Welcome Visitor

PGR Membership is free. Join Today

Patriot Guard®

There is no cost for the Patriot Guard Riders services.

American Heroes

Honor Mission
American Heroes, Veterans
US Army, US Air Force
Columbia, South Carolina – August 22, 2025

About the Mission:

Legionnaires from American Legion Post 193 of Chapin, SC will lay to rest the cremated remains of five veterans at the Fort Jackson National Cemetery:

1. U.S. Army veteran SP/4 Nolan Dugas Jr., served from June 14, 1972-March 9, 1982,
2. U.S. Army veteran SP4 (T) William J. Faircloth, served from April 1, 1969-February 1, 1971,
3. U.S. Army veteran PV2 Everette L. Boice, served from November 1, 1968 – November 1, 1970,
4. U.S. Army veteran PVT Scott T. Plonski, served from June 1, 1972 -August 1, 1972,
5. U.S. Air Force veteran A1C Kathleen (Harlach) Hodge, served from July 1, 1983 -July 1,1989.

These five veterans honorably and faithfully served their country when they were called upon to do so and they deserve to be buried respectfully with the honor and dignity they have each earned through their service. The American Legion, Patriot Guard Riders, Vietnam Veterans of America, The Veterans of Foreign Wars, and many other veterans and citizens from across the State of SC will ensure that these Patriots receive the honorable and dignified interment they deserve

Primary Staging Details:
August 22, 2025 — 10:15 AM
Fort Jackson National Cemetery, Admin bldg
4170 Percival Road
Columbia, South Carolina 29229
Note: Those wanting to participate in the escort with Post 193, please be at the Post, in Chapin by 9:30 AM

Ride Captain:

Johnette “JJ” Jeffcoat
(803) 600-1669

Instructions:

Briefing: 10:30 AM, after the briefing, move as a group to the designated committal shelter and form a flag-line for the 11:00 AM service

Flags & Water:
Flags will be provided.
Large Bike Flags will not be needed.
Water will be provided.

Submitted by: L.Z. Harrison, Jr.
South Carolina Assistant State Captain


Note: You do not have to own/ride a motorcycle or be a veteran to join, and membership is Free. The only requirement is RESPECT! To subscribe to receive mission notices, log into the National Site and click on the Members tab at the top. Select the Subscribe to PGR Missions option.
Print This Post Print This Post

Recent Announcements

Loading...