Patriot Guard Riders - Who are they?

You may have already seen them, they are patriotic citizens, that give of their own time to honor, and support all of America's military veterans. The Patriot Guard Riders, PGR as they are referred to, is not a motorcycle club. In fact, you don't have to ride a motorcycle to be a member. It's free to join and made up of all volunteers.

They have two (2) basic missions;

First, to honor and at the request of their family serve as escorts for our fallen heroes to their final rest. They serve as a shield against those who would disrupt and dishonor those who have fallen in service to our country.

Secondly, the PRG supports Help On The Homefront. (HOTH) This effort is to help active veterans and their families. For example, they help in building, repairing, adapting housing for disabled Vets needs.

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Nonprofits & Activism

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• Patriot Guard Riders
• USFallen.org
• Military Funeral Escorts
• Help on the Homefront
• Motorcycles
• Veterans
• Snowball Express
• Texas PGR
• jcastillo57

[mischele68]

Nice job on this video...proud to be a member from the KCMO area!

[jcastillo57]

@mischele68 I followed the PGR for about a year and that gave me a lot of material. I just wanted to say thank you for what you guys do.

[Greed520]

Love the way this video was put together...great job....Southeast Wyoming PGR Ride Captain

[jcastillo57]

@Greed520 Thank you it was my way of saying thank you to all riders for taking time to do the right thing.

[wgrudows]

This group alone is a good reason to learn to ride.

[head2fiststyle12345]

niice, be sweet if they thrown in some motorcycle cops with flags too...

[RichOwen61]

Excellent. Please check out my new music video, "Not Today", a PGR tribute. Search for "rich owen not today" to find it here.

[34ffdave]

I got to see them today...Sadly had to have a funeral for a soldier from my church....These Riders did a wonderful job, and they are very polite!! Thank you to the men and women that were there today!!

[enigma0722]

And just think, it all started with a handful of American Legion Riders from Post 136 in Mulvane, KS. who wanted to protect the families of our Fallen Heros from those that would protest at their funerals. The ALR 136 also wanted to include all Patriots, not just Veterans and not just motorcycle riders. So, the PATRIOT GUARD was formed and has spread like wild fire, picked up, copied and renamed. Keep up the good work and never forget the Mission is #1, not the profit in sales items.--

[krysteria2]

Thanks, Guys!!

[joetheogre68]

Thank You !

[1tracyhi]

I appreciate what you do for our military and first responders. I would like to ride and participate if possible. My husband and I just had PGR patches put on today.

[eatatrileys]

I love being a Patriot Guard Rider. I stand tall for all who serve for us.

[mrtequilashooter]

Makes me proud to be a Patriot Guard Rider, A MARINE, and AMERICAN!!!!!!!!