The family of Sgt. Carl Eugene “Gene” Kinkade has requested the assistance of the PGR in honoring their fallen hero on Saturday, 21 May 2016 at 2 pm at the Strobe Funeral Home in Stillwater Oklahoma. The family has asked for the PGR to perform a Flag/ Respect Line at the service with an escort […]

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: We have been requested to stand in Honor of another World War-II Hero. John J. Mikula passed away on […]

Lester Sell US Army Veteran 21 MAY 2016 Emmaus, PA The family of Army Veteran Lester “Les” Sell has requested the Patriot Guard Riders stand to honor his service to our nation at his funeral service, Saturday, May 21. Les served from 1975 to 1978, and was stationed at Fort Bragg in North Carolina. Les […]

The family of Mr. David Dorr, SPC, U.S. Army, has requested the PGR to stand in Mr. Dorr's Honor at his Celebration of Life ceremony on Saturday, 21 May 2016 at the VFW in Bennington. Link to Mr. Dorr's obituary Mission Details: Saturday, 21 May 2016 Flag Line: VFW Post 8268, 9 Old Hancock Rd., […]

CMSgt Bradley E Roberts USAF Retired Harvey, IA 21 May, 2016 The family of veteran Brad Roberts has asked the Patriot Guard to stand in honor of his many years of service to our great country. Brad retired from the US Air Force as a Chief Master Sergeant. Date/time: 11:00 AM, Saturday, 21 May, 2016 […]

Patriot's Name: MSG Jerrel Dean Kerr Military Branch: United States Army Classification: Retired From Military Additional Military Info: Korea and Vietnam Veteran. Link To Obituary: http://www.newhopefh.com/obituaries/Jerrel-Kerr/#!/Obituary Mission Ride Captain: Garland "PAPA" Raney, papa@ntxpgr.org, (214) 608-7289 Mission Summary: Stand a flag line at the funeral service, procession, and flag line at interment service. This is a […]

CONFIRMED MISSION 21 May 2016 SPC Aaron Mitchell Martin, 32 ARNG, Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) Pleasant Plains, AR 72568 Another Arkansas Veteran SPC Aaron Mitchell Martin, 32, 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 […]

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. *****NO PHOTOS DURING THE MISSION. DO NOT TAKE PICTURES IN OR OF THE FLAG LINE, THE MISSION HAS BEGUN AT THAT POINT***** […]

Patriots, We have been invited by the Dean family, to stand in honor of USAF Veteran Leslie Wayne Dean, who died after a long battle this past Wednesday. Mr. Dean was a member of the Red Springs Masonic Lodge and always served as a coach for his sons' Dixie Youth Baseball Leagues. A Memorial Service […]

21 May 2016 Saturday PFC Kenneth Leon Patrick US Army – World War II & Korean War Veteran Whistler, Alabama Fellow Riders, It is with heavy heart that I must inform you that Alabama and America has lost another true American hero. The family of PFC Kenneth Leon Patrick has requested the Patriot Guard to […]

Our presence has once again been requested to stand a flag line as another one of our heroes. Master Chief Rose enlisted in the Navy at the age of 17, Master Chief served his country from 1950-1980 MISSION DATE: Saturday, 21 May 2016 STAGING LOCATION: Saar's Market Place Parking Lot 32199 State Route 20 Oak […]

The Family of William Bill Filkins had requested the presence of the Patriot Guard Riders to stand a flag line at his Service, Saturday May 21, 2016 at 10:00 (1000 hours) William was a WWII Veteran born 12/1928 died May/2016. William served in the German Theater during WWII from 1946-1947 with the Army Air Corps, […]

The Family of Herbert E. Jackson Jr., USAF, has requested the Patriot Guard Riders to stand in honor of their loved One. Hero Jackson served in the US Air Force in Korea, serving from 1952-1956. During his service, he was awarded the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, […]

Gregory Stephen Orange, 53 Veteran USMC Ashland City, TN May 21, 2016 The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited to participate in celebrating the life and service of Gregory Orange and it will be our honor to do so. Gregg served in the United States Marines from 1981 to 1984, including deployments in Beirut and […]

