James William "Willie" Beverlin USN / 2 January 2020 / Aliquippa, PA
January 2, 2020 –
James William "Willie" Beverlin
U.S. Navy
Cold War Veteran
2 January 2020
Aliquippa, PA
The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited by the family of James William "Willie" Beverlin, U.S. Navy, to stand in silent honor for his service then escort to the cemetery for the interment.
James proudly served in the U.S. Navy during the Cold War on the U.S.S. Kankakee (AO-39), a Kennebec-Class Fleet Oiler from July of 1960 to June of 1964 then transferred to Reserves and was honorably discharged July of 1966.
For time served, James received the Commendation for participation in the Cuban Quarantine.
James "Willie" William Beverlin served our country with honor, it is our turn to honor him.
Thursday, 2 January 2020
Staging: 9:00 AM
Huntsman Funeral Home & Cremation Services
2345 Mill Street, Aliquippa, PA 15001
https://goo.gl/maps/4FuQUtrv9faKcZSR8
Briefing: 9:15 AM
Flag Line: 9:30 AM
Friends will be received from 10:00 AM-12:00 PM
Following, escorting for interment to:
Woodlawn Cemetery
450 Penn Ave, Aliquippa, PA 15001
https://goo.gl/maps/fS4s2axGbjthjNFu5
Upon arrival, Flag Line set
Members can attend all of a mission or any part of the mission. PGR sets no time for a member to 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 and bring your 3 X 5 handheld American flags.
RCIC: Randy Ruff
randyaruff@gmail.com
(412) 613-2109
Richard Abrams Sr USA / 4 January 2020 / Wilkinsburg (Pittsburgh), PA
January 4, 2020 –
Richard Abrams Sr
U.S. Army
4 January 2020
Wilkinsburg (Pittsburgh), PA
The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited by the family of Richard Abrams Sr., U.S. Army to stand in silent honor for his service then escort to the cemetery for the interment.
On the 22nd of April of 1974, Richard was awarded for his Service, the Certificate of Appreciation from the Headquarters of the 1st Infantry Division and Fort Riley.
Richard served our country with honor, it is our turn to honor him.
Saturday, 4 January 2020
Staging: 9:00 AM
White Memorial Chapel
800 Center St, Wilkinsburg (Pittsbugh), PA 15221
https://maps.app.goo.gl/Zv2rHkesGJhrUbyw6
Briefing: 9:15 AM
Flag Line: 9:30 AM
Service at 10:00 AM
Following the service, escorting for interment to:
Allegheny Cemetery
4734 Butler St, Pittsburgh, PA 15201
https://maps.app.goo.gl/SHfjJ8PnVqK9YHBXA
Upon arrival, Flag Line set
Members can attend all of a mission or any part of the mission. PGR sets no time for a member to 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 and bring your 3 X 5 handheld American flags.
RCIC: Mike Regalski
mregalski@zoominternet.net
(724) 272-2077
Monthly Moment Of Remembrance / 8 January 2020 / Cecil Township, PA
January 8, 2020 –
Monthly Moment Of Remembrance
National Cemetery of the Alleghenies
8 January 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 its our turn to stand for them.
Note that this is a recurring mission held on the first Wednesday of every month but due to the day that New Year's Day falls on, the monthly interment for January 2020 will be held on the Wednesday, 8 January 2020.
Wednesday, 8 January 2020
Staging/Briefing: 8:30-8:45 AM
At the cemetery Welcome Center.
***Please stay at the Welcome Center till after the Mission Briefing, once the Briefing is over, we will all go as a group for the interment.***
Flag Line: 9:00 AM
National Cemetery of the Alleghenies
1158 Morgan Rd, Cecil Township,PA 15017
https://goo.gl/maps/PJYsN
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 & alert of your surroundings. Also before heading out, please watch the weather, dress accordingly and bring your 3 X 5 handheld American flags.
NCOTA Wreaths Across America Memorial Ceremony / 14 December 2019 / Cecil Township, PA
January 14, 2020 –
The National Cemetery of the Alleghenies
Wreaths Across America Memorial Ceremony
14 December 2019
Cecil Township, PA
The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited to stand in silent honor at the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies for Wreaths Across America Memorial Ceremony.
