Ladies and Gentlemen of the Patriot Guard Riders, we have been requested to stand for William R. Ballard, age 58. William served in U.S. Navy from August 1976 to September 1982. He was a DG-9710 Electronic Equipment Repairman aboard the USS America. William was honorably discharged at the rank of Seaman (E-3). Please join us […]

Ladies and Gentlemen of the Patriot Guard Riders, we have been requested to stand for Logan E. Rainwater, U.S. Army Veteran. Please join us as we stand as family, pay our respects, and honor his service to our nation. May you rest in peace, Michael. Mission Date: Saturday, 27/Aug/16 Ride Captain: Blake Lee, leemcb133@gmail.com Staging […]

Willard Ralph Russell WWII Army Stage at the church 08-27-2016 Mr. Russell was born on January 2, 1924 in Robeline La. He passed away on Thursday August 25, 2016 at Sabine Medical Center in Many La. He was 92. He joined the US Army and was stationed overseas during WWII. He is preceded in death […]

SSgt Richard "Dick" Anderson Rugh, USAF Tionesta, PA 27 August 16 The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited by the family of SSgt Richard "Dick" Rugh to stand in silent honor then escort their American Hero to his final resting place. Staff Sergeant "Dick" Rugh served during the Korean War Era at Chanute AFB as […]

SSgt. Michael K Christensen US Army The Patriot Guard Riders have been requested to stand a flag line for SSgt. Michael K Christensen. SSgt. Michael K Christensen served in the U.S. Army. This will be a Veterans format. The service will be at the LDS church on 8171 S Jackson St in Midvale at 12:00 […]

The family of Kenneth Hughes has requested the Patriot Guard to honor the life and U.S. Army service of their loved one. We are honored to be able to be able to fulfill that request. Mr. Hughes served in Germany, Korea and had one deployment to Vietnam in 1974. This will be a flag line […]

HN Aaron D. Buford, 24 US Navy (AD) Winston-Salem,NC Saturday 8/27/2016 The US Navy and the family of HN Aaron D. Buford, 24 have invited the PGR to receive this Hero as he returns home to Winston-Salem. HN Buford was a Hospitalman in the US Navy. He was assigned to Naval Medical Center San Diego […]

Patriot's Name: James Bonner Military Branch: United States Army Classification: Veteran Additional Military Info: Korean War Veteran Link To Obituary: http://www.waxahachiefuneralhome.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=1842810 Mission Ride Captain: Jeffrey Wike (In Training), asm757@att.net, (817) 301-4293 Mission Summary: The family of Mr. Bonner has asked the Patriot Guard Riders to stand a Flag Line at his memorial service along with […]

The Patriot Guard Riders have been requested to support and stand a flag line for the Bluegrass Honor Flight Mission in Two Stages. Location: 4000 Terminal Dr. Lexington Ky. Stage one. Saturday August 27 Stage 6 am to hold the flag for the Veterans to pass under as they get on the plane. Stage Two. […]

Fellow Patriots, We have been invited to stand USMC Veteran William Stewart “Bill” Dove, Sr. as he stood for us. Cpl Dove joined the Marine Corps under aged and was shipped to the Korean War in 1950. He was assigned to the 1st Marine Division, Baker Company and was a B.A.R. Rifleman during his 1 […]

HONOR MISSION PFC Felix Clement Zak, 77, US Army Veteran, OF Temple, TX The family of Felix Clement "Clem" Zak has requested the presence and participation of the Patriot Guard Riders at the Funeral and Committal Services of their Loved One. Clem joined the Army in January 1962. He worked for American Desk and transferred […]

HN Aaron D Buford, 24 US Navy(AD) Yucca Valley, Los Angeles, CA 27 AUG 16 This will be a muti-part mission in CA & NC. Part 1 The U.S. Navy and the family of HN Aaron Dominique Buford, 24, have invited the Patriot Guard Riders to accompany this Hero from the mortuary to the airport […]

The Greater St. Louis Honor Flight Org. has asked the Patriot Guard Riders to welcome home the heroes from WW II and the Korean Wars who have spent the day in our nation’s capitol visiting their memorials. These guys and gals sacrificed so much to preserve our freedom. Let's give them a heroes' welcome when […]

