The family of Veldon Buerkle has invited the Patriot Guard to stand a flag line in honor of his life and service to our country. Veldon served in the US Army. Please come out and stand in silent tribute to Honor Veldon’s life and service to our country. Part 1: Fort Snelling Memorial Chapel Intersection […]

Capt LESTER D. ARNOLD, 95 US ARMY AIR CORPS / USAF RESERVE WWII VETERAN JACKSONVILLE, FL FRIDAY, MAY 6, 2016 4580 4581 The family and friends of Capt Lester D. Arnold, US Army Air Corps/USAF Reserve Veteran requests the presence of the Patriot Guard Riders to honor their Hero on Friday, May 6, 2016 at […]

Ladies and Gentlemen of the Patriot Guard Riders, We have been invited by the family of Alfred L Patterson, US Army Military Police Veteran, to stand to honor him at his memorial service. Alfred was taken from us at such an early age just as his life and military service began. He was determined to […]

Patriot's Name:MSgt Robert Curtis Long Sr. Military Branch:United States Air Force Classification:Retired From Military Mission Ride Captain: Garland "PAPA" Raney, papa@ntxpgr.org, (214) 608-7289 Mission Summary: Flag line at interment service. PART 1:Flag line at interment service. Mission Date:May 06, 2016 - Friday Staging Time:14:15 Briefing Time:14:30 In Position Time Or KSU:14:45 Service Start Time:15:00 Details […]

AT3 Ralph E. Fruechting, USN VETERAN, Owasso, OK, 6 May 16 The family of AT3 Ralph E. Fruechting USN VETERAN has asked the PGR to stand a flag line at his services to be held on 6 May 16 at Owasso, OK. Services will be held at First Baptist Church of Owasso, at 13307 # […]

Patriot's Name:Sgt Randel Lambert Military Branch:United States Army Classification:Veteran Additional Military Info: Vietnam Riverboat Crewman, 4/68-4/69: One of two survivors when their boat was blown up. Link To Obituary: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/Dallas Fort Worth/obituary.aspx?n=randel-reece-lambert&pid=179848071 Mission Ride Captain: Dan "Mad Russian" Mathys, pgrdan1@gmail.com, (817) 300-5542 Ride Captain #2: Carlton "Cruiser" Emmons, cruiser54@charter.net, (817) 205-3339 Mission Summary: The family […]

BM2 George Cottom Sr, US Navy WWII Veteran - Claremore, OK, 6 May 2016 The family of US Navy WWII Veteran BM2 George Cottom Sr has asked the PGR to stand a Flag line at his Services to be held on 6 May 2016 at Claremore, OK. Services will be held at First Baptist Church, […]

Riders and Patriots: We have been requested to stand for Louis Collins, U.S. Marine and Vietnam Veteran. When/Where: Friday, May 6, 2016 Farmingdale, NY LRC: TBD This veteran received the purple heart twice and turned down a third one to return to war. He is a past chief of Franklin Sq. Fire dept. The fire […]

PFC Bryant W. McComber, USMC Vietnam Veteran, Wilson, OK, 06 May 2016 The family of PFC Bryant W. McComber, USMC/Vietnam Veteran has asked the Patriot Guard Riders to stand a Flag line at his memorial service to be held on 08 May 2016 at Wilson, Ok. This is a memorial service only, there is no […]

The family of U.S. Army Korean War Veteran Cpl Jack Dean Richards has asked the PGR to stand a flag line at his services to be held on 6 May 2016 in Broken Arrow, OK. Services will be held at: Hayhurst Funeral Home Chapel, 1660 S Elm Pl., Broken Arrow, OK at 1100 hours. Interment […]

SPC 5 Gary Rewel Misner, 69 US Army Vietnam Jacksonville, AR May 6, 2016 Another Arkansas Veteran SPC 5 Gary Rewel Misner, 69, has finished his tour of duty here with us. The family has requested the Patriot Guard Riders to see their Hero home to his final duty station with Honor, Dignity and Respect. […]

PFC Larry Thomas, Sr, 90, US Army, WWII Veteran, Temple, TX The family of Private First Class Larry Thomas has requested the presence and participation of the Patriot Guard Riders at the Funeral Service of their Loved One. There is no obituary available. Date: Fri, 6 May 16 Staging Time: 1005 Staging Location: Harper-Talasek Funeral […]

