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"Pride"
For our country and our military.
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hold the flag of our nation as a tribute to the greatest sacrifice anyone can make is an honor . I ride freely by day and sleep peacefully by night
because of all your sacrifices.
This civilian Riding in Honor of ALL who Serve(d)... It is with great pride that I ride with the Patriot Guard and friends who are Vietnam Veterans.
My Brother Bob is a Retired Navy Captain/Vietnam Veteran. I salute his service, all who serve/d and those
who paid the ultimate sacrifice. Serving not only our great nation but serving in order to preserve freedom around
the world!!!
"P.G.R."
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Patriot
Guard Mission Statement |
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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.
1.
Show our sincere respect for our fallen heroes, their families, and their communities.
2. 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. |
"Thank
You For Your Sacrifice and Service"!
Mass.PGR Missions !
Never Again!
Why Do We Ride?
Why do we do
this, you ask?
Why bother to stand out in wind and rain for someone unknown?
Why do we ride through torrents chilled
to the bone?
The answer is simple: “Because, Never Again!”
Never again will they return home
in shame,
Never again will wearing their uniform cause them pain.
Never again will we forget why they serve.
No,
Never Again.
But still I hear you say “Why does it matter to you?”
“They aren’t your
friends, your brothers, your sisters, your father, your mother.”
War is a sad time for many; it is sad but true.
So, why do you gather in the gap between their families and their foes?
The answer is simple: “Because, Never
Again!”
Never again will grieving parents, families and friends alone bear mourning’s toil.
Never
again will hard-won freedom of speech be used to debase and destroy.
Never again will their sacrifice be dishonored upon
their home soil.
No, Never Again.
Why do we gather, why do we ride?
Why travel this country far and
wide?
We remember our grandfathers, fathers, brothers and others yet to come.
We stand proud through tears reflecting
their courage and pride.
Because, Never Again.
That’s why we ride.
Written in memory of:
Henry C. Barrows ~ Army, WWI (Great-Uncle)
Cecil A. Bray
~ Army paratrooper, WWII (Father)
In honor of: Garrett C. Bray ~ Navy, Viet Nam (Brother)
Donald A. Dinsmore
~ Marines & Army (Husband) and
All Patriot Guard Members
Laurel B. Dinsmore May 8, 2006
Meet "Challenger"!
Amazing Free-Flying Bald Eagle.
click below!
If you don't stand behind our soldiers....Please, feel free to stand in front of them!!
Welcome Home, Send Off,
Wreaths Across America
and other P.G.R. Missions
Across the Nation!
click picture to pause
Click here to learn about
Wreaths Across America and
the PGR escort.
UNDER THE LEATHER AND BEHIND THE SHADES!
Written by: Dave Meyers II
Under the leather and behind the shades stands
a biker. We ride for the sense of freedom it gives us. The encouragement to take the road less traveled in the chance that
we may encounter something new. We ride for the friendships we make along the way, as well as, the solitude of the open road.
We don’t really care what you ride, just that you do.
Under the leather and behind the shades is
a beating heart. A heart filled with compassion that on any given day will be riding for those in need. Ask one of us for
help, but don’t be surprised when all of us show up.
Under the leather and behind the shades stands
a proud American. We are as diverse a group of people that you could possibly assemble. We are men, women, tradesmen, doctors,
lawyers, retirees, military, civilian and on and on and on. We stand silently with reverence and one voice that, in the silence,
can be overwhelming.
Under the leather and behind the shades stands
an invited guest to the funeral of a soldier that we most likely have never met. We hold the flag of our nation as a tribute
to the greatest sacrifice anyone can make. Out of respect for the fallen, we travel to stand firm for a family, a community
and a nation to lean on.
Under the leather and behind the shades stands
a biker with sons, daughters, brothers and sisters of our own. Beneath the rough exterior we tremble and weep at your loss.
You may not see that, for we are there to support you. That’s why we stand so silently under the leather and behind
the shades.
A big Thank You to: Dave Meyers II
HOGJR, PGR
<Click here to see "History of the Patriot Guard" on You Tube!
How and Why the PGR was formed.
Click below for PGR site!
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