Active Duty
A1C Austin Timothy E. Davis
U.S. Air Force
First Responder
30 September 2020
Moon, PA
The Patriot Guard Riders of Pennsylvania have been invited by the family and in coordination with the Patriot Guard Riders of California, to escort then stand in silent honor for Active Duty Airman First Class Austin Timothy E. Davis, U.S. Air Force.
Austin enlisted in the U.S. Air Force, serving with the 412th Operations Squadron at Edwards AFB near Lancaster, CA .
Austin also served as a First Responder for Logans of Bellfonte which his GrandFather is a life member and he was also a member of Milesburg and Pleasant Gap.
Austin served our country with honor, it’s now our turn to honor him.
Wednesday, 30 September 2020
Times are subject to change so, please check back on the mission post before planning your day.
Staging: 5:00 PM
Sheetz #379
9002 University Blvd, Moon, PA 15108
https://goo.gl/maps/uaQeqhZ8tTF2
Briefing: 5:30 PM
KSU: TBD
Pittsburgh International Airport
1000 Airport Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA 15231
https://goo.gl/maps/ej445MxdHyn
KSU for Honorable Escort: TBD
Alternate Staging & Stop: 8:00 PM
Sheetz #48
115 Pace St, Nanty-Glo, PA 15943
https://goo.gl/maps/32ERLp33PY14Qu176
Briefing: 8:15 PM
KSU: TBD
Wetzler Funeral Service and Victorian Crematory Inc.
206 N Spring St, Bellefonte, PA 16823
https://goo.gl/maps/zLE2HLGknHuKxcEc8
Members can attend all of a mission or any part of the mission. PGR sets no time for a member to escort and or stand a mission. We Thank you for whatever time you give us and the families of our heroes appreciate your time.
Please be aware and alert of your surroundings. Also, before heading out please watch the weather, dress accordingly, bring your 3 X 5 handheld American flags and grab your masks.
Thomas Sylvester Hodder
U.S. Air Force
First Responder
1 October 2020
Cranberry Township, PA
The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited by the family of Thomas Sylvester Hodder, U.S. Air Force veteran and First Responder, to stand in silent honor for his service then escort for the interment.
Tom entered the U.S. Air Force July of 1960 and was honorably discharged December of 1963 with the rank of Airman First Class (E-3), receiving the Good Conduct Medal.
Tom continued his service and selflessly served his community. Tom was a life member of Cranberry Township Volunteer Fire Company, with 48 years of service and was an EMT and Past Vice Commander for Cranberry Volunteer Ambulance Corps for many years.
Tom served our country and his community with honor, it's now our turn to honor him.
Thursday, 1 October 2020
Staging: 10:15 AM
St Ferdinand's Catholic Church
2535 Rochester Rd, Cranberry Twp, PA 16066
https://goo.gl/maps/kSHZsd8KuPeKCxVcA
Briefing: 10:30 AM
Flag Line: 10:45 AM
Church service at 11:00 AM
Following the service KSU, Escorting for Interment
Holy Savior Cemetery
4629 Bakerstown Road, Gibsonia, PA
https://goo.gl/maps/pw5QVxUPi2WZaFRi6
Members can attend all of a mission or any part of the mission. PGR sets no time for a member to escort and or stand a mission. We Thank you for whatever time you give us and the families of our heroes appreciate your time.
Please be aware and alert of your surroundings. Also, before heading out please watch the weather, dress accordingly, bring your 3 X 5 handheld American flags and grab your masks.
Ride Captain: Randy Toomey
randi2me@ail.com
(412) 377-0799
Active Duty
A1C Austin Timothy E. Davis
U.S. Air Force
First Responder
1 & 2 October 2020
State College, PA
The Patriot Guard Riders of Pennsylvania have been invited by the family and in coordination with the Patriot Guard Riders of California, to stand in silent honor for Active Duty Airman First Class Austin Timothy E. Davis, U.S. Air Force then escort for his interment.
Austin enlisted in the U.S. Air Force, serving with the 412th Operations Squadron at Edwards AFB near Lancaster, CA.
Austin also served as a First Responder for Logans of Bellfonte which his Grandfather is a life member and he was also a member of Milesburg and Pleasant Gap.
