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 or if 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 their friends from interruptions created by any protestor or group of protestors. We accomplish the latter through strictly legal and non-violent means.
To those of you who are currently serving and fighting for the freedoms of others, at home and abroad, please know that we are backing you. We honor and support you with every mission we carry out, and we are praying for a safe return home for all.
(Copied from PGR website)
If you don't stand behind our SOLDIERS then PLEASE STAND IN FRONT OF THEM!
I remember when I was small child and would be watching cartoons or stuff like that and when the television program would cut over to commercials. Once in a while Time Life Books would show a TV commercial trying to sell its books about the Vietnam War. It was showing how the U.S.A. was ignoring our veterans coming home from Vietnam or people spitting on them and calling them 'baby killers'. Now keep in mind that I was just a child then and couldn't believe how people treated soldiers coming home like that. Anybody who knows me would testify that my memory sucks. This TV commercial has stuck with me nearly 30 years. When I heard of the Patriot Guard Riders I went to their website and checked it out. I thought about it for a couple of days then I made the decision to join the PGR keeping in mind of how those soldiers were treated coming home from Vietnam. I made a pledge to myself that I would do my part to prevent that treatment from happening to soldiers again, NOT ON MY WATCH. To all of you Vietnam veterans out there, WELCOME HOME!!!!!!