Thomas Edward Molinets, 45 US Navy Veteran DeFuniak Springs, FL Saturday, 27 Aug, 2016 The family of BT3 (E-4) Thomas Edward Molinets invited the Patriot Guard to stand a flag line for his final Honors at New Harmony Baptist Church Cemetery, 2281, County Hwy 2A, DeFuniak Springs, Florida. Seaman Molinets served over 9 years in […]

The Patriot Guard Riders have had the honor of being asked to stand for our veterans who served in the military during operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm at the Charleston Area Convention Center in North Charleston. We have in the past stood for WW II, Korean War and Vietnam Veteran ceremonies and will do […]

Edward Colvin, 79 US Army Retired Columbus, MS 27 AUG 16 We are sad to report the death of Retired U S Army veteran Edward Colvin, 79, of Columbus, MS. The family has requested the Patriot Guard Riders to assist in honoring him on Saturday the 27th of August at Lee Sykes Funeral Home starting […]

Donald Landanger, 87 US Army Veteran Winside, NE 27 AUG 16 The family of Veteran Donald Landanger, 87, U. S. Army, Winside, Nebraska, has requested the Patriot Guard Riders participate in his Funeral Service, Saturday, August 27th, 2016, at the United Methodist Church in Winside, Nebraska. Donald served as Private First Class in the United […]

James Arthur Baker, 70 US Navy - MIARNG Vietnam Veteran Fulton, MI 27 August 2016 The Family of James Baker has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to Stand in Honor of his Service to our Country. James Served in Vietnam and after leaving active Duty Served in the MI National Guard. James was an avid […]

Dr. Hoyle Eugene Bowman Merchant Marine - USMC Winston-Salem, NC 8/27/2016 Patriots, We have lost another of the greatest generation. The family of Dr. Hoyle Bowman has invited us to stand for him as he once stood for us. He served in the Merchant marines than Joined the USMC. He was a personal body guard […]

SGT Julio Casarez US Army Vietnam Veteran The Patriot Guard Riders have been requested to stand a flag line for Sgt. Julio Casarez. SGT Julio Casarez served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. During his service SGT Julio Casarez earned a Purple Heart. This will be a Veterans format. The service will be […]

CW4 James Eugene Dow US Army Retired Augusta, GA 27 AUG 16 The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited by the family of CW4 James Eugene Dow to stand in honor of his life and service. We have told them it would be our honor to do so. We will stand a flag line prior […]

John Anderson Van Lieu (82) U.S. Air Force Veteran Woodburn, OR 27/AUG/16 Ladies and Gentlemen of the Patriot Guard Riders, we have been requested to stand for John A. Van Lieu, age 82. John served in U.S. Air Force from August 1952 to June 1956 as a Radio Intercept Operator and was honorably discharged at […]

Eugene E. Whitehead II USMC Vietnam War Combat Veteran Cheektowaga, NY Saturday, August 27, 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: We have been requested […]

SGM Wylie H. Newton, 83 US Army Retired Korea - Vietnam Veteran Concord, Kannapolis, NC 27th August 16 The family of Mr. Wylie Hoyle Newton, (83) has requested the Patriot Guard to stand and honor their hero as he once stood for us. Mr. Newton was a member of the National Guard during high school […]

Starling Edward Powers, 80 US Army Retired Williamsburg, KY 27 AUG 16 Kentucky has lost another hero. We have been invited by he family of Sergeant Starling Edward Powers, age 80 of Williamsburg, KY to stand in his honor. He was retired from the United States Army 101st Airborne Division having served our country for […]

PFC Harland William Kepple US Army Veteran DesPlaines, IL 27 AUG 16 PFC Kepple proudly served our country, Stateside, during The Korean Conflict. His tour ended prematurely due to a medical discharge. After his commitment he raised a family, became a proud Amvets and American Legion Member. He had great respect for The Patriot guard […]

The family of David Marier, former Capt. in the US Air Force, has asked the Patriot Guard Riders to stand a flag line at his service this Saturday, the 27th, at: St. Marks UMC Church 781 Peachtree St NE Atlanta, GA 30308 Staging at 2:30 pm Flag line set at 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm […]

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 veteran of WW-II. Harry A. Hoy, Jr. passed away […]

