my sincere thanks to the Patriot Guard riders that assisted with my dads funeral on Thursday 10-5-18 in Lubbock & Petersburg Texas. My dad was a retried 82nd Airborne Special Forces vet who served for 22 years! Thank you so very much!

Donald ‘Chip’ Morrison

I’ve done memorial and funeral details a number of times with the Patriot Guard Riders but this time meant a lot to me and our family and we wanted to say a special thank you for all you do for the families and for our fallen comrades

Joe Kelly Reynolds

My husband was a Captain on Berryhill Fire Department. He passed away on March 13th, 2018. The Patriot Guard came to his memorial service and presented me a plaque. I cannot thank them enough for being there that day. It meant the world to me and my sons.

Funeral of Sergeant Major A.G. Wright (Ret.)

Dear Patriot Riders,
It is with sincere gratitude that I express my deep appreciation for your presence and motorcycle escort at my father’s funeral (Sergeant Major A.G. Wright, Ret.) on 19 June 2018 in Sarasota, Florida.

The Patriots contributed beautifully to the ceremony at the National Cemetery by individually saluting my father’s casket and forming a flag line for me to escort my mother through upon completion.

I received many compliments from family and friends about how touching their tribute was, and the entire Wright family is collectively grateful.

Please know that you have my personal gratitude in providing the Sergeant Major a proper and fitting tribute to his service to our Corps and Nation.
Semper Fidelis,
J.A. Wright (Son)
Colonel, U.S. Marines

Lawrence Rumback

Recently all of you graciously joined our service in laying Mr Rumback to rest. I made a video and thought you’d like to see it.

Robert Lundberg funeral 9/22/18

On behalf of my family I would like to thank Lenny for attending my dad’s funeral in Eaton Rapids, Mi on 9/22/18. Pulling into the funeral home and seeing the flags was beyond moving. Having Lenny at the door to greet and watch over us was incredibly comforting. When he made the plaque presentation to my Mom there wasn’t a dry eye in the house. Your organization is amazing and made a painful day a little more tolerable. On behalf of the family of Robert Lundberg, I thank you all.

Warmest Regards,
Raquel Johnson

LCpl Chase Smith

I wanted to personally thank each of you on behalf of the Smith Family in Childersburg, AL. You will never know how much you mean to our family. The support you showed on September 10 to our Marine was incredible. We appreciate the dedication you have to our country. LCpl Chase Smith was only 24 years old and will be deeply missed. Each of you helped us celebrate his life in the most amazing way. We cannot make you understand how much we appreciate each of you. We will pray that God blesses you and your family the same way you blessed our family. Thank you again for your support in this tragic event.

Kenneth Raymond Howey

Much thanks to the Patriot Guard for showing dignity and respect to my father, Kenneth Howey. Thank you for your continued service to veterans and their families. Our family was impacted by the honor shown at the funeral home, ride to Florida National Cemetery, and at the service on September 24, 2018.

Jackie Bozeman

I want to thank the PGR for honoring Jackie Bozeman. He would have loved all the bikes and friends. I cannot express my gratitude enough for the men and women who took the time to show such honor to a true American and Vietnam Veteran. Our family will always be grateful for your presence on this day. Thanks to each of you for being ther for him.

SMSgt. Phillip Pienta Ret.

Back in February, I invited the PGR to my father’s funeral in Niceville, Fl. I have ridden many a mission with the PGR prior. I know it is our honor as members to ride. But know that I am grateful and thankful from the bottom of my heart to have the support of my fellow members. Nothing takes away the loss or the pain, but your presence makes it more bearable.

With respect, thanks and admiration,

David Pienta

David Robert Bradley

I wanted to give my thanks for coming out to my Husband’s Funeral on 10/27/2017 at Woods Funeral Home and Shelley Cemetery; both located in Idaho. Those who came made such an impression, not only with my family, but also the Funeral Home and friends that were present.
It is hard enough losing a spouse, but losing a spouse that served his country for 20 years. It is an honor to have your organization present.
Again, thanks for what your organization does, especially in a time of sorrow.

Gunnery Sergeant Christopher Brookins USMC

I can’t thank you enough and may God watch over all of you and guide you on every mission.

Clare William Morton

Thanking all who were there honoring Clare on Tuesday June 26th at the Great Lakes National Cemetary…
Your attendance was dignified and beautiful and touched all that were gathered for this wonderful man who loved his country … words cannot express how grateful we are that you there for us .

