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Patriot Guard Riders Mission Statement
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The Patriot Guard Riders is a diverse amalgamation of riders from across the nation. We have one thing in common besides motorcycles. We have an unwavering respect for those who risk their very lives for America’s freedom and security. If you share this respect, please join us.
We don’t care what you ride, what your political views are, or whether you’re a "hawk" or a "dove". It is not a requirement that you be a veteran. It doesn't matter where you’re from or what your income is. You don’t even have to ride. The only prerequisite is Respect.
Our main mission is to attend the funeral services of fallen American heroes as invited guests of the family. Each mission we undertake has two basic objectives.
1. Show our sincere respect for our fallen heroes, their families, and their communities.
2. Shield the mourning family and friends from interruptions created by any protestor or group of protestors.
We accomplish the latter through strictly legal and non-violent means.
Folks, this is not just important…
It’s what we do!
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PA Riders Honored to Join Rolling Thunder Ride
Local ‘American Legion Riders’ join in
Ride for Freedom in Washington
TROY PA — Several people with the local chapter of the “American Legion Riders” in Troy went to the “Rolling Thunder” Ride for Freedom in Washington, D.C. this past weekend.
BY ERIC HRIN
STAFF WRITER
The event is in honor of the nation’s POW-MIAs.
According to a description on its Web site, Rolling Thunder Inc. is a non-profit organization that publicizes POW-MIA issues. It seeks to educate the public that many American prisoners of war were left behind after all previous wars, and to help correct the past and to protect future veterans from being left behind should they become prisoners of war/missing in action.
Nancy Regg, Rolling Thunder Inc. national media chairperson, said the ride was to bring awareness of POW-MIA issues to the government and to show support for the troops as well as for work on veterans’ benefits and different issues concerning the troops. She said the top leadership of Rolling Thunder met with the president.
The group from Troy included 11 members of the local chapter and several guests, Kathy Chaapel of Troy, a member of the local chapter, said. There were 20 motorcycles in the Troy contingent.
“It was an honor to be part of this and several members and several guests were able to make the trip and participate in the demonstration,” she said. They left on Saturday morning from Troy. The Rolling Thunder event was on Sunday, and the bikers traveled throughout the streets of Washington, D.C. and ended at the Reflecting Pool, where there were speakers and a musical tribute, Regg said.
Those who went on the ride in the Troy group are:
Bob and Sue Abbott, Calvin Bristol, Cheryl and Steve Decker, Dale and Sandi Cole, David Good, David and Nikki Morrison, Dennis Nowakoski, Erika Davenport, Gerald Johnston, Howard Knights, Arden Ellenberger, James Cartwright II, James S. Cartwright and Sharon Cartwright, James and Nancy Thall, Jeff Beemer, Vic and Kathy Chaapel, Mike Powers, Mike Toole, Paula Gold, Rich Packard, Ron Colton and Scot Streeter. Mindy Mercer, Disa Delauro and Michele Fenstermacher and her husband followed in a car and truck for support and carrying tools in case of emergency.
“We all enjoyed the trip,” Chaapel said. “It was a learning experience and everyone had a good time. We look forward to going again next year.”