Joseph Lee Adams Vietnam, U.S. Army Sulphur LA, 08-27-2016 Joseph was army Vietnam veteran. He received a Purple Heart Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal and Vietnam Campaign Medal. PRIMARY STAGING INFO - 08-27-2016: Location: Macedonia Church of God in Christ 804 Elm street Sulphur LA Staging Time: 8:30 A.M. Special Instructions: we […]

William Merlin Lewis "Dub" WW II, U.S. Navy Baton Rouge, LA., 08-27-2016 (Saturday) Mr. Lewis entered into the Navy and served in the Pacific during WW II. He was Honorary Sheriff of Ascension Parish and Honorary Sheriff of Satsuma. The family of Mr. Lewis has requested the Patriot Guard stand in Honor of their love […]

William Wesley Peck (67) U.S. Navy, Vietnam Gladstone, OR 27/AUG/16 Ladies and Gentlemen of the Patriot Guard Riders, we have been requested to stand for William Wesley Peck, age 67. Bill served in U.S. Navy from December1965 to April 1969. He was awarded several medals including the National Defense Service Medal and the Vietnam Service […]

Please note that due to ongoing OPSEC/PERSEC concerns, mission details are not shown in this posting. All relevant details about the Local Troops will be given at the mission briefing. The Patriot Guard Riders have been requested to stand a flag line for a welcome home. This will be a welcome home. The welcome home […]

WELCOME HOME MISSION Local OHARNG Troops Staging Location for ride to Columbus for return Escort: Ohio University-Chillicothe Shoemaker Center 101 University Drive Chillicothe, Ohio 45601 Staging: 27 August 2016@1330hrs-(1:30 PM) Kickstands-up: 1400hrs-(2 PM) Welcome Home Escort Staging Location: Columbus International Airport/Airport Fire Department 4925 Sawyer Road Columbus, Ohio 43219 Staging: 27 August 2016@1530hrs-(3:30 PM) Welcome […]

27 AUGUST 2016 USMC KOREAN WAR VETERAN SSGT JIM OBRIEN TUCSON, AZ 85735 Jim Obrien was born in Chicago, Illinois, one of three children on 18 January 1933. At the age of 18 Jim enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. SSGT Obriens service time to this great nation we live in was from 1950 […]

updated 23 AUG 16@2045est ArmySSG Kenneth Robert Allbee Jr. US Army Veteran Iowa Falls, Iowa August 27, 2016 The family of Kenneth Robert Allbee Jr. has asked the Patriot Guard to show honor and respect for Kenneth, who served in the U.S Army in Korea from 1962 to 1965. Rally Time: 12:00 Noon. Saturday August […]

William Castillo Park Dedication South Broadway Park – Albuquerque, NM 08-27-2016 The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited by the Family of William Castillo a U.S. Marine Vietnam Veteran and the recipient of the Navy Cross, who we had the Honor of Escorting him to his final resting place, to participate in the renaming dedication […]

The Patriot Guard has been asked to stand a Flag Line at the Louis A Johnson VA Medical Center for a "Welcome Home" - Clarksburg, W. Va. - Aug. 27, 2016. Staging: Hardees, US 50 & Joyce St, Clarksburg, WV Time: 9:00 a.m. Briefing 9:10 KSU: 9:20 RCIC: Boonie Jarvis (dolittle202@gmail.com) Bring 3 X 5 […]

Mission Name: Snowball Express 3rd Annual 5K Run Classification: Community Event Mission Ride Captain: Ken "Chigger" DuBois Kend0715@gmail.com (817)879-9420 Mission Summary: The Patriot Guard Riders have again been invited to help with this year's Snowball Express 5K Run at Trinity Park in Fort Worth. PART 1: Riders will post flags and help support this by […]

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 Robert E. Ionta, U. S. Army, WWII veteran, has requested a flag line at his interment service. When/Where: Saturday, […]

Richard “Dick” Hemme, 92 U.S. Navy WWII Veteran Dunedin, FL Saturday, August 27, 2016 The family of AMM2C Richard “Dick” Hemme has graciously requested the Patriot Guard Rider’s presence as they show their final respects for their loved one. AMM2C Hemme faithfully served his country in the U.S. Navy during WWII. During AMM2C Hemme’s service […]

The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited to stand in silent Honor and Respect for one of our own, Ron Sury, US Air Force, Vietnam Veteran, on Saturday, 27 Aug 16. Although he went to be with the Lord in February, it was not until now that his memorial service could be arranged. Service will […]