Sincerely, Roberta and family

Larry D MacTavish

I would just like to thank you guys for taking the time to do what you do not only just for my dad this past Saturday in Red Lion Pa, but for all of the American heroes.

William C. Lucas, Jr. Cdr USN, USNR Retired

Thank you so much for riding yesterday, honoring my husband, on July 3, 2018 at Georgia National Cemetery, Canton, GA.
He was so proud of serving in the United States Navy, and for our great United States of America.
He had on his Navy uniform blues, in a Navy casket, and then honored by the riders who took the time to make his last appearance on this earth a better day.
I thank you all from the bottom of my heart.

Harlan Johnson

Driving west on a Thursday evening could have been slow, so I drove the backroads the entire way from Shakopee to St Michael tonight. It was a beautiful evening for a drive through the country. In the small town of Fletcher, I saw a group of Patriot Guard Riders on their Harleys as they approached the four-way stop sign 🛑 from my right. I motioned all of them through as they approached turning left, while giving them waves and thumbs up. Then I heard one fella say loudly, “SHE knows!” Honestly, I recognized a couple of the riders from my husband‘s (Harlan Johnson) funeral!! Then I started to cry! Happy tears! It was a great day! Thanks for making it special by crossing my path today – and for being at my husband’s funeral on 6/7/14. I hope you all feel huge appreciation for being there for the soldier and their family. I know Harlan was very proud of his 33 years of service and your utmost respect for him was so very special. Now I get emotional when I hear about or see the Riders, as I know another soldier, widow and family is going to experience your support and warm presence!! 💖🇺🇸🏍

Gerald Sell

Thank you for going above the call of duty in escorting Mr Sell’ s procession on a nearly 5 hour trip from Boonville, Mo to central Illinois. Special thanks to Dave Wallingford for acting as ride captain for organizing the route picking up many more riders at each stop. Truly an amazing honor and tribute to Mr Sell and his family.
In Friendship,
Vernon Yager
Markland Yager Funeral Home
New Franklin, Mo.

Richard C Wear

Thank you Patriot Guard for giving my best friend the send-off he deserved. You are truly the heart of America.

Charles Walker

It was an extremely cold day as we laid my Father to rest and to have you all there to pay your respects was very beautiful and was very much appreciated.

ALLEN TUCKER

I wanted to thank you all from the bottom of my heart for helping me give my father the best service possible. Thank you.
Sincerely,
Karen Hall

Charles Olsson Sarasota National Cemetery 3/11/18

I wanted to take the time to thank all of you for attending my father’s service. It truly was an honor to have you there and it made the day special. My dad was a very proud Army veteran, he wore his dog tags with honor til the day he passed. It would have made him truly happy to know that he had a service with full military honors. He now stands down and leaves you to take the watch. Thank you all from the bottom of my heart.
Sincerely,
Tracy Toth

Andrew Gale Thomson

Having the PGR escort our father and stand for him at his final service was the most amazing and touching event in our lives. I can’t begin to thank the members for their quick response on such short notice and their reverent and honorable manner that each one displayed will never be forgotten. Your organization and it’s members can call on this family and know we will be at your aide and on your side for any one of you.
Anytime, Anyplace.

david mcgill sr

Thank you. You guys were there 5 1/2 yrs ago for David. Thank you again, God bless all of you

David Fischer Procession

Thank you very much in assisting our team with the events of the Line of Duty Death (LODD) of Assistant Chief David Fischer of Sturgis, S.D. Dave was also a member of the SD National Guard’s Civil Support Team. God Bless

Casey Warren
Coordinator, SD-LAST (Sturgis)
605-390-5831

Lloyd “Roger” Ruhnke

We would like to thank you for your wonderful tribute to our father and grandfather on July 14th. It was beautiful the morning of his funeral, including seeing the Patriot Guard Riders standing tall and then escorting him to his final resting place. He was a proud veteran and farmer who loved his country dearly. Thank you again for your time and for being there, it meant so much to our family. -The Ruhnke Family

Paul Brent Thibodeaux

Thank you so much for bringing the Flags to my husband’s funeral. It meant a lot to me. They were Beautiful.

