The family of United States Air Force Sgt. Joseph Arthur Banks have requested that the Patriot Guard Riders (PGR) and the Shasta Veterans Escort (SVE) provide escort services to the Northern California Veterans Cemetery (NCVC) on May 27, 2016. Sgt. Banks was a aviation mechanic serving from 1964 to 1968 at March AFB and Vietnam. […]

The family of United States Army Veteran Private First Class Melvin Peter Finch have requested that the Patriot Guard Riders (PGR) and the Shasta Veterans Escort (SVE) escort this fallen Veteran to the Northern California Veterans Cemetery (NCVC) in Igo, CA on May 27, 2016. Mr. Finch landed at Normandy on D-day serving from 1943 […]

The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited to stand in honor at the Interment Service for Mark Edward Bower on Friday, May 27, 2016 at Fort Logan National Cemetery, 3698 South Sheridan Blvd., Denver at 10:30 AM, Pavilion B. Mr. Bower was born on April 13, 1950 and died on December 28, 1915 at the […]

The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited to be present for the dedication ceremony of the Massachusetts Iraq & Afghanistan Fallen Heroes Memorial. The memorial has been created for the sons and daughters of the Commonwealth who gave their lives since September 11, 2001 in service to the United States in the Global War on […]

Ladies and Gentlemen of the Patriot Guard Riders, we have been invited to stand for a memorial service and highway dedication for two brothers that served and died in Vietnam. The Wright family was one of 41 families that lost two sons in Vietnam. Marine Private George Nathan Wright and Army Specialist 4 James Alfred […]

Honoring Utah's Fallen Military and Veteran Counseling Center The Patriot Guard Riders have been requested to stand a flag line for the MVCC’s event, Honoring Utah’s Fallen. Please come support their families in an exclusive memorial service. Families will participate in the assembly of Utah’s first monument consisting of 732 “dog tags” engraved with the […]

FRI, 27 MAY 16 Wounded Warrior Escort LITTLE RIVER / MYRTLE BEACH, SC Scents for Soldiers has arranged for another group of Wounded Troops to come to Myrtle Beach for a much deserved R&R. These Troops and their families are coming from Bethesda/Walter Reed and Ft. Belvoir Hospitals. This is an annual event and escort […]

Memorial Day Weekend Kickoff Event Augusta, GA 27 May 2016 The Kicks Wake up Krew on WKXC FM, Kicks 99 will be honoring active military and veterans. They are also recognizing groups that honor and support the military and veterans. This will also be the kick off for Place Your Bet on a Vet, a […]

Patriot's Name: Albert Joseph Donato Military Branch: United States Navy Classification: Veteran Additional Military Info: Korean War Veteran/USS New Jersey Mission Ride Captain: Mike Moore, evermoore58@gmail.com, (817) 228-3240 Mission Summary: The family has asked the PGR to stand a flag line at the interment service. PART 1: Flag line at graveside interment service Mission Date: […]

The family of Henry (Hank) R. Laramie has requested the Patriot Guard Riders to escort their loved One to his final resting placew Hank served his country honorably in the United States Air Force from 1953 until 1977, retiring after 24 years of service. He was very proud of his accomplishments which include the Airman's […]

The family of Russell Dean Morton has requested the Patriot Guard Riders to stand in honor of their loved One. Following graduation, Russell proudly served his country with courage in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. Family will receive friends 10 am (1000 hrs) to 11 am (1100 hrs) on Friday, May 27, […]

MISSION BLAST - FINAL ITINERARY Patriot's Name : Joe Perez, Jr. Mission Name : Final Itinerary Military Branch : US Navy Date of Mission: Friday, 27 MAY 16 Staging Time : 1045 Briefing Time : 1130 In position/KSU: 1200 Staging Address: Forest Park Lawndale Cemetery, 6900 Lawndale St., Houston, TX 77023 Obituary: Information at briefing […]

Arnold Schaeffer Date of Birth: September 13, 1926 Date of Death: May 15, 2016 Served in the US Army from 1944 until 1952 The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited to stand in honor at the Interment Service for Arnold Schaeffer on Friday, May 27, 2016 at Fort Logan National Cemetery, 3698 South Sheridan Blvd., […]

MEMORIAL MISSION Ohio Governor’s Wreath Laying Ceremony Columbus, Ohio 4661 Staging Location: AD Farrows Harley-Davidson 491 West Broad Street Columbus, Ohio 43215 Staging: 27 May 2016@1030hrs-(10:30 AM) Wreath Laying Ceremony Location: Veterans Plaza (Ohio State House) 53 S 3rd Street Columbus, Ohio 43215 Ceremony to Start: 27 May 2016@1200hrs-(12 PM) Please be on time at […]