Austin served our country and community with honor, it's now our turn to honor him.
Thursday, 1 October 2020
Staging: 2:45 PM
Sheetz
101 Valley Vista Dr, State College, PA 16803
https://g.co/kgs/vmpQSK
Briefing: 3:00 PM
KSU: 3:15 PM
First Baptist Church
539 Jacksonville Rd, Bellefonte, PA 16823
https://goo.gl/maps/Kmdur9rC5xcmJcng7
Flag Line set upon arrival
Family arriving at 4pm
Visitation 5-8pm
Friday, 2 October 2020
Staging: 8:45 AM
Sheetz
101 Valley Vista Dr, State College, PA 16803
https://g.co/kgs/vmpQSK
Briefing: 9:00 AM
KSU: 9:15 AM
First Baptist Church
539 Jacksonville Rd, Bellefonte, PA 16823
https://goo.gl/maps/Kmdur9rC5xcmJcng7
Flag Line set upon arrival
Family arriving at 10:00 AM
Service at 11:00 AM
Following the service, KSU for interment:
Meyer Cemetery
1704 Buffalo Run Rd, Bellefonte, PA 16823
https://goo.gl/maps/niZt5U3vdtmkDTuz7
Members can attend all of a mission or any part of the mission. PGR sets no time for a member to escort and or stand a mission. We Thank you for whatever time you give us and the families of our heroes appreciate your time.
Please be aware and alert of your surroundings. Also, before heading out please watch the weather, dress accordingly, bring your 3 X 5 handheld American flags and grab your masks.
Active Duty
A1C Austin Timothy E. Davis
U.S. Air Force
First Responder
1 & 2 October 2020
State College, PA
The Patriot Guard Riders of Pennsylvania have been invited by the family and in coordination with the Patriot Guard Riders of California, to stand in silent honor for Active Duty Airman First Class Austin Timothy E. Davis, U.S. Air Force then escort for his interment.
Austin enlisted in the U.S. Air Force, serving with the 412th Operations Squadron at Edwards AFB near Lancaster, CA.
Austin also served as a First Responder for Logans of Bellfonte which his Grandfather is a life member and he was also a member of Milesburg and Pleasant Gap.
Austin served our country and community with honor, it's now our turn to honor him.
Thursday, 1 October 2020
Staging: 2:45 PM
Sheetz
101 Valley Vista Dr, State College, PA 16803
https://g.co/kgs/vmpQSK
Briefing: 3:00 PM
KSU: 3:15 PM
First Baptist Church
539 Jacksonville Rd, Bellefonte, PA 16823
https://goo.gl/maps/Kmdur9rC5xcmJcng7
Flag Line set upon arrival
Family arriving at 4pm
Visitation 5-8pm
Friday, 2 October 2020
Staging: 8:45 AM
Sheetz
101 Valley Vista Dr, State College, PA 16803
https://g.co/kgs/vmpQSK
Briefing: 9:00 AM
KSU: 9:15 AM
First Baptist Church
539 Jacksonville Rd, Bellefonte, PA 16823
https://goo.gl/maps/Kmdur9rC5xcmJcng7
Flag Line set upon arrival
Family arriving at 10:00 AM
Service at 11:00 AM
Following the service, KSU for interment:
Meyer Cemetery
1704 Buffalo Run Rd, Bellefonte, PA 16823
https://goo.gl/maps/niZt5U3vdtmkDTuz7
Members can attend all of a mission or any part of the mission. PGR sets no time for a member to escort and or stand a mission. We Thank you for whatever time you give us and the families of our heroes appreciate your time.
Please be aware and alert of your surroundings. Also, before heading out please watch the weather, dress accordingly, bring your 3 X 5 handheld American flags and grab your masks.
Update: Staging is now at 11am, family arriving sooner than originally scheduled.
Robert Edward Crawford
U.S. Air Force
2 October 2020
DuBois, PA
The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited by the family of Robert Edward Crawford, U.S. Air Force veteran, to stand in silent honor for his service.
Robert entered the U.S. Air Force August of 1971, assigned to the 86th Security Police Squadron as a Law Enforcement Specialist and was honorably discharged August of 1975 with the rank of Senior Airman (E-4), receiving the National Defense Service Medal the Good Conduct Medal.