Colleen Ritchie

Your organization has given our family great peace and comfort with your presence and participation in honoring our fathers life and service to this great country. Our most heartfelt thanks. We know how proud our dad would be at the most honored farewell he never would have imagined in life.
Sincerely, The Family of Sgt William D Ritchie.

M/Sgt Paul R. Seavy, Sr. USMC

Thank you so much for the guard that you provided for my husband, M/Sgt Paul R. Seavy, Sr. USMC, in Clayton, NJ on August 18, 2018. It was an impressive service and a fitting farewell. My husband would have loved it!

Therese Ann Henrion

Thank you and all who rode in honor of my wife on Saturday 23, at St Mark Catholic Church, Norman OK. I had many comments on your professionalism and dedication to those hero’s who have taken their final ride. I wish I had taken down the names of all the riders who escorted my wife on that final day so I could personally thank them. I tried to meet as many as I could that morning however, events kind of over took me and I missed that opportunity. My family read aloud the notes left in the back of the framed Patriot Rider Invocation. God Bless you one and all for all that you do for our hero’s.

Alfred L Groom Honor Mission 7-12-18 7-13-18

Military soldiers are dominant in our family. To see your group of guys, standing to give him honor, I really am at lost for words to express what it meant to each of us, his family. I can only cry, tears of heartfelt gratitude to each of you. I could never have given him the Military Honors send off, he so deserved without your organization. Thank you for honoring him, for the presentation and sending the beautiful engraved plaque dedicated to his memory. Your presence is priceless and forever etched in my families hearts.
In fondest memory of BTFN Alfred L. Groom USN Vietnam Veteran, we say, God Bless each of you.

Ronald L. Harper

My heart sends you all a great big Thank you for making my husband’s burial a proud one. I know he would be smiling with a wonderful escort. He was a huge fan of the flag and you made his trip to the cemetery a proud one for our family.

Allen Davis

Thank you very much for honoring my father at his services. What you do is very special and I have enjoyed sharing the stories of what you did for him and us. Special call out to Bryan Cook and Mike Green. My girls very much enjoyed talking to you, and I think it eased their sadness. My sister thanks as well, she was also very honored.

Sincerely,
Terri Oyler

John Q Kennedy

I wanted to send my thanks from the family to Bruce Holmes, State Captain, along with Betty and Dennis Wright, ride captains.

Bob Golden

I wanted to thank you for everything you did at the service and for my Mother In law. Everyone appreciated it so much and it really meant a lot to us. Thank you so much.

Kenneth Mac Caraway

I want to thank Beth, our mission coordinator, Billy Morgan, our Ride Captain, and the Patriot Guard Riders from Apple Valley, Ridgecrest, and Tehachapi, California for honoring my brother-in-law at his escort and interment in Bakersfield National Cemetery. I have ridden many missions with the PGR and all are accomplished with great respect and love for the families involved. In this instance, the Caraway family simply could not stop talking about the PGR, their love for Country, the respect demonstrated at the interment, their professionalism and the outpouring of love they provided to our entire family. I am confident my brother in law was looking down from Heaven and would want all to know he is most proud of the riders, the sacrifice they made in some very hot weather, the honor provided to him, and the love and compassion demonstrated to my sister and family. May God Bless all of you and watch over you on every mission. You are doing God’s work on every mission. Semper Fi PGR!!!!

Curtis James Stewart

We would like to thank you so much for your services today at my Grandfather’s funeral. My Grandfather served in the Navy and it was a huge part of his life. I do not know the names of the riders that led our procession today, but I can’t tell you how much we appreciate what they did. The flags flying from the motorcycles made us feel so proud of the life and service of my Grandfather. I did not know about the PGR service until my uncle told us of it, I am so glad he did. Thank you so much for what you do, it means more than you can ever know. We will be leaving a donation for your organization to show our gratitude.
Thank you so much!
Karen Hollar (Granddaughter)
Katie Bettencourt (Daughter)

Sean C Smith

On behalf of the entire family, I would like to extend my most sincere gratitude for your presence at my father’s funeral services. Dario Bell was extremely sensitive and considerate to my situation and worked to make your mission happen in a manner that provided me with the utmost confidence and reassurance. The professionalism displayed by the PGR was beyond impeccable and impressive.

