Patroit Guard

[BigD]

How many here belong to the Patriot Guards? I was reading a little about this group this weekend, I like what they stand for and was wondering about a few things about them. Do you have to be a veteran to belong? Do they have local meeting places? How often are you required to be available?

 

While writing this post I realized I could have just gone to their web site. But then I wanted to here from some Patriot Guards from this group. Thanks for any information you can give me.

 

BigD

[juggler]

Many of us are PGR members. As they state on their website, there is no requirement to be a veteran although many of us are.

[Kregerdoodle]

You do not need to be a Vet. There are no meetings unless you are a officer. Just show up when you can!! Stand Strong for those that stood for us!!

[Missionary Rider]

Yes, you'll find a good representation here from PGR and we welcome you to join us.

You do not have to be a veteran in order to honor a fallen hero.

 

There are no local meeting places although we do enjoy getting together for a potluck or a burger now and then - you get close to people you weep with at funerals.

 

There are no requirements for attendance, just come when you can.

 

#1 -above all else - it's not about us. It's all about the men and women in uniform we honor, the flag they serve under, and the country they protect.

Lynn

[BoomerCPO]

I have been with the Patriot Guard going on 2 years now. There are no meetings; no dues to pay; nor any requirement that you attend any specific number of Missions.

 

Our Mission Statement says it all and there is no hidden agenda.

 

Some of our most dedicated members here in CT and RI don't even ride bikes....they use cars/trucks!

 

Registration costs nothing but by becoming a member you will then have access to the Patriot Guard Store which offers many items you can purchase for your own use.

 

We are NOT a Motorcycle Club and never will be.....just a whole bunch of Americans trying to do the right thing by providing comfort to the families of our fallen Hero's.... and honoring those Hero's for their ultimate sacrifice to this Country.

 

I suggest you attend 1-2 Missions and see what we do before you make any commitment .....the Missions (Funerals) we do can be tough on the emotions.

 

Ride Safe and regards............Boomer

[bisquit]

I joined a long time ago, just dont have near enough free time to do all the missions and such that I'd like to. It's a very humbling and rewarding experience. Cant tell you how many ordinary folks will go out of their way to say thanks and tell us what a good job we're doing. We have a meet and greet every third Sunday of the month. We move it around some so everybody has a chance to attend and dont have to make a long drive/ride to get there. Join up you wont regret it......Don

[TxVenture]

As others have said, it's not about us, but it's about the honoring the fallen HERO, and comforting thier families. It is a very humbling and emotional ride. Just go and make up your own mind if you want to do it. I am not trying to talk you out of it, it can be a very trying and emotional time, but the feelings you feel during and afterward can not be described, at least by me. I have been a member about 2 yrs. and have been on 4-5 rides. As somebody else mentioned, there is not enough time to do all of the rides. You do not have to be a vet, or pay any dues. Just show up and "STAND TALL FOR THOSE WHO STOOD FOR US."

 

Don H.

[adventurer 08]

my wife and i both belong to the patroit guard. it is a great service to do for all that stand and die for this country. a great group of riders. went on a ride last sunday in white lake michigan. great ride and great lunch after.

 

 

 

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[jneed53]

I signed up today

[Geezrr]

Our PGR group also has been asked to greet returning veterans at the airports throughout the state. We have stood at funerals to honor WWII vets through the present engagements.

 

Recently we rode with the Blackfeet Veterans in the Indian Days Parade in Browning MT. That was an honor for me to be asked to participate in the parade. You don't see many non-indians in it.

 

Emotional? Oh, ya.... We had members from around the state attend the dedication for the Vietnam Wall in Bozeman this spring. It rained all day, but the water on our faces was salty, (we also were in charge of parking, we volunteer for many things).

 

I have shed more tears in the several years of having been participating in honoring our Hero's than probably in all of my life.

 

We have a moving memorial to all veterans that goes around the state. MT PGR rides escort when it moves and helps take down and set it up.

 

Our local ride captain rode to all four corners of the lower 48 last fall with 2 other PGR riders. They had a van riding along with them flying a big banner. Each of the bikes had flags, US, PGR, POW-MIA. They promoted what PGR is about with newspapers and TV stations.

 

Sorry, long winded at times....

 

I am just happy that I can honor our veterans in anyway possible.

[MAINEAC]

I've been a member for about a year and 1/2... I thought I was the only PGR Member without a little medal thingy... But I guess I'm not alone OOOUUURRRAAAHH!!!

[Freebird]

Folks, I would LOVE to give ALL PGR members the medal. I realize that nobody does it for personal recognition but I know that more than a few of our members have become aware of the PGR due to the little medals beside our members names. It's a great way to help spread the word.

 

The fact is though, I have absolutely no way of know if you are a member of the PGR unless you send me a PM and tell me. Also, I awarded the medal to a member once and he got upset about it. He said the he didn't do it for the personal recognition and didn't think it was right. Like I said, while I do like to recognize those of you who are members, even more important is the fact that others become aware of the group due to those little medals. So, since then, I only give them to members when they request them. Please do so if you are a member.

[gmcgeo02]

I've been a guard member for about a year now and it chokes me up on every run i have attended. Here is the national web site http://www.patriotguard.org/ you can probably get most of your questions answered there. Here in Michigan we have a state web site also,I will hafta wait till i get home to paste it as i am at work. It is a very humbling experience attending the rides and standing the flag line.

 

 

 

Lee

Patriot Guard Member ( Michigan )

[BigD]

Thanks for all the response you gave, this is for sure something I'm interested in. There's not one of us that haven't loss someone close because they have put themselves in the line of fire for us. They all deserve our utmost respect not only in death, but every day. Sorry for the preaching I will be looking at their web site today to see how to get involved.

[Squidley]

Lonna and I are members, and have attended several functions. Very sobering talking with folks that have lost a loved one, but it's enormous the compassion they feel. it's a very good thing to do.

[loehring]

Great decission BigD. This is quite a group. I've joined in March of '06. I think you'll find an awesome group in your area. Every state is a little different but the mission statement does say it all. Send your State Captain an email and I'm sure he/she can get you in touch with someone close to you who can give all the information for your state. Also feel free to contact any of us here personally any time.

 

Thanks for joining and supporting our heroes BigD and thanks to every one of you out there who are willing to "Stand for those who stood for us".