Patriot's Name:James Craig Military Branch:- United States Navy First Responder:- Fire Department Classification:Veteran Additional Military Info:WWII Veteran. After serving in the United States Navy, James began a career in firefighting that spanned four decades. He retired as the assistant fire chief at Sheppard Air Force Base. Link To Obituary: http://tinyurl.com/zxa7pan Mission Ride Captain: Mike "Weldermike" […]

The family of Melissa Salcedo, 31, have invited the Patriot Guard Riders (PGR) to attend the Honors of their loved one as she makes her final journey. It will be our honor to do so. Melissa Salcedo, 31, LEO, Pomona PD 2006-2009/ Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) 2011-2015. She served as a Patrol Officer for […]

Welcome Home Hill Air Force Base The Patriot Guard Riders have been requested to stand a flag line for a Welcome Home at Hill Air Force Base. This will be a Welcome Home format. The Welcome Home will be at Hill Air Force Base on 306 E 650 N in Clearfield at 2:30 PM on […]

The Patriot Guard has been asked to participate in the annual Iowa Peace Officer Memorial Ceremony held on the grounds of the State Capitol. The ceremony is held each year at the Iowa Peace Officer Memorial Monument. In the summer of 2012, the monument was moved to a new location next to the Oran Pape […]

MEMORIAL MISSION MONTGOMERY COUNTY LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER MEMORIAL CEREMONY Dayton, Ohio 4596 Patriot Guard Staging Area Location: 251-399 Taylor Street Dayton, Ohio 45402 Staging: 06 May 2016@0900hrs-(9 AM) MAP: https://goo.gl/maps/2xn4rie3fur First Line Responders Staging Location: Temple Israel 130 Riverside Drive Dayton, Ohio 45405 Staging: 06 May 2016@1000hrs-(10 AM) Memorial Ceremony Location: RiverScape Metropark 111 East […]

Billy Joe Odell Sr. US Marines Vietnam Veteran Pinecrest Cemetary, Citronelle Friday, 6 May 2016 Fellow Riders, It is with heavy heart that I must inform you that America has lost another True American Hero… The family of Cpl. Billy Joe Odell Sr. has requested the Patriot Guard to stand in honor of their loved […]

MSG Donald Wayne Cross US Army Retired Vietnam Veteran Purcell, Elgin, Ok 06 May 2016 The family of MSG Donald Wayne Cross, US Army Retired, Vietnam Veteran has asked the PGR to stand a flag line at his Services to be held on 06 May 2016​ at Purcell Oklahoma. Services will be held at Wilson […]

Harold Francis Long US Navy Korea,Vietnam Veteran Grand Junction, CO 06 May 2016 We have been invited to attend the Funeral of CPO Harold Francis Long, Veteran, US Navy, Korea & Vietnam Interment 1500 (3pm) 06 May at: Veterans Memorial Cemetery 2830 Riverside Parkway Grand Junction, CO Stage at Shelter Area Ride Captain :Bob Werner […]

Thomas Edward Harrison US Army WWII Veteran Grand Junction, CO 06 May 2016 We have been invited to attend the Funeral of TEC4 Thomas Edward Harrison, Veteran, US Army, WWII Interment 1300(1pm) 06 May at: Veterans Memorial Cemetery 2830 Riverside Parkway Grand Junction, CO Stage at Shelter Area Ride Captain: Barry Force Contact: corrine westerson […]

Samuel W. Kelly US Army WWII Veteran Grand Junction, CO 06 May 2016 We have been invited to attend the Funeral of Samuel W. Kelly, Veteran, US Army, WWII Interment 1000(10am) 06 May at: Veterans Memorial Cemetery 2830 Riverside Parkway Grand Junction, CO Stage at Shelter Area Ride Captain: Bob Werner Contact: corrine westerson laforce1962@gmail.com

John Dillon proudly honorably served our country during WWII. Serving Stateside in Naval Station San Diego. He recently celebrated his 90th birthday. Mr Dillon's family has requested the presence of The Patriot Guard to honor him in all aspects of his funeral and burial. LOCATION: Vandenberg Funeral Home, Tinley Park 17248 S. Harlem Avenue Tinley […]