Thank you doesn’t seem like enough..
Much love and respect to you all…
Tracy Cain

Nathan Hazelton

My husband passed away on Memorial Day. He was a 20-year veteran of the Navy. Your group attended his funeral in Georgetown, Texas and burial in Pflugerville, Texas, June 1. It was a glorious sight to see all the flags, the riders, and the honor you brought on my loved one. Thank you for this service. It added a lot to his services, and I really appreciate it.

Harry Corbin

Thank you for the tribute to my Dad, Harry Corbin, at his funeral on July 19th. My Dad was a 96-year-old World War II veteran. He loved this Country and was so proud that he served in WWII. He was also a motorcycle enthusiast. It was such an honor to have the Patriot Guard Riders escort him on his final ride. It was breathtaking to witness and humbling to see so many men and women give their time to honor my Dad. Many, many thanks from my family.

Bobby L Fincher

I wanted to thank all those who stood so proudly at my husband’s service yesterday. Papa Milt’s kindness was so appreciated as was the gentleman who presented the Guard’s coin to me.
That was a wonderful surprise.
Thank you all so very much. You made the service extra special.
Sincerely
Janyce L Fincher

I am a proud Sons

I am a proud Sons of Amvets Rider, and I want you all to know that I absolutely LOVE what you do, and stand for!!! If ever any of you guys are in MI, and need assistance, look me up at Post #29, Mt. Clemons MI. I go by, Blue. Be well.

Tributes

Jimmy Wells

Emilie Lamar donated to the PGR in memory of Jimmy Wells. We all loved Jim and will never forget him and the service he gave to our country. God bless him.

Jimmy Wells

Elizabeth Purkiss donated to the PGR in memory of Jimmy Wells.

Jim Doyle Wells

Debra Mattheyer donated to the PGR in memory of Jim Doyle Wells

David Haun

Lindsey Adamoski donated to the PGR in honor of David Haun.

David Lummus

Courtney Tatum donated to the PGR in memory of David Lummus In loving memory of my daddy, my hero.

Wendell Smith

Jon Ziegler donated to the PGR in memory of Wendell Smith

Steven LeMaster

CWF donated to the PGR in memory of Steven LeMaster.

Jim Wells

Kristin MacKelvey donated to the PGR in memory of Jim Wells.

James Henderson

Ona Henderson donated to the PGR in memory of James Henderson

Daniel Wick

Audrey Wick donated to the PGR in memory of Daniel Wick

Therese Henrion

Frank Henrion donated to the PGR in memory of Therese Henrion

LTC Gerald “Dax” Pummill

Heather Morlang donated to the PGR in memory of LTC Gerald “Dax” Pummill

Charles Trebino

Marjorie Trebino donated to the PGR in memory of Charles Trebino.

Paul Belleperche

Jason Gravelle donated to the PGR in memory of Paul Belleperche.

Floyd Arvin Hollingshead

The PGR of San Diego came to our rescue, and performed the most wonderful flag folding ceremony for us. I loved the narration and explanation of each step, all the significance, and the heartfelt tribute and dedication of each of the 20 or so riders who contributed to the ceremony was absolutely amazing. There was not a dry eye in our group, thanks to the love and kindness that these people exhibited. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for coming to our aid, and then absolutely blowing us away with the meaningful service you gave to honor my father. We made a donation today in gratitude.

Paul Belleperch

The Towering Oaks HOA  donated to the PGR in memory of Paul Belleperch

Joseph Weaver

Brian Weaver donated to the PGR in memory of Joseph Weaver

Howard Chaney

Kat Murphy donated to the PGR in memory of Howard Chaney. In memory of Howard Chaney, and with love to all his family – from your friends in England x

Ed Hord

Suzanne Wall donated to the PGR in memory Ed Hord

Paul Belleperche

Gail Warren donated to the PGR in memory of Paul Belleperche. Linda and Family my heart goes out to you…Love, gail warren

Steve W. Maddox

Janet Maddox donated to the PGR in memory of Steve W. Maddox

Steven R. LeMaster

Victoria Torres, Ashley Barrett and Sandra Johnson donated to the PGR in memory of Steven R. LeMaster In honor and memory of Steve LeMaster, honorable veteran, loving husband, father and grandfather.

John R Hamner

Jennifer Smith donated to the Patriot Guard Riders in memory of John R Hamner. Thank you to the tremendous turnout for my dad, John Robert Hamner by the members of the Patriot Guard Riders. What a wonderful experience for our entire family. Blessings to all of you. Jennifer M Smith

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