KIC Posted January 8, 2015 #1 Posted January 8, 2015 This will be another hard PGR Mission…. Every PGR Mission is hard… except for the one we did recently for a very much alive 90 year old that went for a ride on a trike. Monday I was informed that a friend of mine had passed after a sudden illness. Today they issued a Mission Notice that we were asked to complete a PGR Mission for him. This will be my second PGR Mission for a close friend. That just makes it harder, but yet more of an honor. I had the honor to baptized Harry many years ago. I was going anyways, now I get to honor him in another way. MISSION NOTICE: Harry Vandervoort enlisted in the United States Navy and spent four years defending this great country we live in. After the Navy, Harry joined the Arizona Air National Guard and spent the last 18+ years of his life in this service field. U.S. Navy Veteran Vandervoort was diagnosed a little over a month ago with a terrible illness and passed away suddenly on 3 January 2015 at 56 years of age. U.S. Navy Veteran Harry Vandervoort left behind his wife Rhonda, of 25 years and four children. The Patriot Guard has been invited and it will be a privilege to stand in honor of his service and love for this country.
Yammer Dan Posted January 8, 2015 #2 Posted January 8, 2015 Prayers with you. That has to be a rough one. Prayers for family.
ragtop69gs Posted January 8, 2015 #3 Posted January 8, 2015 RIP Harry, Thank you for your service Sir. Kic, I can't be there, so a vest pocket ride for me if ya have the room.
cowpuc Posted January 8, 2015 #4 Posted January 8, 2015 So saddened to read this.. RIP and Godspeed Harry,, thank you for your service in the name of freedom!!! Prayers Up for Harrys wife/4 kids, family and friends! Thanks for posting this Kic and for being there to honor him!!
alwrmcusn Posted January 8, 2015 #6 Posted January 8, 2015 Condolences and sympathies to the family and to yourself. I have not had a PGR mission for a known friend but it will come I'm sure.
Woody Posted January 9, 2015 #7 Posted January 9, 2015 went on a PGR ride for a friend and fellow service member last month I was very honored as I am sure you are. our thoughts and prayers to you and the family.
blue mtn. jim Posted January 9, 2015 #8 Posted January 9, 2015 A brother in arms and a brother in CHRIST, it don't get any better then that. GOD bless Jim
videoarizona Posted January 9, 2015 #9 Posted January 9, 2015 (edited) Thank you Kic for honoring a Vet! I wish I could be with you.....not sure how the Honor Guard thing works...let's talk more about this when we meet. Thank you for bringing Harrys situation to our attention and please send my Blessings and Wishes to his wife and family! david Edited January 9, 2015 by videoarizona Clarification
KIC Posted January 9, 2015 Author #10 Posted January 9, 2015 Thank you Kic for honoring a Vet! I wish I could be with you.....not sure how the Honor Guard thing works...let's talk more about this when we meet. Thank you for bringing Harrys situation to our attention and please send my Blessings and Wishes to his wife and family! david David, PGR doesn't take much to join. No fees, no real membership apps, just need two things, a heart for Heroes and a dark pair of sunglasses. There are different levels of participation. Motorcycle escorts, flag lines and anything else asked of by the families. PGR started as a defense group against the westboro @$$h@l+s when bikers began forming lines to block the view of the westboros so the families did not have to see their crap. You don't even have to have a motorcycle to honor the Vets and their families. There is the Southern Arizona Chapter that covers this area and that has a lot of members down by you. It is a very awesome, but humbling experience. Once you sign up you will receive email notifications of pending Missions by the Southern Chapter and by the State Chapter Now, remember the dark sunglasses ? They are required due to an extensive amount of tear duct flushing and rejuvenation. Here is a contact email: Southern AZ PGR [sazpgr@gmail.com]
videoarizona Posted January 9, 2015 #11 Posted January 9, 2015 Thanks for email contact. Email sent!!
KIC Posted January 13, 2015 Author #12 Posted January 13, 2015 Well, finished the Mission and said good bye to Harry. Good guy. He will be missed. https://www.patriotguard.org/showthread.php?398693-Harry-Vandervoort-USN-Veteran-ANG-Veteran-Tucson-AZ-12-JAN-15 David.... if you go to Harry's PGR page above, there is a register/join button for the PGR.
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