The family of Col. Vernon Askew, USA Ret., Korean Veteran and Japan Occupation has asked the PGR to stand a flag line at his services to be held on 21 May 2016 at Oklahoma City, Ok. Services to be held at the Vondel Smith and Sons Funeral Home, 13125 N. MacArthur Blvd., Oklahoma City. Interment […]

All The family of SPC Matthew Van Auken has requested the Patriot Guard to stand a Flag Line to honor his service to the country. SPC Van Auken entered the United States Army on May 19, 2004, where he served 3 years, 3 months and 21 days. During this service, he spent 1 year, 3 […]

Johnnie Ray Homey,Sr., 81 USN, Electricians Mate E6 21 May 2016 This service is for Johnnie Ray Homey, Sr., a Korean War Naval Veteran. Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on May 21st, 2016 at Zion Baptist Church, Wolf Pen Gap Road, Suches, Georgia 30572. Served on the USS Ranier, served honorable for 4 […]

Service & Escort For Franklin W. Osmer, US Coast Guard & Vietnam Era Veteran 21 May 2016 The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited to stand in silent honor at this service and then escort Mr. Osmer to his family home in Waterford, PA. Saturday, 21 May 2016 Staging: 12:15 PM @ Far End Of […]

HONOR MISSION Bo Gene Swetlik, 33, US Army Veteran, Killeen, TX The Widow of Veteran Bo Swetlik has requested the presence of the Patriot Guard Riders at the Memorial Service of her Loved One. Date: Sat, 21 May 16 Staging Time: 1205 Staging Location: VFW Post 3892, 201 VFW Drive, Harker Heights, TX 76548 (http://tinyurl.com/VFW3892HHTX) […]

Patriots, we have been requested by the Family of BMC Robert “Bob” Stewart Cornwell, USN Retired, to Stand with Honor at his Ceremony of Life. Chief Cornwell served our Country faithfully for over 20 years from 1952 to 1972, including a tour in Vietnam. His medals include: Bronze Star, 5 Good Conduct Awards, 2 National […]

Once again we have lost one of the “Greatest Generations”. The family of Mr. Richard H. Hamilton, (94) has requested our presence for his visitation and memorial services. Mr. Hamilton earned the rank of Private 1st class and was in the US Army during WWII. He was with the Fifty first Company, Fifth Group at […]

The family of Donald L. Paxson 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. Donald enlisted in the USMC at the age of 17 and served from 1968 to 1978. He had served in Vietnam and […]

HONOR MISSION James Edward Allen, Sr. Veteran, U.S. Marine Corps 21 MAY 16 Stickney, IL The Family of James Edward Allen, Sr. have requested the presence of the Patriot Guard at his visitation, funeral rites and interment. Mr. Allen served as a Mortarman in the Marine Corps from 1968 to 1972 including service in VietNam […]

MSG Ray J. Laughrun proudly served in the USAF from Mar 1948- MAR 1952 as well as the USAF Reserves from 1956 to 1965. He was awarded the Occupation Medal (Japan), the Korea Service Medal and the Good Conduct Medal. Services for MSG Laughrun will be Saturday May 21st 2016 in Burnsville NC. Please note […]

Stephen J Guillory Vietnam, USMC Abita Springs Louisiana, 05-21-2016 Mr. Guillory was born in New Orleans, La. He graduated from F.T. Nicholls. In 1966 he joined the Marine Corps. He was wounded in combat at Khe Sanh. He received several medals for actions in Vietnam including the Purple Heart. He achived the rank of Corporal, […]

Sadly we are called a Flag Line for the service of Donald F. Skinner, SSgt, US Air Force. SSgt Skinner was an aircraft mechanic who served in Vietnam and Thailand, and several other locations, from 1964 to 1972. SSgt Skinner passed away in Florida on 21 March 2016. His son is stationed in RI and […]

