SSgt. Wilson J Ellis US Air Force The Patriot Guard Riders have been requested to stand a flag line for SSgt. Wilson J Ellis. SSgt. Wilson J Ellis served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War. This will be a Veterans format. The service will be at Myers Mortuary on 845 Washington Blvd. […]

Patriot's Name:SSgt Jonathan Lee Unwin Military Branch:United States Air Force Classification:Veteran; Jon served 12 years in the Air Force and was medically retired in January 2014 after injuries he received while serving our country. He retired as a staff sergeant. Link To Obituary: http://goo.gl/fe3rWp Mission Ride Captain: Brian "Postmaster" Liberty Labliberty@yahoo.com (979) 702-9097 Mission Summary: […]

Patriots, We have been requested by the family of yet another of the “Greatest Generation” to stand for their Hero. William Troy Withers proudly served his country during WWII in the US Army Air Corps, 860th Air Engineering Squadron, 434 Air Service Group. Mr. Withers served as a Mortar Crewman (607) which means his duties […]

Patriots, We have been requested by the family of Thomas Edward Norman to stand for their Hero. Mr. Norman proudly served with the US Army during the Vietnam War with as an air traffic controller. During his service Mr. Norman earned the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal, and the Vietnam Campaign Medal. […]

We have been asked to stand silently by the family of Sgt 1st Class David Powell. Mr Powell Served 32 years in the Army and was highly decorated. Staging: 0715 White Oak Missionary Baptist Church 4525 Mobleys Bridge Rd Grimesland, NC Map: https://goo.gl/maps/h1fmJBMLBM32 0715 set flags 0730 stand flag line 0800 viewing 1300 Service starts […]

Patriot's Name: SGM William Goodson Military Branch: United States Army Classification: Retired From Military PGR Honoree Member 2014 Additional Military Info: Korean and Vietnam veteran, 1948-1968 Link To Obituary: http://www.turrentinejacksonmorrow.com/obituaries/william(bill)goodson Mission Ride Captain: Carl "Gunney" Feltner, Cfeltner@cableone.net, (903) 819-6227 Ride Captain #2: Garland "PAPA" Raney, papa@ntxpgr.org, (214) 608-7289 Ride Captain #3: Jim Wiggins, jimwtx@verizon.net, (903) […]

HOTH Western Pennsylvania Families of Fallen Heroes 11th Annual Ceremony 11 June 2016 Indiana, PA The WPFFH has requested the Patriot Guard Riders stand in honor of our American Heroes at a ceremony where they will announce the names of the Fallen Heroes during the Iraq and Afghanistan Wars from Western Pennsylvania. Saturday, 11 June […]

11 June 2016 Saturday HOTH Mission – Deputy Scott Ward Run Daphne, AL Fellow PGR Members, The PGR has been invited to lead a 5k run in honor of Baldwin County Deputy Sherriff Scott Ward who was killed in the line of Duty while on a domestic disturbance call on November 23, 2012. We previously […]

updated 10 JUN 16@2250EST ArmySSG STAND DOWN ************************************ Robert James Spurling, 65 USMC / Veteran Oldsmar, FL. Saturday, June 11, 2016 The family of PVT Robert James Spurling has graciously requested the Patriot Guard Riders to escort and presence as they show their final respects to their loved one. PVT Spurling served his Country in […]

The PGR has once again been asked to stand for another one of our fallen heroes. Roosevelt Miller's family has asked us to help them say goodbye to their dear loved one on Saturday, June 11, 2016 even though he has spent most of his life on the other side of the U.S. in California […]

Honoring the USS La Porte New Iberia, La 70563, 06-11-2016 The PGR has been requested to help honor the ship and members. We will be honoring the ship and the members of the USS La Porte who served from 4/17/44 to 2/3/46. They will be given the key from the city of New Iberia, refreshments […]

Confirmed Mission Stars and Stripes Honor Flight Saturday, June 11, 2016 Milwaukee – General Mitchell Int. Airport We have been invited to attend the Stars and Stripes Honor Flights again this year. Our next flight is scheduled for Saturday, June 11, 2016. I don’t have the numbers on the heroes going on this trip but […]

Patriots, we have been invited to Stand with Honor for another of America’s Greatest Generation, SGT Robert J. Costen, USA. Robert served with distinction during WWII and was part of the Occupational Army in Germany at the end of the War, working in General Eisenhower’s Office. He was also an MP at the Nuremberg Trials. […]

