Patriot Guard

[grumpybob]

I had not heard of them until now. just looked at NYS Overseas Veteran and two guys on the Tribute Ride tomorrow are members. I will look them up about joining.

Sending church address in Kanas to my brother in Council Grove. He and wife won't like it at all.

[irish2themax]

In todays issue of the USA paper, page 3A, is a picture of the Patriot Guard following a Hearse in the burial of a departed vet. The escort included 2 Spyders that were visible. I've been asked to join the PG but need to wait until I retire next year to have the time. I was wondering if anybody else out there are PGer's or was thinking about it or if anybody out there knew much about the Guard?

I quit the PG after the groups around here began to deviate from the original charter. They were formed to honor military veterans by riding at their funerals at the invitation of the deceased’s family. Later, it was expanded to include the funerals of law enforcement officers, fire department personnel, and other first responders which I support.

However, of late, they seem to attend the funerals of friends/family. I felt the group lost its focus, so I left. In fairness to the PG, this may be a "local" issue and not a national policy.

I still ride at the funerals of the core group but on my own

[Questions]

I just received an email from our State Captain (Florida). The forwarded email was from national. The site is down. I'm not a computer person (heck even sending emails overwhelms me and what is this cut and paste?). Anyhow, it's not exactly hackers, but people intentionally jamming the site. They are in the process of installing new software and it should be back shortly.

Be aware of local chapters. Be sure they are part of "Patriot Guard Riders" and found through their website patriotguardriders.org. Sadly there are many spin offs who are just out to get your money. PGR will never ask you for money. Their funds come from voluntary donations and sale of their gear at the official store at the above website.

Get involved. Lets see all those in the procession behind all those Harleys.

Jim

[bruceofthebronx]

I just received an email from our State Captain (Florida). The forwarded email was from national. The site is down. I'm not a computer person (heck even sending emails overwhelms me and what is this cut and paste?). Anyhow, it's not exactly hackers, but people intentionally jamming the site. They are in the process of installing new software and it should be back shortly.

Be aware of local chapters. Be sure they are part of "Patriot Guard Riders" and found through their website patriotguardriders.org. Sadly there are many spin offs who are just out to get your money. PGR will never ask you for money. Their funds come from voluntary donations and sale of their gear at the official store at the above website.

Get involved. Lets see all those in the procession behind all those Harleys.

Jim

I received Email from GA chapter, said it will be a few more days?? You can still review the forums for your respective areas and see how many good Americans ride and honor our Fallen Heros. God Bless AMERICA.

[Desert Spyder]

I came across this video from the PG Facebook site

http://vimeo.com/13353574

I get choked up every time I see scenes like this.

[GI Jane]

If you don't get choked up watching the video, you ain't human.

Wish all our service people who make the ultimate sacrifice received such a beautiful send off.

[bruceofthebronx]

that our next generation will not have to watch our young military men and women pay such a steep price for our freedom. God Bless them all.

[Blue Star]

that our next generation will not have to watch our young military men and women pay such a steep price for our freedom. God Bless them all.

Amen to that.

[obiwanbill]

that our next generation will not have to watch our young military men and women pay such a steep price for our freedom. God Bless them all.

yes, US battlefield caualties have gone way down since 1941

World War II 3.5 years 416,000 US killed 119000/yr
Korean War 3 years 33,000 11,000/yr
Vietnam 13 years 58,000 killed 4462/yr
Afghan 8 years 1111 139/yr
Iraq 7 years 3490 499/yr

[ArmyJoe]

I'm Patriot Guard, too. I joined in Ohio and have done one mission in Georgia and one in South Carolina. I'm only available on weekends, so I go when I can.

[ArmyJoe]

Just got back from a Patriot Guard mission a few hours ago. It was a long, hot day. Left Augusta at 5 AM so we could be at Ft Stewart by 8:30 AM.

After the chapel service, we escorted the Soldier about 180 miles to the cemetery in Sumter, South Carolina.

Here's the lineup from Georgia and we doubled that when we picked up additional riders in South Carolina.



I did 513 miles today, which is a new one-day distance record.

[bruceofthebronx]

there are a lot of good Americans on this site and on bikes. Thank you for what you did and for what you do. God bless.

[SpyderWolf]

Just got back from a Patriot Guard mission a few hours ago. It was a long, hot day. Left Augusta at 5 AM so we could be at Ft Stewart by 8:30 AM.

After the chapel service, we escorted the Soldier about 180 miles to the cemetery in Sumter, South Carolina.

Here's the lineup from Georgia and we doubled that when we picked up additional riders in South Carolina.

I did 513 miles today, which is a new one-day distance record.

Joe, I just registered on the GA Chapter forum and wish I would have known about this ride, as I would have joined you. I actually ended up driving to Sumter yesterday for some other business, but would have much rather participated in something more worthwhile. Hopefully I will start getting in the loop now for any other upcoming missions.

Thanks for ryding in this one. I know at one point the temp was 100 degrees in Sumter, so it could not have been a very easy 513 miles either.

[ArmyJoe]

Joe, I just registered on the GA Chapter forum and wish I would have known about this ride, as I would have joined you. I actually ended up driving to Sumter yesterday for some other business, but would have much rather participated in something more worthwhile. Hopefully I will start getting in the loop now for any other upcoming missions.

Thanks for ryding in this one. I know at one point the temp was 100 degrees in Sumter, so it could not have been a very easy 513 miles either.

Unfortunately, there'll be more Patriot Guard missions to do.

[Desert Spyder]

Unfortunately, there'll be more Patriot Guard missions to do.

As long as we remember our hero's.

[SpyderWolf]

Unfortunately, there'll be more Patriot Guard missions to do.

Very true.

[CRUCIFIED]

While waiting for the national site to get back on line (hacker?) I emailed the SouCal coordinator to put me on the list. This is a great way to put our country and rYding together. God bless all of you who took the extra step.

Let me know how it works out brother. I would be blessed to join you if God permits.

[Desert Spyder]

The National site http://patriotguard.org is now back online for those who desire to ahem "enlist". There are no dues. I hope the Spyder community, no matter which forum you subscribe to, is very well represented.

[Wheeler~]

I have yet to ryde my Spyder as a PGR member. I have been a member over 5 years now and participated in several missions. I am honored to stand for those who stood for us. Participate in just one PGR mission and you too will be proud to call yourself a PGR member!

[SpyderWolf]

I signed up last night.

[Desert Spyder]

there's no salute emoticon that I can see

[bjt]

[Desert Spyder]

That's it! Lamont should put those in the list.

[bjt]

The first one is from this smiley website. http://smileys.on-my-web.com/categorie-Battle.html

The second one, I did a search in Google for "salute smiley" and surfed through a few of the hits to find one that worked.

[Don in E Texas]

...been a member almost as long as I've owned the Spyder.