Each December on National Wreaths Across America Day, a day to remember, honor and teach is carried out by coordinating wreath-laying ceremonies at Arlington National Cemetery, as well as over 1,200 additional locations in all 50 U.S. states, at sea, and abroad which includes the National Cemetery Of The Alleghenies.
After the ceremony, PGR encourages every volunteer who places a wreath on a veterans grave to take a moment to say Thank you to our heroes and say their name when laying their wreath to keep the memory of our veterans alive and not forgotten.
This is an open invite, all are welcome.
Saturday, 14 December 2019
Staging/Briefing: 10:30 AM
At Memorial Walkway POW Circle located in the cemetery.
***Please stay at Memorial Walkway POW Circle till after the Mission Briefing, once the Briefing is over, we will all go as a group for the Memorial Ceremony.***
National Cemetery of the Alleghenies
1158 Morgan Rd, Cecil Township,PA 15017
https://goo.gl/maps/PJYsN
Flag Line: 11:45 AM
Memorial Ceremony starts 12:0O PM.
Remember that the National Cemetery is a Federal Reservation and NO WEAPONS are permitted.
Members can attend all of a mission or any part of the mission. PGR sets no time for a member to 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 and bring your 3X5 handheld American Flags.
Short Notice: Stanislaus "Stanley" Banak USA & USN / 17 January 2020 / Erie, PA
January 17, 2020 –
Stanislaus "Stanley" Banak
U.S. Army & U.S. Navy Veteran
World War II Veteran
17 January 2020
Erie, PA
The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited by the family of Stanislaus "Stanley" Banak, U.S. Army and U.S. Navy Veteran,to stand in silent honor for his service then escort to the cemetery for the interment.
Stanley left high school to join the U.S. Navy, enlisted November of 1945 during World War II. Shortly after WWII ended, Stanley received an honorable discharge August of 1946. Intending to return to high school, Stanley was then drafted into the U.S. Army, serving from November of 1950 in Germany and was honorably discharged November of 1952.
Stanley received the Army of Occupational Medal and the Victory Medal.
Stanley served our country with honor, it is our turn to honor him.
Friday, 17 January 2020
Staging: 11:00 AM
St. Stanislaus Church
516 E. 13th St., Erie, PA 16503
https://goo.gl/maps/FvswJ4UhGEnTg9F58
Briefing: 11:15 AM
Flag Line: 11:30 AM
Family arriving
Visitation from 12-1:00 PM
Service at 1:00 PM
Following the service, escorting for interment to:
Calvary Cemetery & Mausoleum
3325 West Lake Road, Erie, PA 16505
https://goo.gl/maps/J4Qkt4ozZseR58XK6
Upon arrival, Flag Line set
Members can attend all of a mission or any part of the mission. PGR sets no time for a member to 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 and bring your 3 X 5 handheld American flags.
Pony Express: Marcia D. Vecchio USN, PGR & ALR / 20 or 21 January 2020 / Fredonia, NY
January 20, 2020 – January 21, 2020
UPDATE: Mission is still to be determined due to the weather delay in Missouri. The Mission will either be Monday the 20th or Tuesday the 21st of January 2020 with same Staging, Times and Locations as shown below. Waiting on confirmation, once received will update.
Pony Express
Marcia D. Vecchio
U.S. Navy Veteran
PGRPA & PGRNM
American Legion
20 or 21 January 2020
Fredonia, NY
The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited by the family of Marcia D. Vecchio, U.S. Navy veteran to stand in silent honor then escort her to New York, a PGR Pony Express, from Truth or Consequences, New Mexico to Fredonia, New York where her family will scatter her ashes in a private ceremony.
Marcia joined the U.S. Navy in March 1973 as a Seaman Recruit and was honorably discharged November of 1975.
After time served, Marcia became a PGR member in Pennsylvania and also lived part of the year in Las Cruces, New Mexico where she also joined the PGR in June 2008 and was an active member up until her passing.
Marcia was also a member of American Legion Post #494 in Girard,PA where she supported the Legion Honor Guard, traveling around the country, teaching Honor Guard procedures to other American Legion members.
