Riding w/ the Patriot Guard

[jedwil]

God Bless this fallen warrior, the Patriot Guard, and you, Sir.....

[Crossfire]

God Bless this fallen warrior, the Patriot Guard, and you, Sir.....

[longtooth]

Longtooth,
What a wonderful thing. I was not aware of The Patriot Guard until they escorted my Dad's service last month. They are truly a great bunch of men and women. I could hardly believe the number of riders that came to honor him, a member of the Greatest Generation. One fellow came all the way from Willis to Pasadena to join in. Their presence added a special honor and dignity to the service and I can't think of a better way to honor fallen service men and women and all our veterans. I know you must have had a great sense of pride in participating. I found out from a member that my brother is a member and takes part in their escorts when he can. I knew that he rode escort with the MS150 and a couple of other charity rides because I always sponser a couple of riders, but was unaware of his particiipation in the PG. After seeing and meeting them I say God Bless!

My dad was also of the Greatest Generation. I wish I had been able to start w/ his. Sometimes I am ashamed of how we have lost what they secured for us.

[papasan]

I had my first encounter with the PG at the rededication of the Vietnam Memorial here in Waco, Texas. They are truly a bunch of dedicated bikers and love our country and our troops that have fallen. May God Bless Them. A Korean vet.

[snatchel]

As a veteran of OIF and OEF, and friend of a couple of our brothers who lost their lives there.. Thank you so much for helping in this special way. It means a lot to the military, and to the families of those who have fallen. I also would highly recommend that anyone who has never been to the service of a soldier who has lost their lives in OIF/OEF.. try to make one. It is an emotional train wreck, but seeing the the outpouring of support from these cities does something magical--or it did for me. It gave me the faith I lost in Americans back.. twofold. For a long time I was convinced that America was lost.. I was wrong. America is still the Land of the Free & Home of the Brave.

[shadowwalker]

I too am a veteran of OIf / OEF and a Patriot Guard Rider. I have rode in a few missions too honor my fallen brothers. It really is a powerful experience for anyone to witness. The whole town seems to shut down and pay their respects as the procession passes. Every person with a flag in hand....
"A train wreck of emotions" is the perfect description. I'm very proud to be a part of this group and this nation when I see the honor it shows our Fallen Warriors and their families. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE..

[Dub]

CPL Logan USMC KIA will be coming home tomorrow at Bush. I'll be honored to stand for him and his family.

FINAL ITINERARY

Mission Description: Arrival of Joseph D Logan, USMC KIA

Patriot’s Name / Rank / Branch: Joseph D. "Joey" Logan, Cpl, US Marines

Personal Information: Joey served in the Marines just over 3 years and was near completion of his second tour in Afghanistan. He earned the Air Medal, Navy Unit Commendation, Meritorious Unit Commendation, Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, and NATO ISAF Medal. Joey is survived by his wife Melissa; Parents Tom and Debi Logan; brothers Tommy, who is in the US Navy and Robert Logan and sisters Andrea, who is in the Marines and Trish Nickel. He is also survived by grandparents Carol and Gene Miehlke; grandmother Sylvia Logan; nephews Shane Logan, Austin Logan and Daniel Nickel; niece Rebecca Nickel, as well as several other relatives

Mission Date: Monday, January 30th

Mission Address: Atlantic Aviation, 17725 John F Kennedy Blvd., Houston, TX

Ride Captain: Tom Berleth