Robert served our country with honor, it's now our turn to honor him.
Friday, 2 October 2020
Staging: 12:00 PM
Parking Lot, near the entrance of The Winery At Wilcox
DuBois Mall
https://goo.gl/maps/75d1bXXmaFwz33z57
Briefing: 12:15 PM
KSU: 12:20 PM
Flag Line set upon arrival: 12:30 PM
Church service at 1:00 PM
Members can attend all of a mission or any part of the mission. PGR sets no time for a member to escort and or stand a mission. We Thank you for whatever time you give us and the families of our heroes appreciate your time.
Please be aware and alert of your surroundings. Also, before heading out please watch the weather, dress accordingly, bring your 3 X 5 handheld American flags and grab your masks.
Ride Captain: Timothy "Timmaye" Smith
pgrpa.sc@gmail.com
(724) 472-8746
Monthly Moment Of Remembrance
National Cemetery of the Alleghenies
7 October 2020
Cecil Township, PA
The National Cemetery of the Alleghenies has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to stand in silent honor for veterans that have been interred at the cemetery the past month without military honors. They stood for us, now it's our turn to stand for them.
Note that this is a recurring mission held on the first Wednesday of every month.
Wednesday, 7 October 2020
Staging: 8:30 AM
At the cemetery Welcome Center.
***Please stay at the Welcome Center until after the mission briefing, once the briefing is over, we will all go as a group for the interment.***
National Cemetery of the Alleghenies
1158 Morgan Rd, Cecil Township,PA 15017
https://goo.gl/maps/PJYsN
Briefing: 8:45 AM
Flag Line: 9:00 AM
Members can attend all of a mission or any part of the mission. PGR sets no time for a member to escort and or stand a mission. We Thank you for whatever time you give us and the families of our heroes appreciate your time.
Remember that the National Cemetery is a Federal Reservation and NO WEAPONS are permitted.
Please be aware and alert of your surroundings. Also, before heading out please watch the weather, dress accordingly, bring your 3 X 5 hand held American flags and grab your masks, they need to be worn while social distancing during the service, interment and if indoors.
Penelope "Penny" J. Wolfe Cercone
First Responder
7-8 October 2020
New Brighton, PA
The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited by the family of Penelope "Penny" J. Wolfe Cercone, First Responder, to stand in silent honor for her service and interment.
After graduation Penny became a First Responder, the first female Paramedic in Beaver County as Medic Rescue with over 40 years of service where most of her time was spent stationed at the Bruce Mansfield (First Energy) Plant where she awaited the call.
Penny served her community with honor, it's now our turn to honor her.
Wednesday, 7 October 2020
Staging: 5:00 PM
Gabauer Funeral Home
1133 Penn Avenue, New Brighton, PA 15066
https://goo.gl/maps/fhUSzYDAAmrrRXdU8
Briefing: 5:15 PM
Flag Line: 5:30 PM
Visitation 6-8pm
Thursday, 8 October 2020
Staging: 9:00 AM
New Brighton United Methodist Church
1033 6th Ave, New Brighton, PA 15066
https://goo.gl/maps/fCbTHzZ6fm7Bf8Lc8
Briefing: 9:15 AM
Flag Line: 9:30 AM
Family arriving at 9:30 AM
Visitation at 10:00 AM
Church service at 11:00 AM
Private family interment following
In accordance with CDC guidelines, a maximum of 25 people will be permitted in the funeral home at a time, social distancing will be practiced at the funeral home and church, and masks are mandatory at the visitation and funeral service.
Members can attend all of a mission or any part of the mission. PGR sets no time for a member to escort and or stand a mission. We Thank you for whatever time you give us and the families of our heroes appreciate your time.
Please be aware and alert of your surroundings. Also, before heading out please watch the weather, dress accordingly and bring your 3 X 5 handheld American flags.
Ride Captain: Randy Ruff
randyaruff@gmail.com
(412) 613-2109
Penelope "Penny" J. Wolfe Cercone
First Responder
7-8 October 2020
New Brighton, PA
The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited by the family of Penelope "Penny" J. Wolfe Cercone, First Responder, to stand in silent honor for her service and interment.
