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bigvalkriefan
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« on: January 14, 2011, 12:42:56 PM »

I was honored today to attend the funeral of a WW II veteran as a Patriot Guard Rider for the first time. It was a humbling experience to say the least. To know that you are there at the request of the family to stand for an American hero is truly an honor and a blessing. I hope that in some small way I'm giving back to those who were willing to give it all.
My fellow PGR'ers I met were all very gracious and accepting, they made me feel very welcome.
Here's their website:
http://www.patriotguard.org/Home/tabid/53/Default.aspx

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Dubsvalk
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« Reply #1 on: January 14, 2011, 12:51:44 PM »

Good on you Bigvalkyriefan!  It is an honor to stand in a PGR line for an American hero!
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« Reply #2 on: January 14, 2011, 01:19:22 PM »


I think that next to the military, bikers are about the most patriotic people I know.

PGR is such a great thing to be a part of.  I have done a few, wish I could do more.
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« Reply #3 on: January 14, 2011, 01:27:51 PM »

Good Group, thanks for the support. I am Vet, a member of the AMVETS and an Amvet Rider, we have a few members that are also PGR members, and we have ridden with them for a couple of fallen heros recently. Cry
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« Reply #4 on: January 14, 2011, 03:50:36 PM »

I have done 9 missions in 4 years. Last summer was a busy one.
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« Reply #5 on: January 14, 2011, 04:10:20 PM »

Until I got sick and stuck on O2, I had about 35 or 40 under my belt.

If I can get off of the O2 I'll be back on the line.
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Hoghead
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« Reply #6 on: January 14, 2011, 06:18:02 PM »

It is an honor and a privilege to ride with the PGR and stand in a flag line. I go to a lot of them and always walk away with a feeling of gratitude and a larger respect for the men and women of our armed services.
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« Reply #7 on: January 14, 2011, 08:21:38 PM »

Nothing will make you more humble and grateful to our service men and women than participating in a PGR mission. I am honored to do so when I can.
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ricoman
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« Reply #8 on: January 15, 2011, 05:07:52 AM »

I have the same thoughts on every mission I'm able to be part of.
Our vet cemetary has only been open for about two years. In that time there have been nearly 90 services for unattended vets, no family or friends to attend (this in addition to the typical services)-ages from late 30's to 80's. There have been services where the guys working at the cemetary have left there machines to stand and be a part of the service-because there were no mourners or family.
On one occasion I was asked to recieve the casket flag at the end of the service after taps and presented by the honor guard.
It was a very humbling experience. One of our ride captains stresses that no soldier go unremembered. I'm proud to honor those who served.
I am saddened by how many must go alone.
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« Reply #9 on: January 15, 2011, 09:09:20 AM »

I have the same thoughts on every mission I'm able to be part of.
Our vet cemetary has only been open for about two years. In that time there have been nearly 90 services for unattended vets, no family or friends to attend (this in addition to the typical services)-ages from late 30's to 80's. There have been services where the guys working at the cemetary have left there machines to stand and be a part of the service-because there were no mourners or family.
On one occasion I was asked to recieve the casket flag at the end of the service after taps and presented by the honor guard.
It was a very humbling experience. One of our ride captains stresses that no soldier go unremembered. I'm proud to honor those who served.
I am saddened by how many must go alone.

Wow.  I had no idea this happened. 

How can I find out how to go to THOSE?  Our local PGR has never mentioned THAT, that I know of.

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ricoman
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« Reply #10 on: January 15, 2011, 10:41:57 AM »

I have the same thoughts on every mission I'm able to be part of.
Our vet cemetary has only been open for about two years. In that time there have been nearly 90 services for unattended vets, no family or friends to attend (this in addition to the typical services)-ages from late 30's to 80's. There have been services where the guys working at the cemetary have left there machines to stand and be a part of the service-because there were no mourners or family.
On one occasion I was asked to recieve the casket flag at the end of the service after taps and presented by the honor guard.
It was a very humbling experience. One of our ride captains stresses that no soldier go unremembered. I'm proud to honor those who served.
I am saddened by how many must go alone.

Wow.  I had no idea this happened. 

How can I find out how to go to THOSE?  Our local PGR has never mentioned THAT, that I know of.






It may be we have more homeless or near homeless in our area. Several local funeral homes (those that do the county/city work) are in touch with the Guard.  Also public hospices (not privately paid) are often involved.
There are litterally thousands of deceased soldiers in Fl alone with no one to claim the remains (or cremains).
I will try to get hard info on a group I heard of who is trying to deal with this nationwide.
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« Reply #11 on: January 15, 2011, 05:32:29 PM »

I always feel honored and privileged when I attend a PGR mission.  The ones at ANC (Arlington National Cemetery) are usually especially moving for me.  Gotta support the troops and their families!
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« Reply #12 on: January 16, 2011, 06:47:55 AM »

I agree with all the above comments. It is a HUGE honor to get to stand for these Heroes. I wish I could make more of the missions in my area. I miss a lot due to work, but you just have to be there when you can.

We had one last year where there was no family. At least till the PGR got involved. Some of the members with help from other sources started digging and by funeral time, there were about 20 family members from several different states that were found and showed up.  It was very moving.

Riding with respect!!

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