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AUS PGR was in Taylor, TX today to stand up for Willie Jerry Gore 75. Willie Gore enlisted in the US Air Force in Jan 1963 and served until Nov 1966, including a Vietnam tour. He left the service as a Senior Airman. He then obtained his Associates in Law Enforcement degree and served as a Texas State Trooper from 1967 to 1981. We had 7 PGR members standing a flag line at the Church, riding in the funeral procession and a 2nd flag line at the Cemetery. The family walked the flag line and thanked us for honoring Willie Gore.
Flag Wrangler: Don Ferguson
Ride Captain: Warren LongacreThe Austin PGR Stood up For Troy Howard Brossett 84, at the Grace Bible Church in Georgetown Tx.
Troy was in the US Navy from 1953 to 1957, leaving the service as a Hospital Corpsman PO3.
Troy enjoyed his church, golf, dancing, cooking, traveling, Sun City Card Club, Bible Study and his family.
This was the second mission for the day and eight PGR came from an early mission to honor Troy Bressett.
Flag Wrangler Don Ferguson had flags placed at the walkway to the church and it look perfect.
Thank You Don
Ride Captain—Warren LongacreThe Austin PGR stood in a Flag Line to honor Airman First Class Oran F Graham, 87 of Austin.Oran trained as an auto mechanic in USAF. He continued being an auto mechanic in private life.We had 12 PGR standing for Airman First Class Oran F Graham. Austin LEO led us to the cemetery where we set up a second Flag Line. The Family thanks the PGR for being there for Oran.
F/W Don Ferguson (thanks Don great job).
R/C Warren LongacreThe Austin PGR stood tall for Mark Lyle Walker an unaccompanied veteran. Mr. Walker served in the US Navy as a submariner. There were 14 PGR in Cedar Park, TX. And 37 Other Motorcycles from difference clubs. We had 42 people on the flag line. We had LEO lead the way to CTSVC in Killeen for interment. Hundreds of people were at the cemetery when we arrived. Mark Walker is no longer alone may he rest in peace. Thanks to Don Ferguson for a great job Handling all the flags and RC Keith Longacre and RC Russ Miller For assisting
R/C Warren Longacre,The PGR went to Pflugerville, TX to stand up for Mr. Rusty Kohler. Rusty Kohler served in the US Army from 1968 to 1973 and was an MP in Vietnam. He left the military as a Sergeant. Rusty also served in the Austin Police Dept. After retiring from the APD in 1996 he joined the Bastrop Sheriff office as a deputy and served from 1997 to 2009. We had 14 PGR members in the flag line. Some came in cages however most came on their bikes. The temp was under 100 degrees finally so that was good.
RC—Warren Longacre—————–FW—Don FergusonThe Austin Patriot Guard went to Kyle, TX today to stand up for Brandon Wayne Wright,34. Brandon served in the US Marine Corps and was deployed to Iraq 2007-2008. Brandon Wright reached the rank of Corporal and received many Ribbons and Service Medals. He played football in school and college and was active as EMT and the Fire Department.
The PGR had 9 motorcycle and 2 cages in the 100 plus degree weather. There were 10 PGR standing in the flag line. A lot of family and friends were so thankful that the PGR would do this for their love one.
After the service LEO led us to Ft Sam Houston National Cemetery. We had 6 PGR and 2 family riders in the procession to San Antonio. The san Antonio PGR took over at the cemetery.
RC Warren Longacre——-FR Nicki CampbellThe PGR went to Kerrville, TX to stand for PFC Billy Joe Butler. Billy Joe join the Army in 1948 .Two years later his unit was captured and he was held prisoner in North Korea, unfortunately he died in prison and he never came home for 68 years. The town of Kerrville came out and hundreds of people lined the roads with US Flags as we escorted PFC Billy Joe Butler to the Cemetery. A big present of Law enforcement officers and Fire Trucks were for there for Billy Joe Butler. There were 29 motorcycle and some cages. The flag line had 38 people.
Ride Caption Keith Longacre led a group out from Austin. And a group of PGR came from San Antonio and the rest of us came from all direction (Rest in Pease Billy Joe). Thanks for everyone that came.
Ride caption Warren Longacre——Flag wrangler Nicki CampbellMission Summary: Ride Captain Warren Longacre
Flag Wrangler Don Ferguson
Completed Mission: The Patriot Guard Riders were in Cedar Park TX Monday April 30-2019 to show honors for Pete A. Martinez. Pete served in the United States Air Force from July 1981 to March 1985. He left USAF as a Senior Airman and passed away at the age of 55. We had 5 PGR members to honor Pete Martinez. This was a two part mission with the second part to escort Pete to (CTSVC) at 12:45. May he rest in peace.Mission Summary: Ride Captain Warren Longacre
Completed Mission: The Patriot Guard Riders were in Burnet TX Saturday April 27-2019 to show honors for David Lee Arnold.
David Arnold serve in the U.S. Army and Army Reserves from 1969 to 1975. We had 14 PGR members to honor David Arnold.