After graduation Penny became a First Responder, the first female Paramedic in Beaver County as Medic Rescue with over 40 years of service where most of her time was spent stationed at the Bruce Mansfield (First Energy) Plant where she awaited the call.
Penny served her community with honor, it's now our turn to honor her.
Wednesday, 7 October 2020
Staging: 5:00 PM
Gabauer Funeral Home
1133 Penn Avenue, New Brighton, PA 15066
https://goo.gl/maps/fhUSzYDAAmrrRXdU8
Briefing: 5:15 PM
Flag Line: 5:30 PM
Visitation 6-8pm
Thursday, 8 October 2020
Staging: 9:00 AM
New Brighton United Methodist Church
1033 6th Ave, New Brighton, PA 15066
https://goo.gl/maps/fCbTHzZ6fm7Bf8Lc8
Briefing: 9:15 AM
Flag Line: 9:30 AM
Family arriving at 9:30 AM
Visitation at 10:00 AM
Church service at 11:00 AM
Private family interment following
In accordance with CDC guidelines, a maximum of 25 people will be permitted in the funeral home at a time, social distancing will be practiced at the funeral home and church, and masks are mandatory at the visitation and funeral service.
Members can attend all of a mission or any part of the mission. PGR sets no time for a member to escort and or stand a mission. We Thank you for whatever time you give us and the families of our heroes appreciate your time.
Please be aware and alert of your surroundings. Also, before heading out please watch the weather, dress accordingly and bring your 3 X 5 handheld American flags.
Ride Captain: Randy Ruff
randyaruff@gmail.com
(412) 613-2109
Arthur Frederick Kunst Sr.
U.S. Navy Retired
WWII, Korean & Vietnam Veteran
8 October 2020
McMurray, PA
The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited by the family of Arthur Frederick Kunst Sr., U.S. Navy Retired, to stand in silent honor for his service then escort to the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies for the interment.
Arthur served in the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Navy Reserves from September of 1942, having served in theatre during WWII, Korea, Vietnam and was honorably discharged, retiring after 40 years of service with the rank of Naval Captain, September of 1982.
Decorations include, the Asiatic Pacific Medal and the WWII Victory Medal.
Arthur served our country with honor, it's now our turn to honor him.
Thursday, 8 October 2020
Staging: 9:45 AM
Rear Parking Lot
Beinhauer Family Funeral Homes and Cremation Services
2820 Washington Rd, McMurray, PA 15317
https://goo.gl/maps/kRZUWwCq7JfucXS46
Briefing: 10:00 AM
Flag Line: 10:15 AM
Family arriving at 10:30 AM
Service at 11:00 AM
Following the service KSU, Honorable Escort: Approximately 12:00 PM
National Cemetery of the Alleghenies
1158 Morgan Rd, Cecil Township,PA 15017
https://goo.gl/maps/PJYsN
Interment at 12:30 PM
Members can attend all of a mission or any part of the mission. PGR sets no time for a member to escort and or stand a mission. We Thank you for whatever time you give us and the families of our heroes appreciate your time.
Remember that the National Cemetery is a Federal Reservation and NO WEAPONS are permitted. Also grab your masks, they need to be worn while social distancing during the service and interment and once indoors.
Please be aware & alert of your surroundings. Also, before heading out please watch the weather, dress accordingly and bring your 3 X 5 handheld American flags.
RCIC: Ken Thompson
theanimalx@hotmail.com
(724) 986-0502
Andy Simkovitch
U.S. Navy
WWII Veteran
14 October 2020
Girard, PA
The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited by the family of Andy Simkovitch, U.S. Navy, to stand in silent honor for his service then escort for the interment.
Andy enlisted in the U.S. Navy at the age of 17 in 1943. He deployed to the European Theater, aboard the LST 501. He left Portsmouth, England with his shipmates on 5 of June 1944 and landed at Utah Beach on 6 of June 1944. Andy and his shipmates made six trips inland to Utah Beach and three to Omaha Beach under fire until the beachheads were secured.
Andy was also a Signalman for the LCPV which carried 36 soldiers each and had four U.S. Navy crewman. It was here on this craft, under enemy fire,that he retrieved American and German wounded from the beaches to be evacuated.