CONFIRMED MISSION Friday, May 27, 2016 2:00 pm Harold Crew U.S. Army Sunset Memorial Funeral Home, 1700 Barrington Rd. Dothan Al. Burial will follow with Military honors at Sunset Memorial Park Visitation from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm It is our privilege to be invited to pay our respects to our fallen hero who honorably […]

The family of SGT MAJ Edward S. Bardwell, 88, have invited the Patriot Guard Riders to honor their loved one on his final journey. We are extremely honored to accept. Sergeant Major Edward S. Bardwell, age 88, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 10, 2016 in Hemet, CA. Sergeant Major Edward S. Bardwell, served in […]

The family of James Russell Jones has requested the Patriot Guard Riders to be with them to honor his service to our nation. It will be our honor to stand a flag line for this fallen hero and escort his family and friends to the Hollow Grounds in Jefferson Barrack National Cemetery where he will […]

4625 Memorial Ceremony Staging Location: Ivey Funeral Home & Rose Hill Burial Park 2565 Princeton Road Hamilton, Ohio 45011-5336 Staging: 27 May 2016@1700hrs-(5 PM) Memorial Ceremony Location: Veterans Circle in Rose Hill Burial Park Ceremony to Start: 27 May 2016@1800hrs-(6 PM) District #7 Captain Forrest Rayburn is assigned this mission of Honor and Respect. Please […]

Ladies and Gentlemen of the Patriot Guard Riders, We have been invited to attend the USS Indianapolis "Still at Sea" presentation created and presented by Kimberly Roller, honorary member of the survivors group. The USS Indianapolis was torpedoed on 30 JUL 1945 at 14 minutes after midnight. The crew was forced to abandon ship as […]

Jerald A. “Jerry” Collie United States Army Vietnam Veteran/LRFD Firefighter (Ret.) Little Rock, AR 27 May 16 The Family and Friends of Jerald A. “Jerry” Collie has requested the Patriot Guard Riders to help celebrate the life of their loved one. Mr. Collie was a veteran of the Vietnam War where he served in the […]

The Patriot Guard Riders have been asked to join with our brothers, the America Legion Riders, in honoring the sacrifice made by Auburn Police Officer Ronald Tarentino, Jr. Officer Tarentino tragically lost his life during a routine traffic stop. At the request of the those organizing the funeral arrangements, we have been asked to restrict […]

Honor Mission A1C Jerry J McLuckie US Air Force, Vietnam Veteran Elwood, IL 27 May 2016 The family of Jerry J. McLuckie, A1C US Air Force, has asked the ILPGR tyo stand a flag line at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery to honor this Veteran. Please come out and show this Veteran the respect that he […]

Ladies and Gentlemen of the Patriot Guard Riders, We have been invited by the family of William Jacob Hutko to stand a flag line in honor of their father. Mr. Hutko served in the US Navy for two and a half years between WWII & the Korean War, leaving the Navy with the rank of […]

Confirmed Mission William “Will” Lindal U.S.M.C. Veteran Sturgeon Bay, WI Friday May 27, 2016 William “Will” Lindal, 25, of Sturgeon Bay, passed away Sunday evening, May 22, 2016. Will was born February 11, 1991 in Lake Forest, IL, and graduated from Sturgeon Bay High School in 2009. After a few years of working locally, Will […]

The PGR has been asked by another family to stand a flag line at 1300 (1:00 pm) on Friday May 27 at Florence National Cemetery. The deceased veteran is Alexander Laird III, USN Senior Chief (E-8). Chief Laird served in the USN from 1964-1984. During a portion of that time he was assigned to the […]

The Family of U.S.Navy, Korean Veteran, DT3 Willard Carl Hager (88 yrs.) has Requested the Patriot Guard for the Final Mission of Their Loved One. Under the Direction of: Cozean Memorial Chapel & Crematory 217 W. Columbia Street Farmington. MO. 63640 FRIDAY, MAY 27th., 2016 Visitation: 10:00 a.m. (1000 hrs.) Service: 11:00 a.m. (1100 hrs.) […]

The family of Gaston N. Connell, Jr. has requested the presence of the Patriot Guard Riders for services and military honors. It will be our honor to participate. Gaston Connell, a member of the greatest generation, served in the United States Army from 1941 to 1946. Gaston enlisted in the US Army the day after […]

The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited to stand in honor for both the Funeral Mass and the Interment Service for Gabriel "Gabe" Gayton on Friday, May 27, 2016 in Walsenburg, CO. Mr. Gayton was born on April 6, 1938 and died on May 23, 2016 at the age of 78. He served in the […]

The family of US Navy, Vietnam Era Veteran Gilbert C. Henry has asked the PGR to stand a Flag Line at his services to be held on Friday, 27 May 2016 at Sapulpa, OK. Services will be held at Greenhill Funeral Home Chapel, 400 E Teel Rd, Sapulpa, OK at 1400 Hrs. The PGR has […]

