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    The Austin Patriot Guard Riders traveled to Leander Texas Today (4-9-2024). We were there to Honor the life of Mr. Randy Ray King. Randy severed in the US ARMY. A Celebration of life was held at VFW Post 10427, located at 8760 RR 2243 in Leander, TX. A flag line was set up with 15 PGR members present. The family was verry thank full the PGR was there for them.

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    The Patriot Guard Riders were In Liberty Hill, TX Nov 4,2023 with Wounded warrior home project, SGT Jordan Folmar, US Army veteran will receive a new home given to Sgt Folmar by HOMES FOR TROOPS. The house has not been built yet. The event was at Liberty Hill Elementary school in the gymnasium at 1400 loop 332 Liberty Hill TX. The Police, Fire Department, and the PGR escorted SGT Jordan Folmar and family to the event. When we arrived, a large group was outside to welcome SGT Folmar. The presentation was held in the gymnasium. Six PGR posted a flag line in the gymnasium. Our flag wrangler Don posted flags at entrance. There were numerous speakers that talked about SGT Folmar, his service, and the housing program. The event speakers recognized the PGR.
    RC: Warren Longacre

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    The Austin PGR stood in a flag line to honor Seaman Nicolas Wayne Rhodes in Georgetown TX.
    Seaman Rhodes served four years (1976-1981) in the US Navy and was discharged as a Seaman E-3.
    He served on the USS Dwight D Eisenhower and USS Carl Vinson, Nicolas received many Medals,
    Ribbons and Commendations.
    13 PGR members with 1 newcomer stood in a flag line at Gabriels Funeral Chaple in G-Town.
    We then rode to the Bagdad Cemetery in Leander, TX. LEO led the procession to the Cemetery. The PGR stood in the 2nd flag line there with temps at 100 plus degrees. The Family was very appreciative with us. Thanks to all the PGR that came out on this hot day.
    RC- Warren Longacre RC Trainee- Patti Donlon FR-Don Ferguson

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    The Austin Patriot Guard Riders were in Kyle/San Antonio Texas today to honor the life of Sergeant Oscar Rodriguez. Mr. Rodriguez served in the US Army from 1975-1981. Eleven PGR stood in a flag line at Harrell Funeral Home in Kyle Texas. Flag Wrangler Max Vasquez passed out the flags and supplied water on a very warm day. Patti Hutto (Ride Caption trainee) led six of us on a LEO escorted procession down to Ft Sam Houston National Cemetery in San Antonio. The weather was hot and dry on our trip down to San Antonio however it rained hammer down on the way home. Thanks for all that attended.

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    The PGR were in Georgetown, Texas today to stand up for Rodolfo “Rudy” Soto. Rudy served in the US Army and USA Reserves for seven years, leaving as a Specialist. Rudy Left us on April 14, at the young age of 50. Rudy and his wife Jennifer had been married for thirty years. Rudy had a large family, and they came by the PGR flag line to thank all of us for being there for Rudy. The funeral home was full with only standing room left. The PGR had 8 riders standing on the flag line. (Rest in peace Rudy).
    Ride Captain: Warren Longacre—— Flag Wrangler: Don Ferguson

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    The Austin PGR Had a mission today in Round Rock, TX. We were there to honor SMSgt William Larrimer. SMSgt Larrimer served 30 years in the USAF, including deployment to SE Asia. The day was cool and misty, however six PGR came and stood in the Flag line. There was a LEO led procession from the Funeral Home to the Church. Our own OGT R/C (Gary) handled the mission. Thanks to Don, our flag wrangler for the good job he does. It is always an honor when the family comes out and greets us.

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    The Austin PGR were in Lago Vista, TX today to escort SPC Maggie Mae Bilyeu to her new home. Maggie was struck by a suicide bomber in Afghanistan, leaving her critically injured. The Tunnel to Towers Foundation gave Maggie a new mortgage free home. Three PGR (David, Keith and Warren) braved the weather. It was cold with lots of rain. We got to meet Maggie (what a special person) she is.

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    The Patriot Guard Riders were in Georgetown, TX Today to stand up in a flag line at Ramsey Funeral Home for Tony Chmielewski. Tony served in the US Army from October 1964 to January 1969. Tony was stationed for a year in Korea and left active service as a private. We had 11 Patriot Guard Riders standing in cold weather and light rain. We had one brave rider on a motorcycle. The family walked our flag line and thanked all of us. This shows our commitment to our veterans.
    R/C Warren Longacre——Flag Wrangler Don Ferguson

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    The Austin Patriot Guard Riders were in Pflugerville, TX today for the funeral of Sergeant Hosea Boswell Jr. Hosea passed away on October 19-2022 at the age of 77. Staff Sergeant Boswell serve 4 years in the USAF. We had 10 Riders stand up for Sergeant Hosea Boswell Jr. The family walked the flag line and thanked all of us. We had 2 First time riders today. Thanks For our flag wrangler (Don) for a great look at the funeral home.

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    Today we paid honor to Javier Gonzalez. Was a pretty nice day after the rain, temperature around 80. We had 5 PGR riders and several American Legion riders that joined us for a total of 13 flags in the flag line. Several friends and family members thanked us for paying honors for Mr Gonzalez. Thanks to Max for bringing out the flags and water. And a thanks to all who attended. RIP, Javier Gonzalez.

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    The PGR were in Round Rock Texas today to stand up for Chief Petty Officer Michael Thomas Anderson. Mike (as he liked to be called) served in the US Navy for 20 years serving on the USS Kitty Halk and USS Oldendorf as an Intelligence Specialist. He served in Korea, Japan and Hawaii. The family came out and thanks us for standing up for Mike. We had 15 riders show up on a cool start and warmer at the time of the service.

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    Fifteen Patriot Guard Riders were in Georgetown, TX to stand in the flag line to honor LTC Maynard Ray Myers. LTC Myers served for 32 years in the US Army and is a veteran of the Vietnam war where he earned the Silver Star, the Bronze Star and various other medals.
    He was a Forward Observer for the artillery and saw action over the whole peninsula. He survived two helicopter crashes, multiple engagements including the Tet Offensive, and was reported missing in action three different times. Members of the family walk the line and thanked all of us.
    He passed away on Veteran’s Day.

    in reply to: Richard Bennett, 74, USAF veteran, Round Rock, TX, 11 OCT 2021 #6112
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    The PGR were in Round Rock, TX today to honor the life and service of Richard Bennett.
    Richard was in the USAF and served 1969-1972 and was discharged as a Sergeant.
    There were 7 PGR members standing the flag line of honor for Richard Bennett at St Phillips United Methodist Church in Round Rock. The weather was pleasant for us. Richard’s wife Jeri came out and thank us from the bottom of her heart for doing this for Her husband.

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    The Austin PGR Set up and stood in a flag line for SGM Willie Warren Adam Davis in Buda TX.
    SGM Davis serve in Korea and Vietnam.
    We had 10 PGR members present to show honors for the SGM. There was a first- time rider today.
    The weather was just a normal TEXAS day. Max our flag wrangler did a good job suppling cold drinks.

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    The Austin PGR was in Georgetown Texas today (4-24-2021) to stand for Rex Ethan Cloud. The Family called Rex the World’s Greatest Fighter Pilot. He served in Southeast Asia and completer 255 combat sorties in an F-4 Phantom and later he took to the air in the F-16 Fighting Falcon.

    Rex left the Air Force as a Colonel with 4,300 flying hours. Nine PGR members were proud to honor COL Rex Cloud. Rest in peace COL Rex Cloud.

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