Following the success of the Normandy Invasion, Andy was called to duty once again, this time in the South Pacific. Here he participated in much of the same combat actions as Operation Overlord in Normandy, this time assisting the U.S Marine Corps in the invasion of Okinawa.
Andy was awarded the WWII Victory Medal, the American Campaign Medal, the Philippine Liberation Medal, the Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal W/ 1 Bronze Star, the European African Middle Eastern Campaign Medal W/ 2 Bronze Stars, the D- Day WWII Medal , the U.S. Navy Combat Service Medal and recently from the Governor of Normandy, the Medal of the Jubilee of Liberty, and the Chevalier Legion of Honor Medal for D- Day, Southern France.
Andy honorably discharged, with the rank of Seaman First Class March of 1946.
Following time served, Andy became a member of American Legion Post #494 in Girard and the Edinboro-McKean Veterans of Foreign War Post #740.
Andy recently quoted, "I am proud of my service, I am proud to have been there."
Andy served our country and his community with honor, it's now our turn to honor him.
Wednesday, 14 October 2020
Staging: 9:00 AM
Edder Funeral Home Inc.
309 E Main, Girard, PA 16417
https://maps.app.goo.gl/x3adEPPcSD49Pnre6
Briefing: 9:15 AM
Following the Briefing, Flag Line set
Family arriving
Prayer service at 9:30am
Following the service KSU, escorting to:
Sts Cyril & Methodius Church
1022 Tilden Dr, Girard, PA 16417
https://goo.gl/maps/4qXvfX9eHvACZzS5A
Mass at 10:00am
Following the mass KSU, escorting for interment
St. John Cemetery
Church Street, Girard, PA16417
Members can attend all of a mission or any part of the mission. PGR sets no time for a member to escort and or stand a mission. We Thank you for whatever time you give us and the families of our heroes appreciate your time.
Please be aware & alert of your surroundings. Also, before heading out please watch the weather, dress accordingly, grab your masks and bring your 3 X 5 handheld American flags.
Richard King Rohrich
U.S. Army
WWII Veteran
22-23 October 2020
Pittsburgh,PA
The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited by the family of Richard King Rohrich, U.S. Army, to stand in silent honor for his service.
Richard served in the U.S. Army, in theatre during WWII from July of 1943 and was honorably discharged March of 1946.
Decorations include, the American Campaign Medal, the WWII Victory Medal and the Good Conduct Medal.
Richard served our country with honor and now it's our turn to stand in honor for him.
Thursday, 22 October 2020
Staging: 4:30 PM
Beinhauer Family Funeral Home
2630 W Liberty Ave, Pittsburgh,PA 15216
https://goo.gl/maps/jqqW32xKdvC1WD5G9
Briefing: 4:45 PM
Flag Line: 5:00 PM
Family arriving at 5:00 PM
Visitation 6-8 PM
Friday, 23 October 2020
Staging: 8:30 AM
Beinhauer Family Funeral Home
2630 W Liberty Ave, Pittsburgh,PA 15216
https://goo.gl/maps/jqqW32xKdvC1WD5G9
Briefing: 8:45 AM
Flag Line: 9:00 AM
Family arriving at 9:00 AM
Service at 10:00 AM
This is a two day mission, members can attend all of a mission or any part of the mission. PGR sets no time for a member to escort and or stand a mission. We Thank you for whatever time you give us and the families of our heroes appreciate your time.
Please be aware & alert of your surroundings. Also, before heading out please watch the weather, dress accordingly, grab your masks and bring your 3 X 5 handheld American flags.
Ride Captain: Randy Ruff
randyaruff@gmail.com
(412) 613-2109
Richard King Rohrich
U.S. Army
WWII Veteran
22-23 October 2020
Pittsburgh,PA
The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited by the family of Richard King Rohrich, U.S. Army, to stand in silent honor for his service.
Richard served in the U.S. Army, in theatre during WWII from July of 1943 and was honorably discharged March of 1946.
Decorations include, the American Campaign Medal, the WWII Victory Medal and the Good Conduct Medal.
Richard served our country with honor and now it's our turn to stand in honor for him.
