Popular Post JohnnyB Posted May 15, 2014 Popular Post Report Share Posted May 15, 2014 My neighbor is a member of The Ohio Patriot Guard Riders. He invited me to go on a mission last week and I accepted.In the interest of privacy, I will not go in to detail, but the whole experience was amazing. I had no idea what these guys actually do. It was interesting, humbling, and made me very proud to be an American.These guys are self funded for the most part, and participate only at the invitation of a family member.Thank you Fred Phelps.JB 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeavyDuty Posted May 16, 2014 Report Share Posted May 16, 2014 A little late but WELCOME Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ziggy Posted May 21, 2014 Report Share Posted May 21, 2014 I've been a member of PGR for several years. I participate in the missions when I can, and have never participated in one that I regretted. I've done missions for WW2 and Vietnam vets, as well as casualties from more recent military action. The families and friends are always very welcoming and appreciative to have the PGR there. I've had many people come and shake my hand and thank me for being there as I stand outside in a flag line. I've always felt kind of awkward when they do that. I always consider the honor to be mine for being allowed to be present. The most amazing mission I've ever had the privelege to attend though, was when my wife and I happened to be in Northern VA visiting family when I saw a mission post for Arlington National Cemetery. We met at the Marine Corps memorial, and escorted the family into the cemetery to the plot. I'm proud to stand for those who stood for me. Good on you for honoring our fallen. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helmutt Posted May 21, 2014 Report Share Posted May 21, 2014 My neighbor is a member of The Ohio Patriot Guard Riders. He invited me to go on a mission last week and I accepted.In the interest of privacy, I will not go in to detail, but the whole experience was amazing. I had no idea what these guys actually do. It was interesting, humbling, and made me very proud to be an American.These guys are self funded for the most part, and participate only at the invitation of a family member.Thank you Fred Phelps.JB I've been a member of PGR for several years. I participate in the missions when I can, and have never participated in one that I regretted. I've done missions for WW2 and Vietnam vets, as well as casualties from more recent military action. The families and friends are always very welcoming and appreciative to have the PGR there. I've had many people come and shake my hand and thank me for being there as I stand outside in a flag line. I've always felt kind of awkward when they do that. I always consider the honor to be mine for being allowed to be present. The most amazing mission I've ever had the privelege to attend though, was when my wife and I happened to be in Northern VA visiting family when I saw a mission post for Arlington National Cemetery. We met at the Marine Corps memorial, and escorted the family into the cemetery to the plot. I'm proud to stand for those who stood for me. Good on you for honoring our fallen.Props to you both, and much respect to all who serve/served/fallen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thatsquid00 Posted May 24, 2014 Report Share Posted May 24, 2014 I got transferred to a unit more sw and I didn't end up deploying with them but they were at the gathering we had right before everyone left for Texas. Real awesome people Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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