The family of James L. Bryington has requested the Patriot Guard Riders to stand to honor his service to our nation at his funeral, Friday May 27. James served in the Army from 1979 to 1992. He was also a firefighter with the Summerdale Fire Company. Following the funeral, we will escort him from the […]

The family of US Army, Korean Veteran Gerald Elliott has asked the PGR to stand a Flag Line at his services to be held on Friday, 27 May 2016 at Sapulpa, OK. Services will be held at Smith Funeral Home Chapel, 1208 S Main, Sapulpa, OK at 1000. The PGR has also been asked to […]

The family of Rickey Edward Simms has requested the Patriot Guard Riders to assist in Honoring their loved one for his dedicated service to our Great Nation. Rickey was 64 years of age, He retired from the United States Army, having served 27 years. Visitation: Friday, May 27, 2016 George Renner and Sons Funeral Home […]

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. Bradley Pingel (PGR R4) has requested the participation of the Patriot Guard Riders in the military honors funeral for his beloved father […]

The Family of Hero James Still has honored the Patriot Guard Riders and associated groups by respectfully requesting we be a part of the service for their loved one by Standing a Tall and Silent Flag Line with Honor and Respect, and escorting him to his final place of rest at the Hallowed Grounds of […]

POW / MIA Flag Dedication Clearwater, FL. Friday, May 27, 2016 The Patriot Guard Riders have graciously been invited to participate in the dedication ceremony of raising the largest POW / MIA Flag in the State of Florida, to Honor our missing men and women from all wars and conflicts. The Vietnam Veterans of America […]

Welcome Home Sgt Jeff Kyle Ft Myers, FL – 27 MAY 16 The Iraq Monument in Cape Coral invites the Patriot Guard Riders to Welcome Sgt Jeff Kyle, USMC, to SW FL and then escort him to American Legion Post 323 in Lehigh Acres on 27 MAY 16. Sgt Kyle is the brother of the […]

The son of Ames Palmer, 67, have requested the presence of the Patriot Guard Riders to help with an escort and flag line at his funeral service. Ames was born Feb. 29, 1948 and passed away from cancer on Feb. 4 2016. Travis Palmer his son had contacted me back in March about standing a […]

Ladies & Gentlemen of the Patriot Guard Riders; We have been invited by the family of Delmar "Del" Luse, to stand a flag line in honor of their loved one. While in high school, Del participated in the United States Marine Corps Reserves where, following graduation, he enlisted in the United States Air Force. Del […]

The family of Louis Tranquil Guglielmetti 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. Louis served proudly in the US Army as a heavy weapons Infantryman during the Korean War. Louis was awarded two Bronze Stars, Combat […]

The family of U.S. Army (RET) GWOT Veteran SSG Howard Thompson "H.T." Ashwood III has asked the Patriot Guard Riders to stand a flag line at his funeral service scheduled for 1400 hours on Friday, 27 May 2016 at Oldham Memorial Baptist Church, 3605 Tahlequah St, Muskogee, OK. Upon conclusion of the funeral service the […]

The family of Captain Hoyt Gamblin has requested the presence and participation of the Patriot Guard Riders at the funeral service and interment of their loved one. Once published you may find Hoyt's full obituary listed here: http://www.dignitymemorial.com/crawford-bowers-funeral-home-copperas-cove/en-us/index.page Date: Fri, 27 May 16 FUNERAL SERVICE Staging Time: 0705 Staging Location: Holy Family Catholic Church, 1001 […]

The family of Sergeant Jimmy Reaves has requested the presence of the Patriot Guard Riders at the Interment of their Loved One. There is no obituary available. Date: Fri, 27 May 16 Staging Time: 1230 Staging Location: The cul-de-sac between the Walk of Heroes and the Memorial Shelter at the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery […]

We have been invited to attend the Funeral of Larry A. McNutt, Veteran, US Army, Vietnam Interment 1000 (10 am) 27 May at Veterans Memorial Cemetery 2830 Riverside Parkway Grand Junction, CO Stage at Shelter Area Ride Captain Barry Force

Confirmed Mission: The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited to participate in the funeral service for John Lyle Travis Moran. Mr. Moran served in the US Air Force from 1959- 1963. He served a year overseas and was awarded the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal for service in Southeast Asia. More information about Mr. Moran's life […]

updated 22 MAY 16 @ 7:36 p.m. CDT ajbuechel The family of Jack McCann has requested the Patriot Guard Riders to stand a flag line at his services at the Phoenix National Cemetery and we would be honored to do so. Jack McCann was born in Dayton, Ohio in 1945. He served in the United […]