Marcia served our country with honor, it is now our turn to honor her.
Monday, 20 or Tuesday, 21 January 2020
Requesting Cages (Vehicles) Only! All participating in the Pony Express to be fueled up and ready to ride. This is a three hour Escort, Touch and Go.
Staging: 8:15 AM
Pennsylvania Welcome Center
I-70 East Claysville, PA 15323
https://goo.gl/maps/ksnPsbhCNmWtyL5Z6
Briefing: 8:45 AM
KSU: 9:15 AM
Alternate Staging Part II: 10:18 AM
Rest Area I-79 North Bound
Volant, PA 16156
https://goo.gl/maps/zjTSU4HYPDJsocPQ8
15 Minute Stop then KSU
Alternate Staging Part III: 11:30 AM
MM 164 Rest Area
Edinboro, PA 16412
https://goo.gl/maps/x9mCNvAMBsGGb3Pi9
Briefing: 5 Minute Stop
KSU: 11:40 AM
For additional details, stops and route for the entire Escort starting in New Mexico, please refer to the National Link created by New Mexico. Keep in mind, times are subject to change and there may be updates so, please check the Mission post periodically.
Members can attend all of a mission or any part of the mission. PGR sets no time for a member to 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 and dress accordingly.
RCIC: Lewis Winnecour
lwinne1@comcast.net
(412) 889-5629
Pony Express: Marcia D. Vecchio USN, PGR & ALR / 20 or 21 January 2020 / Fredonia, NY
January 20, 2020 – January 21, 2020
UPDATE: Mission is still to be determined due to the weather delay in Missouri. The Mission will either be Monday the 20th or Tuesday the 21st of January 2020 with same Staging, Times and Locations as shown below. Waiting on confirmation, once received will update.
Pony Express
Marcia D. Vecchio
U.S. Navy Veteran
PGRPA & PGRNM
American Legion
20 or 21 January 2020
Fredonia, NY
The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited by the family of Marcia D. Vecchio, U.S. Navy veteran to stand in silent honor then escort her to New York, a PGR Pony Express, from Truth or Consequences, New Mexico to Fredonia, New York where her family will scatter her ashes in a private ceremony.
Marcia joined the U.S. Navy in March 1973 as a Seaman Recruit and was honorably discharged November of 1975.
After time served, Marcia became a PGR member in Pennsylvania and also lived part of the year in Las Cruces, New Mexico where she also joined the PGR in June 2008 and was an active member up until her passing.
Marcia was also a member of American Legion Post #494 in Girard,PA where she supported the Legion Honor Guard, traveling around the country, teaching Honor Guard procedures to other American Legion members.
Marcia served our country with honor, it is now our turn to honor her.
Monday, 20 or Tuesday, 21 January 2020
Requesting Cages (Vehicles) Only! All participating in the Pony Express to be fueled up and ready to ride. This is a three hour Escort, Touch and Go.
Staging: 8:15 AM
Pennsylvania Welcome Center
I-70 East Claysville, PA 15323
https://goo.gl/maps/ksnPsbhCNmWtyL5Z6
Briefing: 8:45 AM
KSU: 9:15 AM
Alternate Staging Part II: 10:18 AM
Rest Area I-79 North Bound
Volant, PA 16156
https://goo.gl/maps/zjTSU4HYPDJsocPQ8
15 Minute Stop then KSU
Alternate Staging Part III: 11:30 AM
MM 164 Rest Area
Edinboro, PA 16412
https://goo.gl/maps/x9mCNvAMBsGGb3Pi9
Briefing: 5 Minute Stop
KSU: 11:40 AM
For additional details, stops and route for the entire Escort starting in New Mexico, please refer to the National Link created by New Mexico. Keep in mind, times are subject to change and there may be updates so, please check the Mission post periodically.
Members can attend all of a mission or any part of the mission. PGR sets no time for a member to 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 and dress accordingly.
RCIC: Lewis Winnecour
lwinne1@comcast.net
(412) 889-5629
James William "Willie" Beverlin USN / 2 January 2020 / Aliquippa, PA