Patriot Guard

[Desert Spyder]

Dudley shows up everywhere!

 

[bruceofthebronx]

Patriot Guard web site

I was told that the site should be back up in a few days, will join when it is back on. Our Fallen Soilders deserve much better than having their families disturbed by ignorant haters.

 

[SpyderWolf]

My wife got in touch with someone from the Georgia chapter, and they sent her a bunch of information along with a Mentor to make contact with. We are definitely signing up, and just waiting until we can do so and become a part of this effort as well. We are a little over an hour from Augusta and will try to make the missions near there. I will also make contact with the SC chapter and see what they have going on. :thumbup:

 

[moabgirl]

NV Patriot Guard

I am, admittedly, ignorant about the existence of the Patriot Guard. My husband is a Vietnam veteran but we do not talk about the war - at all.

After reading the threads on this site, I submitted my application on the NV Patriot Guard website today. I think this is a remarkable service we who did not serve can provide. I would be honored to participate. Regardless of one's religious or political beliefs, we need to honor our soldiers and their families.

 

[Desert Spyder]

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.

 

[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 :spyder2:in the procession behind all those Harleys.

Jim

 

[bruceofthebronx]

Can't we go in front?

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 :spyder2: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]

Let us all pray

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]

steep price

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]

I always knew

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.:congrats:

 

[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.