SPC James McCabe US Army Korea Veteran Princeton, MN Friday 6 May 2016 The family of SPC James McCabe has requested the Patriot Guard stand a Flag Line to Honor SPC McCabes service to his country. SPC McCabe served from 1950--1952 serving in Korea where he was awarded a Purple Heart, and 3 Bronze Stars. […]

The Patriot Guard Riders have been requested to stand in honor of the life and service of Mario Louis, 59 of Covington, GA. We have told the family it will be our honor to do so. Mario Louis honorably served our country in 3 different branches of our military. The Army, Navy, and USMC. The […]

The family of James Donnay has invited the Patriot Guard to stand a flag line in honor of his life and service to our country. James was a proud Army veteran, 3M retiree of 36 years who enjoyed dancing, singing and playing guitar. Jim loved his family, friends, dog Rusty and cruising in his '55 […]

The family of Robert Carling has invited the Patriot Guard to stand a flag line in honor of his life and service to our country. Robert passed away at this past week at the age of 97. He proudly served our country in the Army. He is preceded in death by his wife Bette and […]

Ladies and Gentlemen: The Patriot Guard Riders have been requested to stand in honor of Peter Ruth Sr., USMC veteran. Peter was a Corporal in the United States Marine Corps from 2006 to 2010, serving his country as a mechanic, which is what he loved doing, both on and off duty. Peter served actively at […]

Fellow PGR Members: The family has requested that the Patriot Guard Riders stand in Honor of U.S. Army Vietnam-Era Veteran Billie Gean Taylor, who passed away much too young on May 1st. Mr. Taylor served in the U.S. Army from 1967 - 1969. His MOS was 41C20 - Fire Control Instrument Repairman, and he was […]

Robert E. Baker US Army WWII Veteran Medina, NY Friday, May 6, 2016 Please note that due to ongoing OPSEC concerns, mission details are not shown in this posting. All specific details and updates have been sent to members directly via their e-mail address on file. Fellow PGR Members: The family has requested that the […]

Please note that due to ongoing OPSEC concerns, mission details are not shown in this posting. All specific details and updates have been sent to members directly via their e-mail address on file. The family of David E. Burgess, Sr. has requested the participation of the Patriot Guard Riders in his military honors funeral. WHEN […]

The PGR has been requested by the family of a WWII War Hero to attend his funeral service and honor him, we will be honored to do so. Morton R. Schecter enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Corps on October 22, 1942 at the age of 18. He became a tail gunner on board bombers […]

6 May 2016 Friday SA John Louis Snellgrove U.S. Navy – World War II Alabama State Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Spanish Fort, AL It is with heavy heart that I must inform you that Alabama and America has lost another true American hero. The family of Seaman Apprentice John L. Snellgrove has requested the Patriot […]

Donald A. Gamsky U.S. Army Veteran – Korea Neenah, WI Friday, May 6, 2016 Donald A. Gamsky passed away December 17th of last year and we were honored to stand for him then. Due to the season, the family has waited until now to take Donald to his final resting place next to his wife. […]

CONFIRMED MISSION Robert L. Basham, Sargent 1st Class Retired Army National Guard Hinton, WV May 6, 2016 The family of Robert L. “Bobby” Basham has requested the Patriot Guard Riders to assist in final honors for their hero. Staging: Friday, May 6, 2016 @ 9:30 a.m. Pivont Funeral Home 100 Park Avenue Hinton, WV 25951 […]

The Family of Charles "Chuck" Hawley has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to stand a silent Flag Line to Honor his Service to our Great Nation. Chuck served in Vietnam, and was wounded, causing total disability. He received the Purple Heart, among other awards, and commendations. Chuck was also a member of DAV. Date : […]

It is an honor the family of Jeffrey Joe Zboril invites the Patriot Guard Riders to participate in his funeral and military honors. Jeffrey was born in Pomona, CA, on 1 NOV 53. After high school, Jeffrey joined the Navy, 22 JUL 72 and served as an Electrical Repairman and was honorably discharged 13 JUL […]

PGR has been graciously invited by the family of Richard J Behrens, USN to stand a flag line for their loved one and our hero at Quantico National Cemetery on May 6 2016;and it is with great honor that we wil do so. Richard J Behrens was born on Feb 17 1969 and passed away […]

