Our First Patriot Guard Misson in Corning, NY

[Spyderjockey]

We went on our 1ST mission for Cpl. Frank Gross, US Army who was killed in action in Afghanistan on July 16, 2011. It was a memorial for him in Corning, NY. He had family in the Corning area that could not make the funeral in Florida earlier in July so the memorial was held today for them. I believe there was 36 people in attendance on the "flag line" and it was quite a somber moving event for every one in attendance. Most of the people who were part of the mission had been to many missions, but for us and at least 2 or 3 other people it was our first. We stood on the flag line for over an hour while the memorial service was held inside the church. Taps was blown at the end of the service, then a single bagpipe player played "Amazing Grace". The family came to us before and after the service with tears in their eyes thanking us for being there and honoring their fallen soldier. It was a very memorable event and we will be going on other such missions in the future. It is so sad that so many soldiers are losing their lives or being injured over there and families' lives are being changed forever!!


Here is the link to the pics: http://s590.photobuc...208%205%202011/

 

[GloryRyders]

This is a great way of honoring those who gave their all for our freedom! After you do it once, you will go again and again!:clap:

 

[Spyderjockey]

This is a great way of honoring those who gave their all for our freedom! After you do it once, you will go again and again!:clap:

You're right we are already planning to go whenever we can......I just wish no others had to die in these wars!!

 

[Riot]

I understand exactly where your comin from. I too just went on my 1st mission with PGR for Staff Sgt Wyatt Goldsmith from Colville Wa. He was killed in action on July 15,2011. Most of my friends I ride with are vietnam vets and asked me to ride escort from the airport to the funeral home, then acouple days later to stand with PGR for the service. I thought ya sure why wouldnt I do that, but i really didnt have an understanding what PGR really did. After doin that mission with them I joined on the spot. So I understand now how important what they do is.

 

[SSPSpyder]

:2thumbs: :thumbup: :clap:

 

[vtspyder]

Kudos to you for being part of such a noble cause! We are exceedingly grateful for the sacrifices made so we can be free and we will NEVER forget!

 

[obiwanbill]

PGR is throughout the country 1. to honor our sacred dead 2. To honor Vets/active duty/police/fire/emergency service folks. 3. To negate/block sight of the renegade Westboro Baptist Church that protests at these funerals to further their "GodHatesFags.com" agenda.

PGR ONLY at the invite of the family will provide motorcycle escorts and flag lines for funerals.
will provide for individual and group returns/send offs to the MidEast
will for HONOR FLIGHT send offs/returns (flights for elderly vets to view the WW II Memorial)

additionally there are fund raising projects (from sales of PGR Gear) for grants to needy vets...like wheelchair ramps, home improvements, etc.

PGRs are "paid" in smiles...the grins from some of these vets will warm your heart.

To become a member, just sign up for free...you DON'T have to be a vet or a biker You can get involved in dozens of missions per month or one once in a while as your schedule permits.

www.patriotguard.org

On the site, you can hit a box that will automatically send you mission notifications within your state automatically for you to review.

 

[grumpybob]

Just Joined

You're right we are already planning to go whenever we can......I just wish no others had to die in these wars!!

Couldn't stand not being a member any more so I just joined. Never wanted my personal info to be so public.

Spydrjockey we have ridden together a couple of times before out of Bibbens in Weedsport NY. Has always been good talking to you and your wife for both myself and Nan. Had a talk about horses not to long ago.

 

[Firefly]

:congrats: and keep up the good work guys!

 

[SpydeRider2010]

standing in the Flag Line or riding for the fallen is... a sombering moment.

to pay our respects... and shield the family is... the least we can do.

PGR-TN

 

[Spyderjockey]

Couldn't stand not being a member any more so I just joined. Never wanted my personal info to be so public.

Spydrjockey we have ridden together a couple of times before out of Bibbens in Weedsport NY. Has always been good talking to you and your wife for both myself and Nan. Had a talk about horses not to long ago.

Hi guys,

I remeber you guys very well. Glad to hear you joined the PGR,:clap: hope to see you on some future missions. It is a great orginazation and doing great things for people.

Will be seeing you soon,:thumbup:
Jim

 

[rhansen309]

Understanding about PGR

The PGR was there for us when we lost our son SRA James A Hansen, 15 Sept 2010, Joint Base Balad, Iraq. They rode from the airport to the funeral home. We had the visitation at our high school and they road from the funeral home to the high school and then sttod in the flag lane then back to the funeral. Then from the church to the cemetary. They are a great group of folks. We decided to join a while back. My wife has been on several missions and flag lines and I have been on one flag line. It is tough but the family needs to know we are there to support them. Now that we have our spyder we will go on missions on the spyder. Thanks.

 

[Desert Spyder]

I've been on several PGR missions and will be a Road Captain for my area soon. It is very humbling, especially the veterans without families.

 

[Blue Star]

PGR

I've been on several PGR missions and will be a Road Captain for my area soon. It is very humbling, especially the veterans without families.

I saw that the PGR was looking for a Road Captain out your way, and was thinking you would do it. Going on those rides are so bitter sweet. You feel so humble to honor those that have served and protected our freedoms, but with a child in the service it hits me in the heart every time. Katie told me two weeks ago she believes she will be deployed by March, so these rides will mean so much more to me. Just wish I could have more free time (like retirement) for them.

 

[Desert Spyder]

When I read the headlines this AM about the SEALS that were killed my thoughts immediately were channeled to the son of dear friends at church who is a Navy SEAL. Fortunately he wasn't one of them, but he knew every one of them. Its been 10 years since this conflict began, but conflict unfortunately will never end. God bless our troops.