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Re: Patriot Guard Riders
Most of my mission are American Legion. But I will attend a PGR mission when I can. Been doing it for some time really. I just counted my PGR mission and I'm 23 short of 200. THE ALR does most of our areas funerals, send offs, home comings and Honor Flight escorts. I fly 2 3x5's with pride. One USA and one of which ever branch of service we are honoring or a POW if multiple service branch depending on mission.
The only reason some people are still alive is it's illegal to shoot them.
American Legion Rider
I am a PGR member and make as many missions as possible. Recovering from lung cancer and heart attack (agent orange)
James Young
PGR Member
VietNam Veteran
Hoping for the very best in your fight. I sometimes make it that far south. Might run into you at some point.Originally Posted by jeyoung
I am a PGR member and make as many missions as possible. Recovering from lung cancer and heart attack (agent orange)
James Young
PGR Member
VietNam Veteran
The only reason some people are still alive is it's illegal to shoot them.
American Legion Rider
It's not about us
As a member of the PGR, I have to say it's one of the most rewarding things I've done. We're there for the families, at their request, though I'm sometimes reminded of a higher purpose. Standing in a flag line for a Veteran with no known next of kin, in a Veteran's cemetery, keeps it real.
Peace.
Didn't find a PGR grouop close by, so I joined a similar group (Warriors' Watch Riders) about 3 years ago. Honored to participate in showing respect escorting funerals, "mug & hugs, and welcome home runs for fellow vets
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Hello to everyone from the NEK of Vermont.
Currently, I ride with the CVMA (Combat Veteran's Motorcycle Association) Chapter 26-1 and serve as the SaA.
I'm a Nam Vet from the Tonkin Gulf Yacht Club, U.S.S. Hancock (CV-19).
My past couple of years has been really slim on the riding part as I have started to suffer a great deal with root nerve compression damage which effects my lower back and legs. After dropping the bike while attempting to start from a dead stop and hearing my wife's helmet hit the pavement, I chose to either stop riding or find a trike. We found a trike, now getting all the registration and check-ups on it done.
As far as the PGR, we rode with the VT group years ago but there was a lot of conflict with the State Capt. and many dropped out because of that. We now have a new Captain and are planning on rejoining the VT PGR as soon as all is good with the trike.
I absolutely rejoice at the ideal of flying my tall flags again as we have done this on the bike for many occasions.
BTW ~ the 2 wheels was a Honda VTX1800R and now the trike is a GL1800 CSC.
To all ~ Thank you for your service, your Honor, your Respect and you Patriotism.
I didn't realize others had problems with PGR from the upper levels. They nearly shut down the group I ride with. We used to have on average 12 to 15 riders on every mission and many times 20 to 25. Darn good for such a remote location far away from any national cemetery. We are now averaging 5 to 7 which is actually up from a year ago. And I honestly doubt we'll ever recover. They did a lot of damage here and I'm not convinced they have changed. They seem to run things like a good ole boy social club and not realize we are volunteers down below.
The only reason some people are still alive is it's illegal to shoot them.
American Legion Rider
A lot of PGR missions happening in this part of the world, they are always open to help. I am the 2nd original member of CVMA 47-1 NM, The original member is keeping an eye on us from above. I became a member in dec 2008. When the fun goes away so will the members. Jim
US Army Retired, Command Sergeant Major
No longer riding, memories, memories
I hear ya dc, seems as though I'm writing to home Brother since I'm originally from Odessa, Tx and spent some time stationed at White Sands Missile Range (a very long time ago!).
Fun is fun ~ but we still have that original motto of 'Vets Helping Vets'. Some of it would be fun if more people would just off their backsides and get involved instead of the same ones always carrying the load while others act like it's just another boys club.
I worked at WSMR 81-97, as a civilian. It was a good position. Drop by and we will do a little riding and telling war stories. Jim
US Army Retired, Command Sergeant Major
No longer riding, memories, memories
Eight of us made trip out to the Odessa area this last weekend. Midland to see the Chris Kyle memorial and the Permian Basin Vietnam Veterans Memorial. Just a one night stay for us to visit with a 700+ mile round trip. Worth ever minute. Well almost. The ride back we got caught in a dust storm from a cold front rushing in. Our local weather station indicated wind speed at 45mph with gusts of 65mph. That's here and it was near calm here compared to the Haskell area. You know you are in wind when your helmet gets blown sideways on your head and you can only use one eye but can't take your hands off the bars to fix.
The only reason some people are still alive is it's illegal to shoot them.
American Legion Rider
Oh yeah! Welcome to our world!
Didn't ya just love it?
Spring time in west Texas!
IT's SUCH a blast!
We've had a LOT of that the last couple of months.
That shower felt good when ya'll got home, didn't it?
Glad you enjoyed the memorials.
Carla,,, Midland TX
Weather has been crazy here for a while. Hope it settles out soon. Jim
US Army Retired, Command Sergeant Major
No longer riding, memories, memories
Well the 3 beers I slammed down were great too. But yes, getting the dust off and out of my eyes felt great. I completely lost the next day I was so tired.
The only reason some people are still alive is it's illegal to shoot them.
American Legion Rider
Always an honor to stand for those who stood for us. I had a dual flag mount made and fly the American flag and the flag of the deceased's service at every mission I ride.
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