David Liked Motorcycling and had numerous friends riding with us to the cemetery on their Bikes. The family brought an American Flag
to the cemetery and ask the Patriot Guard to fold the Flag for them. Keith Longacre and Warren Longacre folded the flag.
We were assisted by Nicki Campbell and John Willy. We presented the Flag to David’s Grandson. This was a Gravesite Funeral.
Thanks to Nicki for setting up the flags.“markwells wrote:
Confirmed mission: The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited to participate in the memorial service for Mr. David Lee Arnold. Mr. Arnold served in the US Army and Army Reserves from 1969 to 1975, leaving the service as a Specialist E-5.An obituary is not posted.
Date/Time: Saturday, 27 April 2019. Memorial service begins at 2 pm.
Location: Bethel Cemetery, about 9 miles NE of Burnet, TX.
Staging location: Valero gas station, NE corner of Hwy 29 & 281 in Burnet.
map link: https://goo.gl/maps/XRERgb1y6B9sLwtQ9Timeline:
12:45 – 1:15 pm – Staging
1:15 pm – Briefing
1:30 pm – KSU for 12 minute ride to Bethel Cemetery
1:55 pm – Flag lineWx: Hi 85 deg, sunny
Notes: Bring a bottle of water for yourself and one for a friend. Sunscreen recommended. This is a flag line only for the inurnment ceremony. At the conclusion of the ceremony we will strike the flag line and depart.
Ride Captain: Warren Longacre, longacre@austin.rr.com, (512) 755-4163
Flag Wrangler: Nicki CampbellPlease attend to show honor and gratitude for this soldier's service to our nation. ”
Mission Summary: Ride Captain Warren Longacre
Completed Mission:The Patriot Guard Riders were in Fredericksburg TX Saturday March 30 to show honors for Paul Roger Klier. Mr Klier serve in the U.S. Army and Army Reserves from 1969 to 1975. Paul Klier served during the Vietnam Era and served on the DMZ in Korea. Paul was a teacher and later worked in the high tech industry. He received a Master degree from the University of Texas.The weather was little cool however we had 15 PGR from Austin, San Antonio and Killeen, TX. Just like other missions the family walk the flag line and thanks us. Thanks to Nicki and Soup for the way they set up the flags.“markwells wrote:
Confirmed mission: The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited to participate in the funeral service for Mr. Paul Roger Klier. Mr. Klier served in the US Army and Army Reserves from 1969 to 1975 including deployments to Vietnam and Korea.Additional information about his life can be read here:https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/statesman/obituary.aspx?n=paul-r-klier&pid=191429290
Date/Time: Saturday, 30 March 2019. Funeral service at 12:00 noon.
Location: Zion Lutheran Church, 426 W Main St, Fredericksburg, TX 78624.
map link: https://goo.gl/maps/D9qgcPMkBXtTimeline:
10:50 – 11:20 am – Staging
11:20 am – Briefing
11:30 am – Flag lineAustin Area Staging: For those in the Austin area who wish to ride out together, here is staging info:
Location: US Post Office in Liberty Hill. 2655 Ranch Rd 1869, Liberty Hill, TX 78642.
map link: https://goo.gl/maps/PodZkYXYZ2K28:25 am – Briefing
8:30 am – KSU for the approx. 90 minute ride to Fredericksburg. No intermediate stops.
Ride Captain: Russ Miller, navyvetad2@gmail.com, (512) 636-9692Wx: High 65 deg, cloudy
Notes: This is a flag line only at the church. Following the start of the funeral service we will strike the flag line and depart quietly.
Ride Captain: Warren Longacre, longacre@austin.rr.com, (512) 755-4163
Flag Wrangler: Nicki CampbellPlease attend to honor and show gratitude for this soldier's brave service to our nation.”
Mission Summary: Ride Captain Warren Longacre
Completed Mission: Leslie E. Clawson was 85 and served in the USMC. PFC Clawson was honorably discharged in 1952. He is survived by his wife of 66 years and 5 sons. The weather was cold and damp however 7 PGR stood in the flag line. Mr. Clawson’s Wife and Sons walked the flag line and thanked all the PGR. When the service was over 3 big flag bikes escorted the procession to the Cemetery. We fulfilled our mission with respect. Thanks to Don for wrangling the flags and thanks to all the PG Riders.Mission Summary: Ride Captain Warren Longacre
Completed Mission: Neil McSwain Cochran, 65, of Georgetown TX.
Neil Cochran was a veteran of the US Marine Corp and Marine Corp Reserve. He served from 1971 to 1977 and left the service as a Sergeant.
The funeral home was full of family and friends and we had a good turnout with 16 riders and a total of 12 motorcycles. The family walked the flag line and thanked each one of us. The weather was good for the people as well for the riders.
After the service the PGR had 4 big flag bikes escort Sergeant Cochran to CTSVC in Killeen TX.
Many thanks to Don for wrangling the flags and thanks for all the riders that came to honor Sergeant Neil Cochran.
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