The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited to attend an MIA Chair Dedication ceremony at Maple Hill cemetery on the east edge of Fairfield, IL on IL Rt 15. Rolling Thunder, Chapter 3 will dedicate another 'Chair' at the Veteran's Memorial located a short distance from the south entrance to Maple Hill cemetery. Frank Hull […]

Honor Flight Naples, FL 11 JUN 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, 11 JUN 16. This CCHF will be the first of its kind: It will […]

Mr. Stephen Douglas Brewer USMC Vietnam Veteran Archdale, NC June 11, 2016 We have been invited to honor the service of Mr. Stephen Douglas Brewer who departed June 6, 2016 for his final duty station, and we are honored to do so. Mr. Brewer passed away on Monday June 6, 2016 at Wake Forest Baptist […]

The Blue Star Mothers, has requested the Patriot Guard Riders to join them on June 11, 2016 in Onaway, MI to dedicate the Memorial. The Ceremony begins at 11:00 am. This is a new memorial located on the Courthouse grounds. Date: Saturday JUNE 11, 2016 Staging Location: Subway Restaurant 21090 M68 Onaway, MI 49765 Map: […]

Jerry Brown, 77 US Army Vietnam Veteran Crossville, TN June 11, 2016 Our Great State of Tennessee is mourning once again, as we have lost another American Hero. The Brown family has asked us to Stand a Flag Line and it will be our Honor to do so. Army Corpsmen Jerry Brown 77, was a […]

The Family of Mark Shafer has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to Stand in Honor of his service to our country. Mark served in the US Army and Michigan Army National Guard. Staging: Davison Free Methodist Church 502 Church St Davison, Mi. 48023 Map https://www.google.com/maps/@43.0342453,-83.513363,17z STAGE: 11:45 AM BRIEFING: 12:15 PM FLAG LINE: Following Briefing […]

QM3 Donald Roy Rowe US Navy Veteran Duncan, Oklahom June 11, 2016 a The family of US Navy, WW II veteran,QM3 Donald Roy Rowe has asked the PGR to stand in honor of their fallen hero. Quartermaster Third Class Donald Roy Rowe began active service January 12, 1944 and completed his service with an Honorable […]

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 newly formed Buffalo Niagara Honor Flight is proud to announce that their first flight will be taking some 40+ World War […]

Bridge Dedication – PFC Byron “Bray” Kelley, 11 June 2016 The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited to stand in silent Honor and Respect for PFC Byron “Bray” Kelley, being honored with a Bridge Dedication at Bruceton Mills, WV. PFC Byron Kelley served in World War II in the Army and was killed in action […]

We are sad to report the death of U S Army/Korean War Veteran, Floyd Wells, 86, of Columbus, MS. The family has requested the PATRIOT GUARD RIDERS to assist in honoring him at 11am on Saturday the 11th, at Southside M B Church, 100 Nashville Ferry Rd, Columbus, MS. Visitation will be from 3pm to […]

American Flag Retirement Ceremony Cincinnati, Ohio 4774 4773 4772 Staging Location: Steak ‘n Shake 831 Clepper Ln Cincinnati, Ohio 45245 Staging: 11 June 2015@0930hrs- (9:30 AM) Retirement Ceremony Location: J.B. Covert Masonic Lodge #437 848 Clough Pike Cincinnati, Ohio 45245 Event Start Date and Time: 11 June 2015@ 1030-(10:30 AM) Lunch will be provided Flag […]

We are sad to report the death of U S Army/ National Guard Veteran, Willie Tate, Jr. of Columbus, MS. The family has requested the PATRIOT GUARD RIDERS to assist in honoring him at 11 am on Sat. the 11th of June at Brick M B Church, 4572 Old Macon Rd, Columbus, MS. Visitation will […]

Brian Janshen USMC Veteran Saturday, June 11, 2016 Coeur d' Alene, Idaho The family of Sgt Brian Janshen has requested the presence of the Patriot Guard to honor his life and service to his country. Sgt Janshen served in the USMC from July of 1989 through August of 1994. Date Saturday, June 11, 2:00 pm […]

Larry J R Nunn USA, Vietnam Veteran Drexel, Mo. 11 Jun 16 The Patriot Guard Riders have been honored, by the loved ones of Larry J R Nunn, to stand flag line in silent respect & honor of their Hero for his service at Mullinax Chapel Drexel, Mo, & escort to his final resting place […]

The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited to escort SP4 David A. Brookman and stand a silent flag line in Honor of Mr. Brookman for his service to his country; David served in the U.S. Army, He was a proud veteran, having served two tours of duty in Vietnam. He was a union truck driver […]