MSGT James R. Armstrong US Army Reserve Retired Kansas City, Ft. Scott, Kansas 6 May 2016 The family of James “Jim” R. Armstrong has requested the Patriot Guard Riders stand a flag line at his funeral service and escort him to his final resting place at Ft. Scott National Cemetery on 6 May 16. Master […]

The family of Vincent Wegscheid has requested the PGR to stand a flag line in honor of his service to our country. Andrew served in the U.S. Army from 1954 to 1956 until his Honorable Discharge. Funeral services will be held Friday May 6th at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church located at 310 Main […]

Rev. Col. Melvin E. Witt, United States Air Force (Ret) The family of Rev. Col. Melvin E. Witt has requested that we stand tall and silent in a flag line of respect and honor prior to the services for their loved one. It will be our privilege and honor to do so. During his over […]

John L. Beemer USN, Korea Independence, MO 6 May 2016 The family of John L. Beemer has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to stand in his honor during his services and then escort to his final resting place on Friday, 6 May 2016. Mr. Beemer served honorably in the United States Navy during the Korean […]

The Patriot Guard Riders have been asked to escort and stand for Helen L. Ellis, U.S.Army/USAF veteran. Her obituary reads, in part: “After graduation she went to the Temple School of Nursing in Philadelphia, Pa. and joined the nurse corps. Helen needed to be 21 to enter the Army.” After basic training the nurses were […]

Good Day All, The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited by the family of fallen U.S. Air Force Veteran SMSGT Daniel David Gomes to stand honor prior to and during his interment service. The service is planned for this coming Friday May 6th at 2 pm at the Northern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Fernley NV. […]

Once again we have lost one of our nation’s heroes and it will be our honor to stand for Tech 5 Harold G. Noyes Jr, U.S. Army. Tech 5 Harold Noyes, 90 passed away April 28, 2016. Harold served in the Army for two years at the end of WW2 and then during the Occupation […]

Leroy Francis Allen, 71, USMC Vietnam Veteran - LEO Grand Island, NE 6 MAY 16 The family of Vietnam Veteran LeRoy F. Allen, Jr. 71, US Marine Corps, Grand Island, Nebraska, has requested the Patriot Guard Riders participate in his Funeral Service, Friday, May 6th 2016, at St. Ann’s Catholic Church at Doniphan, Nebraska. LeRoy […]

John L. Bustamantez, 66 US Army Vietnam Veteran Victorville, CA 06 MAY 16 The family of John Licon Bustamantez, age 66, of Victorville, CA has requested the Patriot Guard Riders in honoring their beloved father and grandfather on Friday, 6 May 2016, 1300 hrs at the Victor Valley Memorial Park in Victorville. We will be […]

PFC Edward F. Brooks, 82 Sandusky, Ohio 4584 United States Army Korean War Veteran Visitation / Services: Ohio Veterans Home Giffin Chapel 3416 Columbus Avenue Sandusky, Ohio 44870 Visitation: 6 May 2016 @ 1000 hrs. - (10:00 AM) Military Service: 6 May 2016 @ 1100 hrs. - (11:00 AM) Staging: 6 May 2016 @ 0900 […]

TSgt Sean Harvell, 33 US Air Force Retired GWOT Veteran Long Beach, Los Angeles, CA 06 MAY 16 The PGR has been invited to honor TSgt Sean Harvell, 33, who tragically drowned in Long Beach last week, we would be honored to be there. Sean was brother to SSgt Andrew Harvell, USAF, KIA 06 Aug […]

Henry Edwin Andersen U.S. Army Veteran South West City, MO Friday, 06 May 16 The family of Henry Edwin Andersen have honored the Patriot Guard Riders with a request to provide an escort and stand a flag line at graveside services. Mr. Andersen served in Army Intelligence from 1971 to 1973. Stage: 12:15 noon at […]

The United States Postal Service, Congresswoman Ann Wagner, and the family of Sergeant Amanda Pinson have invited the Patriot Guard Riders to attend the dedication ceremony for the Affton Missouri Post Office Building. SGT Pinson gave the ultimate sacrifice to her country in Tikrit, Iraq on March 16, 2006. SGT Pinson was assigned to the […]

The family of PGR Member, USN, Vietnam Veteran, Greg Gillapsy, have invited the PGR to accompany him and his family from their home to Riverside National Cemetery. We are honored to bring our brother to his final resting place. Greg served in the United States Navy from 1966 - 1968 with two tours in Vietnam. […]