Patriot's Name: Truman Williams Military Branch: United States Air Force Classification: Veteran Additional Military Info: Korean War 1949- 1953, stationed in Japan Link To Obituary: http://www.biggersfh.com/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=3724120&fh_id=13977 Mission Ride Captain: Darl "Mach II" Easton, darl444@msn.com, (817) 296-5123 Mission Summary: The Family Has Asked The PGR To Stand A Flag Line At Funeral Service PART 1: Funeral […]

The family of U.S. Navy Veteran PR2CT Ralph Arnold Law have requested that the Patriot Guard Riders (PGR) and the Shasta Veterans Escort (SVE) provide a Flag Line at the Northern California Veterans Cemetery (NCVC) in Igo, CA on May 19, 2016 at 1400 hours. United States Navy Veteran Law served from 1942 to 1945 […]

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 Burton Russell Howard has requested the Patriot Guard Riders to stand in his honor during his interment services. Burton […]

19 May 2016 George B. Richardson U.S. Army WWII Killen, AL America and Alabama has lost another Hero The family of George B. Richardson has asked the Patriot Guard to honor their loved by standing a flag line at his visitation and escort to his final resting place. We will be Honored to do so. […]

Lowell Dean Lawson Vietnam, USAF Keithville, LA, 05-19-2016 Mr. Lowell Dean Lawson was born on May 12, 1944 in Jamesport, Missouri and passed away on May 16, 2016. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War. He is survived by his wife of 51 years and two daughters. […]

CONFIRMED MISSION May 19 2016 Melvin Richard Burd We have yet lost another hero. Mr. Melvin Richard Burd was a WWII veteran who was in Iwo Jima and Guam, Received PURPLE HEART for his bravery. Mr Burd is also the father of one of our members Denise Crisp. Mr. Burd was a honorary member of […]

Roger Marcotte, 70 U.S. Air Force Veteran St. Petersburg, FL. Thursday, May 19, 2016 The family of A1C Roger Marcotte has graciously requested the Patriot Guard Rider’s presence as they show their final respects and lay their loved one to rest. A1C Marcotte served his Country by in the U.S. Air Force and performed duties […]

SGT James William Hooghe, 83 Centerville, Ohio USMC Korean War Veteran 4685 Visitation/Service: Christ the King Lutheran Church 50 Nutt Road Centerville, Ohio 45458-9257 Visitation: 19 May 2016@1000-1100hrs-(10-11 AM) Service: 19 May 2016@1100hrs-(11 AM) Staging: 19 May 2016@0900hrs-(9 AM) Map to Church: https://goo.gl/maps/awsMXf7MPEH2 Interment Will take place at a later date at: Dayton National Cemetery […]

Ladies and Gentlemen of the Patriot Guard Riders, we have been invited to stand for Vietnam War hero Private Jimmie Duane Stafford, age 67. Jimmie was drafted by the U.S. Army soon after high school graduation in Davis, California and moving to Milton Freewater, Oregon to work in the Humbert family businesses. Jimmie, a Private […]

The family and friends of Joe Torres, 81, USA Veteran have invited the Patriot Guard to honor their loved one on his final journey. We are honored to accept this invitation. Mr. Torres served in the United States Army during the Korean War. Note: This notice is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this […]

TSgt. Billy R. Hall (Ret.) United States Air Force North Little Rock, AR May 19, 2016 The Family and Friends of TSgt. Billy R. Hall have requested the Patriot Guard Riders to participate in the celebration of his life. TSgt. Hall served in the Vietnam War and retired after 20 years in the Air Force. […]

The State of Tennessee and the City of Germantown have lost another Veteran Hero. Harry Eugene Owen, 84, US Navy passed away on 12 May 2016. The family has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to honor him and his family. PGR will escort Mr. Owen from the funeral home to the veteran’s cemetery. STAGING FOR […]

SGT Myron G. Honican, 72 Goshen, Ohio 4683 United States Army Vietnam Veteran Visitation and Services: Evans Funeral Home 1944 State Rt. 28 Goshen, OH Visitation: 19 May 2016 @ 1100 – 1200 hrs. (11:00 AM – 12:00 PM) Services: 19 May 2016 @ 1200 hrs. (12:00 PM) Staging: 19 May 2016 @ 1000 hrs. […]

The family of WWII and Korean War Veteran Alfred DePietro have requested our presence at the funeral of their loved one. Al served our country proudly as a bombardier for B-29’s and was one of the first to use radar for night bombing. He was in the Pacific Theater flying out of Guam and Okinawa. […]