MEMORIAL MISSION Ohio Veterans' Memorial Park “Family of Heroes Memorial Hall Dedication” Clinton, Ohio 4674 Memorial Staging/Dedication Location: Ohio Veterans' Memorial Park 8005 Cleveland-Massillon Rd Clinton, Ohio 44216 Dedication Ceremony: 21 May 2016@1430hrs-(2:30 PM) Staging: 21 May 2016@1300hrs-(1 PM) The Family of Heroes Memorial Hall and Heroes Cross. The Heroes Cross is made of over […]

SGT. William Grant, 96 Cincinnati, Ohio United States Army WWII Veteran 4680 Visitation/Service: Rockdale Baptist Church 539 Forest Avenue Cincinnati, Ohio 45229 Visitation: 21 May 2016@ 0930-1100hrs- (9:30- 11 AM) Service: 21 May 2016@ 1100hrs-(11 AM) Staging: 21 May 2016@0830hrs-(8:30 AM) Interment: Spring Grove Cemetery, Cincinnati, Ohio Arrangements made by: JC Battle and Sons Funeral […]

MEMORIAL MISSION SERGEANT EARL VICTOR SIEGMUND, 20 Canton, Ohio United States Army Heavy Mortar Company, 21 Infantry Regiment,24th Infantry Division Captured: 11 July 1950 Near Seoul South Korea, KIA: 03 November 1950 while a POW during the Tiger Death March North Korea, Location “Known only to God” 4663 Memorial Staging/Dedication Location: Forest Hill Cemetery 4414 […]

updated 5/20/16 @ 3:03 p.m. CDT ajbuechel We have been invited by the Command and the FRO of this USMC Unit to welcome home their brave Marines and Sailors who are returning from deployment, we are honored to be there! This Unit has been away from home and family for many months. They are returning […]

Armed Forces Day Wreath Laying In Honor Of All Who Have Served 21 May 2016 Altoona, PA The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited to participate and Stand A Flag Line For Those Who Stood For Us. President Harry S. Truman led the effort to establish a single holiday for citizens to come together and […]

PO3 Curtis Presley, 90 US Navy WWII Veteran Cook, WA 21 MAY 16 Ladies and Gentlemen of the Patriot Guard Riders, the family of US NAVY Veteran (WWII) PO3 Curtis Presley has requested the Patriot Guard Riders Stand in Honor of his life and service to our country during his memorial service. Curtis enlisted in […]

The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited to form a flag line for the key ceremony for LCpl Cody Evans, USMC (Ret). Date: 21 May 2016 Time: 12:00 NOON Staging Location Haynes Flat Church, 4264 Hwy 63 Speedwell, TN. Staging at 11:00 AM RCIC: TBA Many PGR members have attended various things for LCpl Cody […]

Saturday May 21st 2016 (2 pm to 4 pm) is our monthly PGR HOTH (Help on the Homefront) visit to the Northport VA at Building 92. We will be celebrating some May Birthdays with some White Castle burgers, cake and playing BINGO. Please come join us. Your presence will put smiles on some really great […]

21 May 2016 Saturday HOTH Mission – Blue Star Salute Memorial Ride Fellow PGR Members, The Blue Star Salute Foundation has requested the Patriot Guard Riders to host a Memorial Ride into Battleship Memorial Park for the beginning of their annual event. This is especially important and historic this year because of the presence of […]

Saturday, May 21, 2016 Oak Grove, MN The family of Joe Hendrickson has invited the Patriot Guard to stand a flag line in honor of his life and service to our country. Joe passed away at the age of 82 back in December 2015. He is preceded in death by his wife Alva, parents and […]

Confirmed Mission Honorable Escort The New Honor Bell First Leg of the trip back to Denver, Colorado 4686 Staging Area: Cincinnati Reds Stadium Cincinnati, OH 45202 Staging: 21 May 2016 @ 0330 hrs. (3:30 PM) at the Southeast corner of Joe Nuxhall Way and Rte. 52 (Ohio River Scenic Byway) NOTE: The Honor Bell will […]

