| Author | Message | ||
     1125rcya |
http://www.patriotguard.org/ I am going to become a member! It is a free no obligation to anything unless you decided to show up and help out. All events are posted on an online calendar "Patriot Guard Riders Mission Statement The Patriot Guard Riders is a diverse amalgamation of riders from across the nation. We have one thing in common besides motorcycles. We have an unwavering respect for those who risk their very lives for America’s freedom and security. If you share this respect, please join us. We don’t care what you ride or if you ride, what your political views are, or whether you’re a hawk or a dove. It is not a requirement that you be a veteran. It doesn't matter where you’re from or what your income is; you don’t even have to ride. The only prerequisite is Respect. Our main mission is to attend the funeral services of fallen American heroes as invited guests of the family. Each mission we undertake has two basic objectives: Show our sincere respect for our fallen heroes, their families, and their communities. Shield the mourning family and their friends from interruptions created by any protestor or group of protestors. We accomplish the latter through strictly legal and non-violent means. To those of you who are currently serving and fighting for the freedoms of others, at home and abroad, please know that we are backing you. We honor and support you with every mission we carry out, and we are praying for a safe return home for all." Let’s say there are anti-gay military protesters at a funeral. Our objective would be to block their disruptions so the family would have their day to morn in-peace! | ||
| Firebolt020283 |
I am a member. | ||
| 1125rcya |
Can you tell me some of your experience? I would like to hear someone who's been there and done that. Thanks for any info...if you don't want to share your experience on here you can e-mail me private. | ||
| Tbolt98 |
I've considered joining myself and would like to hear more about it! | ||
| Bienhoabob |
I have been a member for the past five or so years. My first "mission" was for a KIA. He was killed on Christmas day. We met the casket at a local airport and provided a motorcycle escort to the funeral home. The mother of the soldier clasped and paramedics were called in. A very emotional experience, even though I did not know the family. I have since been on a good 40 missions. It has not been all funerals, we also do welcome homes. Personally, I have to step back every so often. Funerals are a sad affairs, especially when pregnant wife 's are concerned. I've been to funerals where the PGR members out number the mourners also. The reward for me, is that the families are shown respect and honor for their fallen loved one. At each mission, the families are overwhelmed by the outside support displayed. PGR shows up by request of the family only. We provide motorcycle escorts, (airport, cemetery), and flag lines during the wakes. It's strictly voluntary, if you can only stay an hour, that's fine. Whatever your schedule permits. No dues, meetings or that type of thing. You log on to the PGR site, look at the calendar and follow the times/dates/place directions. I suggest you look over the site, attend what you can and get involved. You will met like minded individuals that love our country and wish to pay respect to the families that have endured the supreme sacrifice. | ||
| Firebolt020283 |
I have only been on a few missions 2 in texas and one since I have moved to Louisiana but like Bienhoabob said do what you can when you can thats all that is ever asked. I would suggest emailing your state PGR captain and let him know you are interested. | ||
| Bluzm2 |
Ive been a member for a little over 3 years. First mission was at the funeral of a KIA. At the start of the service it was 0 degrees, by the end it was 10 below with a 20+ MPH wind. I was proud to stand in the flag line, cold or not. I don't go on all of the missions. Our chapter does missions for vets and deployments. I hate doing this but glad I am able. At the end of each mission I tell those around me I hope I don't see them again. Everyone knows what is meant by that. | ||
| Svh |
A friend is a member and he ended up selling his Goldwing to get a Ultra-Glide due to the pressure to ride an American motorcycle. He misses the Wing but loves being part of the group. | ||
| Firebolt020283 |
weird...my ride capt. here has a gold wing and no one pressures him to change bikes... | ||
| Bienhoabob |
weird+. My ride captains ride a Kawasaki Nomad, (his wife a scooter) and a Honda VTX. I ride a Harley in good weather, Honda in bad and sometimes my Buell. Only comment I get is "How many bikes do you have?" I seen all different makes of bikes. Some of the most valued members drive cages Need someone to carry the flags and coffee.  |