Thursday, 22 October 2020
Staging: 4:30 PM
Beinhauer Family Funeral Home
2630 W Liberty Ave, Pittsburgh,PA 15216
https://goo.gl/maps/jqqW32xKdvC1WD5G9
Briefing: 4:45 PM
Flag Line: 5:00 PM
Family arriving at 5:00 PM
Visitation 6-8 PM
Friday, 23 October 2020
Staging: 8:30 AM
Beinhauer Family Funeral Home
2630 W Liberty Ave, Pittsburgh,PA 15216
https://goo.gl/maps/jqqW32xKdvC1WD5G9
Briefing: 8:45 AM
Flag Line: 9:00 AM
Family arriving at 9:00 AM
Service at 10:00 AM
This is a two day mission, members can attend all of a mission or any part of the mission. PGR sets no time for a member to escort and or stand a mission. We Thank you for whatever time you give us and the families of our heroes appreciate your time.
Please be aware & alert of your surroundings. Also, before heading out please watch the weather, dress accordingly, grab your masks and bring your 3 X 5 handheld American flags.
Ride Captain: Randy Ruff
randyaruff@gmail.com
(412) 613-2109
Joseph Paul Cumblidge
U.S. Coast Guard
PGRWV Former State Captain
23-24 October 2020
Sistersville,WV
The Patriot Guard Riders of Pennsylvania have been invited by the Patriot Guard Riders of West Virginia and the family of Joseph Paul Cumblidge, U.S.C.G. and PGRWV Former State Captain, to stand in silent honor for his service.
Joe entered in the U.S. Coast Guard in 1969. His primary service was Radioman from 1974-1976 and was honorably discharged, with the rank of Petty Officer First Class in 1980.
Decorations include, the National Defense Service Medal, the Coast Guard Good Conduct Medal and the Coast Guard Meritorious Unit Commendation Medal W/ Silver "O".
Following time served Joe became one of us, A Patriot Guard Rider, Standing For Those Who Stood For Us and sadly, it's now our turn to stand for him.
Friday, 23 October 2020
Staging: 11:30 AM
Family Dollar
523 Diamond St, Sistersville, WV 26175
https://goo.gl/maps/bmxA2ajf4ynMN7d28
Briefing: 12:00 PM
KSU: 12:15 PM
Myers Funeral Home
600 Main St, Sistersville, WV 26175
https://goo.gl/maps/ZCU25wyvY3eCyAA58
Visitation 2-4 PM & 6-8pm
PGRPA will attend the viewing between 2-4 as a group.
Staging: 11:30 AM
Myers Funeral Home
600 Main St, Sistersville, WV 26175
https://goo.gl/maps/ZCU25wyvY3eCyAA58
Briefing: 11:45 AM
Flag Line: 12:00 PM
Service at 1:00 PM
Following the service, Flag Line Set
Following the Flag Line KSU, escorting for interment:
Greenwood Cemetery
Sistersville, WV 26175
https://goo.gl/maps/muzfgi4jrKSKjwPt5
Upon arrival of the cemetery, Flag Line set
PGRWV RCIC: Carl Spade
ace-gunsmith@hotmail.com
Members can attend all of a mission or any part of the mission. PGR sets no time for a member to escort and or stand a mission. We Thank you for whatever time you give us and the families of our heroes appreciate your time.
Please be aware & alert of your surroundings. Also, before heading out please watch the weather, dress accordingly, grab your masks and bring your 3 X 5 handheld American flags.
Joseph Paul Cumblidge
U.S. Coast Guard
PGRWV Former State Captain
23-24 October 2020
Sistersville,WV
The Patriot Guard Riders of Pennsylvania have been invited by the Patriot Guard Riders of West Virginia and the family of Joseph Paul Cumblidge, U.S.C.G. and PGRWV Former State Captain, to stand in silent honor for his service.
Joe entered in the U.S. Coast Guard in 1969. His primary service was Radioman from 1974-1976 and was honorably discharged, with the rank of Petty Officer First Class in 1980.
Decorations include, the National Defense Service Medal, the Coast Guard Good Conduct Medal and the Coast Guard Meritorious Unit Commendation Medal W/ Silver "O".
Following time served Joe became one of us, A Patriot Guard Rider, Standing For Those Who Stood For Us and sadly, it's now our turn to stand for him.