Carl Hardy Vietnam, Army / PGR Many, LA, 06-11-2016 The family of Mr. Carl Hardy has ask the PGR to stand in Honor of their Hero. Carl served in the U.S.Army / Viet Nam From 1969 to 1970. Mr. Hardy rode several missions with the PGR in Louisiana and Texas. PRIMARY STAGING INFO - 06-11-2016: […]

Eugene Matthews LaChance, 85 US Army Korea Veteran Grand Ronde, OR 11/JUN/16 Ladies and Gentlemen of the Patriot Guard Riders, we have been requested to stand for Eugene Matthews LaChance, age 85. Eugene enlisted Nov 1949 and was honorably discharged Nov.1952 at the rank of Sergeant. He was an Infantryman in the 31st Infantry Division. […]

Tulsa Veterans Treatment Court Event Honoring Veterans, Skiatook, OK, 11 June 16 The Tulsa Veterans Treatment Court (Tulsa VTC) has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to join them in Honoring Veterans at a cookout picnic on Saturday, 11 June 2016 at 1100 Hours at the Clint Hill Heroes Gathering Place at Skiatook Lake Scenic Overlook. […]

My Fellow Patriot Guard Riders The Patriot Guard Riders have been requested, for the 6th year, by families and soldiers at Fort Lee, VA to lead them on the opening lap for their “Run for the Fallen.” A little history on how this started ONE MILE FOR EVERY SERVICE MEMBER KILLED IN OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM […]

TSgt. Franklin J. Stack (Ret.) United States Air Force North Little Rock, AR 11 June 16 The family of United States Air Force TSgt. Franklin J. Stack (Ret.) has requested the Patriot Guard Riders to stand the Flag Line of Honor for their loved one. TSgt. Stack was a Communication Specialist during his time in […]

The family of William "Gene" Miller has requested the presence of the Patriot Guard at their loved ones memorial service and we will honor that request!! A “Welcoming Committee” was NOT what Gene Miller got when he returned home from one of his two tours in Viet Nam. He was one of those soldiers who […]

***********************CONFIRMED MISSION********************* The Patriot Guard Riders have once again been asked to stand a flag line for the flag retirement ceremony this year in Follansbee, WV. The ceremony will be held June 11, 2016, at 2:00 p.m. at: James Funeral Home 1245 Main Street Follansbee, WV 26037 This will also be a day to thank […]

The family of John J. Crummey, U.S. Army Air Corps, POW, WWII has requested the PGR to stand a flag line in his Honor on Saturday, 11 June 2016 at St. Joseph's Church (Northwood), followed by a flag line at his burial at the Old Center Cemetery (Deerfield). Mr. Crummey is the recipient of the […]

Patriots: We have been asked to help stand in Honor for Cpl Yvonne O'Neill, USMC, by the family through PHG. We will stand with PHG who will be taking lead on this. She was an active member of Human Wall For Fallen Soldiers. Cpl O'Neill served 2 duty Tours from 1977 - 1980, and again […]

Esther Esson, 73 Womens Army Corp The Dalles, Oregon 11/JUN/16 Ladies and Gentlemen of the Patriot Guard Riders, we have been requested to stand for U.S. Army Veteran Esther Esson, age 73. As a WAC (Womens Army Corp), she served honorably from June 1961 to May 1963. She was stationed at Fort Huachuca, Arizona. Ms […]

Thomas Rosling, 83 US Navy Veteran Mt. Pleasant, SC 11 June, 2016 The family of Lt. Thomas Rosling has requested the presence of the Patriot Guard Riders at his final call. Mr. Rosling was a member of the United States Navy from 1956 until 1964, achieving the rank of Lieutenant. His particular specialty was Explosive […]

The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited to stand in silent honor and respect for Cpl John W. Lodge, USMC Veteran of WWII for his final services on Saturday, 11 Jun 14. Services will be at Marys Chapel, located on US 119/3, approximated 4.5 miles outside of Phillippi, WV. West Virginia District Captain, Randy Rice, […]

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 the Honorable Mario M. Albanese, United States Army, WWII Veteran has requested Patriot Guard Rider presence during his military […]

Saturday, 11 June 2016 The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited to stand a silent flag line in Honor of Mr. James O. Lett for his service to his country. Jim served in the U.S. Army and worked for Dayton Freight Co. in Grand Rapids for 10 yrs, prior to that he worked for Rockford […]

We have been invited to stand at the opening ceremonies at the 13th annual Freedom Fest in Nicholasville, KY on June 11, 2016. Freedom Fest is a large fundraiser for veterans, as well as honors many vets, deployed soldiers, and wounded soldiers. They have asked for the Patriot Guard to attend the opening ceremonies. This […]