Escort, Flag Line & Welcome Home, Lance Corporal Timothy Dobos, US Marine / 21 May 2016 / Lock Haven, PA Please join Home For Our Troops to kick off The Built Project for LCpl Timothy Dobos to his Forever Home and Welcome him and his family to the community. Our Hero's story will be read […]

Ladies and Gentlemen of the Patriot Guard, We have been invited by the Project Manager of the Steward and Williams Tribute Center of Ellensburg, WA, to join them in Commemorating National Armed Forces Day by dedicating portions of their facility to multiple American Flags that recognize the sacrifices of Armed Force Members and their families. […]

The Stevenson High School has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to attend the 4th Annual Fallen Heroes Ceremonies to honor approximately 60 families of KIA's prior to the soccer game. The families will receive game worn jerseys with their family member's name on them. The Patriot Guard Riders will ride onto the field prior to […]

The Patriot Guard has been asked to participate in the Run with the Police Charity Run, which is an event that is a part of National Police Week: 8:30 AM, Saturday, 21 May, 2016 Location: Des Moines Police Station Rally time: 7:00 AM; briefing at 7:20 AM KSU 7:30 AM Rally point: parking lot at […]

The Midlands Blue Star Mothers have invited the Patriot Guard Riders to stand to salute South Carolina Patriots and it will be our honor. Special guests include WWII U.S. Army Air Corps Veteran and Vietnam POW Veteran; we also stand to honor Gold Star Mothers, Blue Star Mothers, Veterans off all conflicts, and current Active […]

Honor Flight Ft. Myers, FL 21 MAY 16 Collier County Honor Flight invites the Patriot Guard Riders to Send-Off our WWII / Korea War Veterans to see their Memorial in Washington, DC and then Welcome them back to SW Florida on Saturday, 21 MAY 16. The Veterans that are going on this Honor Flight will […]

The family of Dan Sidles have invited the PGR to attend his Memorial Service in Honor of his Life and Service to Our Country in Emmetsburg, Iowa May 21, 2016. Just before the September 11, 2001 attacks, he enlisted into the United States Marine Corps. Dan graduated boot camp as the Platoon Honor Man, and […]

Fellow Patriots, We have been invited assist the NC National Guard with an event that they are sponsoring on Saturday, May 21, 2016 at the Raleigh Residence Inn/Courtyard Marriott. The event is called the NC National Guard Reconnect Survivors Event and the purpose is to provide a weekend for surviving family members of fallen heroes […]

Building Homes for Heroes Anthony Trzeciak U.S. Marine Corp / GWOT Riverview, FL. Saturday, 21 May 2016 Building Homes for Heroes has graciously requested the Patriot Guard Rider’s presence in Cpl Trzeciak’s Home Celebration. Details about the hero will be disclosed at the mission briefing. Please bring your 3’x5’ American Flags to show our Honor […]

George Dworshak honorably served his country in the US Army from 1942-1946, when he was discharged as a Corporal Tech 5. George is a WWII Veteran. George’s area of expertise both in the Army as well as in civilian life was as a mechanic. In his younger years, George loved riding his Indian motorcycles. George […]

Rabun County - Honor our Veterans Convoy, Saturday May 21, 2016 Many Americans celebrate Armed Forces Day annually on the third Saturday of May. It is a day to pay tribute to men and women who serve the United States' armed forces. Armed Forces Day is also part of Armed Forces Week, which begins on […]

Patriots! Once again the honor and privilege of showing our support, love and respect to our nation's greatest, the UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES! This Saturday we will be establishing a flag line at the Carolina field of Honor in Kernersville for opening ceremonies. This is a feel good-GREAT mission and hope many of you can […]

4616 Rabun County - Honor our Veterans Convoy, Saturday May 21, 2016 Many Americans celebrate Armed Forces Day annually on the third Saturday of May. It is a day to pay tribute to men and women who serve the United States’ armed forces. Armed Forces Day is also part of Armed Forces Week, which begins […]