The Family of Evan “Corky” Thebeau has requested the Patriot Guard Riders to assist and honor their fallen loved one. A US Navy veteran from 1961-1964, he served on the USS Intrepid and USS Enterprise. He was honorably discharged and attained the rank of AMS3. We will be honored to stand for him as he […]

Mission to Honor DONALD STANLEY TURNER (83) US ARMY (RETIRED) THURSDAY, MAY 19, 2016 Born: MARCH 10, 1933 Deceased: MAY 6, 2016 His family has requested that the PGR attend his services. The mission is a 'go' and all contacts have been made. Mr. Donald Stanley Turner served 20 years in the Army, attaining the […]

MSgt Charles David Williams, 77 United States Marine Corps Pensacola, Florida Thursday May 19, 2016 Vietnam Veteran The Patriot Guard has been invited by the Family of MSgt Charles David Williams, United States Marine Corps (Ret) to stand in his Honor and Escort him to the Barrancas National Cemetery. MSgt Williams entered the United States […]

The family of John S. “Jack” Lincoln, including family friend and fellow PGR member Mitch Plonka, have requested our presence for the funeral of their beloved one. Jack served his country honorably as a Sergeant in the United States Air Force from 1966 to 1969. He served one tour in Vietnam. WAKE: Please attend on […]

MEDAL OF HONOR recipient U.S. Army Command Sergeant Major (Ret) Bennie G. Adkins Thursday 19 May 2016 Russell, Mississippi to Jackson, Mississippi It will indeed be an honor for the Patriot Guard Riders and guests to meet MOH, USA CSM (Ret) Bennie G. Adkins and escort him to the 14th Annual, The Trail of Honor […]

The Family of Larry Emery have invited the Patriot Guard Riders to Honor Larry’s Life and Service to Our Country. Larry served in the US Army from 1969 to 1971. He was a Vietnam Veteran. Funeral is Thursday, May 19th 2016 at the Ascension Lutheran Church. Service begins at 10:30 am. Rally time 9:00 am […]

The loved ones of Bennett Alston invite the Patriot Guard Riders to join them in remembrance of his service to his nation and community. He is survived by his wife of 68 years, a son, a daughter, and a host of other family and loved ones. He was the owner of Alston Tomato Company for […]

updated 17 MAY 16 @ 2:42 p.m. CDT ajbuechel Herbert L. Springer, USMC, USA & USAF Thursday, 19 MAY 2016 Charleroi, PA American Legion Post 22 has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to Escort and Stand in silent honor of their American Hero. Interment will be at The National Cemetery Of The Alleghenies. Herbert L. […]

The family of Jack Dalrymple has invited the Patriot Guard to stand a flag line in honor of his life and service to our country Jack served in the U.S. Navy Please come out and stand in silent tribute to honor Jack's life and service to our country. 11: 45 am – Stage Lane A […]

At the request of the family the Patriot Guard Riders will provide a Honor Mission for Maurice Blair Sr., USA. He joined the U.S. Army and served during the Korean War in 1955. He was predeceased by his wife, Elizabeth Lapre. Fallen Veteran Maurice Blair, Sr. was a lifelong member of the Orleans American Legion […]

1st LT John Manganaro, 35, passed away on April 14, 2016. LT. Manganaro served two tours in Iraq. His funeral was held in his native New York where he was laid to rest alongside his father in Calverton National Cemetery. The Patriot Guard Riders have been requested to stand for him. It will be our […]

The family of Michael Owens has invited the Patriot Guard to stand a flag line in honor of his life and service to our country. Michael served in the U.S. Navy and was a Vietnam Veteran. He was a local TV personality and producer, and professional fisherman Fort Snelling Memorial Chapel Intersection of Hwy 55/5 […]

The Kiwanis Club of Eatonton, Ga has requested the presence of the Patriot Guard Riders to attend their Celebration of Patriots event to be held Thursday, May 19th at 7:00 PM on the Courthouse Square. As part of Memorial Day Weekend observances, local veterans will be recognized. We will stand a flag line of honor […]

updated 17 MAY 16 @ 3:45 a.m. CDT ajbuechel The family of Chad Lowell Vakili has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to be present to honor this hero for his service to his country. It will be our privilege to do so. Chad served in the US Air Force from Jan/2005 to Jan/2009. He achieved […]

Mission 36 of the Great River Honor Flight After a full day in Washington DC on what has been called "A day I will NEVER forget", we will escort these Heroes back to a welcome home they never got when they returned from their war. This mission has WW 2, Korean and Vietnam covered. Date: […]