A fellow soldier and rider. Sad. RIP. The family of Sgt Brian K. Reed, US Army Veteran/PGR Member/American Legion Post #67 commander, has requested the presence of the Patriot Guard Riders at the funeral of their son who lost his life last evening in a motorcycle accident just north of St. Mary’s, WV. Brian was a member of the US Army Special Forces, doing multiple tours in the Sandbox. He was forced to take medical retirement earlier this year after suffering a hip injury during his latest deployment. He did, however, just return from Afghanistan earlier this month as a civilian employee of the US Government, again doing Special Ops. Funeral details and ride captain will be announced as soon as they are available. Please follow this thread for further information. http://tinyurl.com/24wn8fu updated 27 JUL 10, 1850 PDT, Got2BRebel The services for Brian will be at the Sistersville First Baptist Church, 506 Wells St., Sistersville, WV, 26175 Visitation is on Thursday, July 29, 2 - 8 pm Services are Friday, July 30, 11:00 a.m. Interment is at Friendly Cemetery, Friendly, WV Staging for Friday will be at approximately 0900 at a point to be determined after I talk with funeral director, with ride briefing at approximately 0930, and flag line at 1000 as we anticipate the family arrival. After the services we will escort Brian to his final resting place, so please be sure bike flags are road worthy. As always, watch the weather and dress accordingly. Ron Jones WV ASC - North will be RC for this mission of honor. Please follow the mission thread for updates as they are received. I will be meeting with the funeral director Thursday to confirm staging area. It appears it will be across the street from the church in a vacant lot. This, and our participation will be discussed. Thanks for all you do, Ron J.