Friday, 23 October 2020
Staging: 11:30 AM
Family Dollar
523 Diamond St, Sistersville, WV 26175
https://goo.gl/maps/bmxA2ajf4ynMN7d28
Briefing: 12:00 PM
KSU: 12:15 PM
Myers Funeral Home
600 Main St, Sistersville, WV 26175
https://goo.gl/maps/ZCU25wyvY3eCyAA58
Visitation 2-4 PM & 6-8pm
PGRPA will attend the viewing between 2-4 as a group.
Staging: 11:30 AM
Myers Funeral Home
600 Main St, Sistersville, WV 26175
https://goo.gl/maps/ZCU25wyvY3eCyAA58
Briefing: 11:45 AM
Flag Line: 12:00 PM
Service at 1:00 PM
Following the service, Flag Line Set
Following the Flag Line KSU, escorting for interment:
Greenwood Cemetery
Sistersville, WV 26175
https://goo.gl/maps/muzfgi4jrKSKjwPt5
Upon arrival of the cemetery, Flag Line set
PGRWV RCIC: Carl Spade
ace-gunsmith@hotmail.com
Members can attend all of a mission or any part of the mission. PGR sets no time for a member to escort and or stand a mission. We Thank you for whatever time you give us and the families of our heroes appreciate your time.
Please be aware & alert of your surroundings. Also, before heading out please watch the weather, dress accordingly, grab your masks and bring your 3 X 5 handheld American flags.
Harold K. Knight
U.S. Army
Korean War KIA / MIA Veteran
24 October 2020
Erie, PA
The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited by the family of Private First Class Harold K. Knight, U.S. Army, to stand in silent honor for the visitation then escort for the interment.
In November of 1950, Harold was assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 31st Infantry Regiment, 31st Regimental Combat Team. For several days, his unit was engaged in intense fighting with the Chinese People’s Volunteer Forces at Sinhung-ri, near the Chosin Reservoir in North Korea. The RCT endured repeated attacks before withdrawing on the 1st of December 1950. When the unit leaders conducted a muster of returning personnel, sadly Harold was not among the group. Witness accounts stated that Knight was killed in action on the 25th of November 1950. Harold's remains could not be recovered.
On the 27th of July 2018, following the summit between President Donald Trump and North Korean Supreme Leader Kim Jong-un in June of 2018, North Korea turned over 55 boxes, purported to contain the remains of American service members killed during the Korean War. The remains arrived at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii on the 1st of August 2018, and were subsequently accessed into the DPAA laboratory for identification.
To identify Knight’s remains, scientists from DPAA used anthropological analysis, as well as circumstantial and material evidence. Additionally, scientists from the Armed Forces Medical Examiner System used mitochondrial DNA and autosomal DNA analysis.
The DPAA announced that Private First Class Harold K. Knight, 20, of Erie, Pennsylvania, killed during the Korean War, was accounted for on the 3rd of September 2019.
Harold served our country with honor, it's now our turn to honor him.
Saturday, 24 October 2020
Staging: 9:15 AM
Burton Quinn-Scott Cremation & Funeral Services
602 W 10th St, Erie, PA 16502
https://goo.gl/maps/1JyjYwQS7c54KhmW7
Briefing: 9:30 AM
Flag Line: 9:45 AM
Visitation at 10:00 AM
Following the visitation KSU, escorting for interment: 11:00 AM
Heckathorn Cemetery
369 Heckathorn Church Rd, Seneca, PA 16346
https://goo.gl/maps/TYn7eQmEJQTNcNo59
Upon arrival of the cemetery, Flag Line set
Interment at 1:00 PM
Members can attend all of a mission or any part of the mission. PGR sets no time for a member to escort and or stand a mission. We Thank you for whatever time you give us and the families of our heroes appreciate your time.
Please be aware & alert of your surroundings. Also, before heading out please watch the weather, dress accordingly, grab your masks and bring your 3 X 5 handheld American flags.
RCIC: Ken Tenny
Text Only (724) 854-9939
(724) 376-2573
Active Duty A1C Austin Timothy E. Davis U.S.A.F. & First Responder/ 30 September 2020 / Moon, PA