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General Forums => The O' Club => Topic started by: Jackal1 on February 05, 2008, 06:43:35 AM
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I do my first funeral with The Patriot Guard Riders today. (PFC David Webb)
I consider it an honor and a privilege .
Was wondering if there are any more participating in the Patriot Guard Riders.
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I don't, but lots of the folks around here do, including some folks in the small company that I work for. That's a wonderful place for you to ride to Jackal.
to you and to PFC Webb
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I've been with the PGR for over a year and have been on some missions the last being a WW2 KIA returned from what became East Germany. I missed a welcome home last month for a National Guard unit returnuing from 15 months in Iraq because I was too sick to ride.
Good outfit, great concept and nothing but respect for the fallen and their families.
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I have to say that this was a very unique experience that I was proud to participate in.
I will be doing more missions that`s for sure.
It was pretty awe inspiring for me and I`m not easily impressed. This sure impressed me.
Great bunch of riders I met with the Texas PGR. Hearts are certainly in the right place.
I`m not sure if you could say there is such a thing as a beautiful funeral, but if there is , this was it.
The flag line by the PGR was an awesome sight.
The military ceremony and 21 gun salute was awesome.
The releasing of the white doves....................all wonderfully done.
The mobile replica of the Liberty Bell was on hand for the tolling. (http://www.proclaimliberty.com)
(http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh194/fastblastus/top_bell.jpg)
(http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh194/fastblastus/TEXASSTATESPECIFICPGRDESIGN.jpg)
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Will be doing my 2nd mission this Sunday.
A memorial to honor a WWII veteran.
If anyone who has a little time is looking for a way to show some appreciation for those who stand for us, I suggest you look into the PGR.
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Originally posted by Jackal1
I do my first funeral with The Patriot Guard Riders today. (PFC David Webb)
I consider it an honor and a privilege .
Was wondering if there are any more participating in the Patriot Guard Riders.
If I had any money at all, I'd try to get my father out on a ride. Maybe in a few years.
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It's a nation-wide organization, isn't it? I think that no matter where you're at, you're always pretty close to one of their branches.
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Im a member of the Marine Motorcycle Company "B" battalion out of lone oak Tx.
We do alot of what the PGR does and ride with em on occasion.
Its a great privilege and a honor.
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Originally posted by texasmom
It's a nation-wide organization, isn't it? I think that no matter where you're at, you're always pretty close to one of their branches.
Yes it is.
It`s open to everyone, all clubs, individuals, etc.
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Originally posted by WilldCrd
Im a member of the Marine Motorcycle Company "B" battalion out of lone oak Tx.
We do alot of what the PGR does and ride with em on occasion.
Its a great privilege and a honor.
Hehe. Never realized you were that close to me.
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Originally posted by texasmom
It's a nation-wide organization, isn't it? I think that no matter where you're at, you're always pretty close to one of their branches.
There roots started in 2005 pretty new M/C. A couple of them ride with the "Vets" out here. I think they are represented in all 50 states.
Live Free Or Die
http://www.vnvmc-ca.com/links.html
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It looks like I'll be riding in a mission on Saturday morning in Lafayette LA. for a Navy LtJG who died in Italy. I'd much rathe4r be doing an ascort for a unit returning home but no soldier should return home alone under any circumstances.
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Originally posted by Jackal1
I do my first funeral with The Patriot Guard Riders today. (PFC David Webb)
I consider it an honor and a privilege .
Was wondering if there are any more participating in the Patriot Guard Riders.
hey, that's pretty cool! Jackal1 I'll bet that Phelps guys has the sense to pick other funerals to protest... :)
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Originally posted by bsdaddict
hey, that's pretty cool! Jackal1 I'll bet that Phelps guys has the sense to pick other funerals to protest... :)
I was part of a funeral procession last summer where protesters got there before DPS did. Lets just say a DPS sgt told us how proud he was that we didnt kill anyone of em.
The family and friends of the fallen soldier were never aware at the time of the protesters due to ours and others efforts to keep them away from the funeral.
Jackel: I actually live in Garland,Tx But the club is based out of Lone Oak, Tx.
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Originally posted by WilldCrd
Jackel: I actually live in Garland,Tx But the club is based out of Lone Oak, Tx.
Roger that.
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Originally posted by Maverick
It looks like I'll be riding in a mission on Saturday morning in Lafayette LA. for a Navy LtJG who died in Italy. I'd much rathe4r be doing an ascort for a unit returning home but no soldier should return home alone under any circumstances.
Yep. If they could all be escorts home it would be great.
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I don't own a motorcycle, but I really appreciate what these guys do. So little means so much to some. It's about "brotherhood".
<> Mav, Jack, Wld and anyone else doing these.
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Mash,
You don't need to be a biker to participate. There are several members everywhere that also go on the escorts in cars. The main point is to provide a barrier to those who would dishonor the Soldier (I'm using Soldier in the generic form for all services. Police and Firefighters are also honored) during the service and at the cemetery and to show your appreciation for their sacrifice. It's a very lonely time for the family and they do appreciate that there are others who value their family member.
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Originally posted by Maverick
Mash,
You don't need to be a biker to participate. There are several members everywhere that also go on the escorts in cars. The main point is to provide a barrier to those who would dishonor the Soldier (I'm using Soldier in the generic form for all services. Police and Firefighters are also honored) during the service and at the cemetery and to show your appreciation for their sacrifice. It's a very lonely time for the family and they do appreciate that there are others who value their family member.
Really? I might look into this then. I never served, but I admire the job every soldier does for this Country.
Thanks for the info.
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I encourage anyone physically able to join! You do not need to be prior military or even own a bike. Respect is the only requirement.
Welcome home missions are the best! Send-offs are kind of sad, but when you see what our presence does for the soldiers and their families, nothing can describe the feeling. Funeral missions are downright heartbreaking, but again you see what an impact our presence has on the family and onlookers.....all those American flags flying!
We don't have trouble with protesters down here;)
http://www.patriotguard.org/
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Originally posted by Roundeye
Funeral missions are downright heartbreaking, but again you see what an impact our presence has on the family and onlookers.....all those American flags flying!
Absolutely. On my 1st I was truly amazed that nearly all the family members took the time to express how much it meant to them for the PGR to be there.
(Also had a couple of family members who wanted to take my scoot home with them after the service. :) )
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I just got back from a service for a Naval LtJG. who had prior enlisted service. Attending besides the Honor Guard were three Lt.s, an Ensign and several Enlisted folks including a couple Master Chiefs. They almost all stopped by to say thanks for being there to honor their fellow Navy Man. The Master Chiefs in particular wanted to make sure they shook hands with all of us and said thank you for our support. The troops do appreciate that there are folks who understand what they are sacrificing and are not using them for political point gathering.
This Officer died of natural causes while on duty but his loss is still felt by his Family and Military family. It was an honor to be there to hold a flag and help escort him to his final resting place. He stood for all of us and the Patriot Guard stood for him when he came home. It was the least we could do.
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This one was a memorial this Sunday for Marvin Berry, USN Corpsman/ USMC.
Pacific theater, WWII.
Silver star/Bronze star and was nominated for The Medal Of Honor.
The battle for Guadalcanal .
The PGR presented a plaque and a medallion to his widow, Delores.
(http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh194/fastblastus/memorial5.jpg)
(http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh194/fastblastus/memorial4.jpg)
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