Members In Memoriam & Honorary Ride Captains

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Richard Thomas

IN MEMORIAM 23 July 1949 – 10 Sept 2018 Celebration Of Life Richard “Rick Shovelhead” Thomas Sr US Navy Vietnam Era Veteran PGRPA SRC Region 1 10 November 2018 Corry,PA The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited by the family of Richard “Rick Shovelhead” Thomas Sr To Stand In Honor for Rick’s Celebration Life. Richard […]

Thomas Smith

IN MEMORIAM September 11, 1940 – 3 April 2020   It is with an extremely heavy heart that I pass along the sad news of Mr Thomas “Tom” Smith passing on 3 April 2020.  Tom was a Patriot Guard Riders of Pennsylvania Ride Captain for Region 1 comprising Erie/Warren/Crawford/Venango/Forrest counties in North Western Pennsylvania.  Tom […]

Mike Skrekla

IN MEMORIAM   5 December 1950- 25 December 2016 http://www.elkinfh.com/obits/obituary.php?id=629852 Mike Skrekla North East, PA 31 December 2016 The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited by the family of Mike Skrekla,to Stand In Silent Honor as all of us celebrate his life.Michael J. Skrekla, age 66, of North East, died on Sunday 25 December 2016 […]

Gerry Pawlowski

In Memoriam: The Patriot Guard Riders have been asked to stand to honor one of our own, Gerry V. Pawlowski. Gerry was a friend and a mentor to those that knew him in the PGR. Dedicated to honoring and remembering our veterans and first responders with his loving wife at his side. In his younger […]

Lewis Winnecour

In Memoriam July 4, 2023. Lewis was an Eagle Scout, Korean War combat infantry veteran, a self-made titan of the scrap metal industry, patient and devoted caretaker, religious school teacher, extraordinary chef, dedicated Patriot Guard Rider, loyal friend and role model to all those who had the opportunity to know and love him, and a […]

Duane Linhart

Duane was our Ride Captain for Region 1. “He was very passionate about PGR and he took his duties as ride captain very seriously. Thank you and all of PGR for their caring and the services they provide.” ~ Sheila Linhart “I remember Duane leading a large compliment of motorcycle comrades to welcome my son-in-law […]

Thomas “Moose” Simon

In memory of  Thomas “Moose” Simon, 68, of Philadelphia, who passed away on March 6, 2018. Moose rode with the Patriot Guard as a Senior Ride Captain and was our key man in the Philadelphia region. He was the former Director and Ride Captain of H.O.G. (Harley Owners Group, Bucks County Chapter). Moose was a […]

Ralph “Sarge” DeLorme

SFC Ralph “Sarge” Alan DeLorme Retired U.S. Army Vietnam Veteran PGR 19 March 2021 Vandergrift, PA   The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited by the family of SFC Ralph “Sarge” Alan DeLorme Retired, U.S. Army Vietnam veteran, to stand in silent honor for his service. Ralph enlisted in the U.S. Army August of 1966, […]

Mickey “Mixster” Finn

From Mike Vogt “It is my sad duty to report that Mickey “Mixster” Finn passed away Tuesday morning after a long illness. Mickey was instrumental in forming the PGR in the early days and was our key man in central PA serving as SRC for region 3. Mickey was a Vietnam veteran and retired PSP […]