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PGR: A Tough Week in Texas

My email in-box has been flooded with alerts from the Central Texas Patriot Guard Riders (PGR) this week. Texas has been especially hard hit with recent military deaths in Iraq.

Looking at the PGR Confirmed Rides in Texas (confirmed rides means that the family has invited the PGR to attend the services), there are 8 missions that we are taking part over the next week.

I don’t know how many of these missions I’ll be able to attend, but I’ll try to make as many as I can:

In addition to the 8 confirmed rides, there are also two other Soldiers who were killed in action who are currently on the watch list (waiting on our contact teams to get permission/invitation from the families):

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If you’re not already a member of the PGR (our membership is currently at just over 95K members), but are looking for a way to actively support our troops and their families, please consider joining. You do not need a motorcycle to join. We have plenty of cagers (people in cars) who join us on our missions.

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.

Posted by Robbie Cooper on Thursday, May 31st, 2007 | Trackback |

5 Responses to “PGR: A Tough Week in Texas”

Being over here in the UK, I know nothing of the PGR.

Could you explain more about what you do?

Jonny

Left by Jon on May 31st, 2007 at 2:35 pm

Jon — you can read the PGR mission statement here.

But effectively we provide a motorcycle honor escort for the hearse and the family to and from the funeral and burial services of fallen military men and women.

The group started off as a way to counter a group of people who were protesting at the funerals of dead soldiers. The bikers use their motorcycles and large American flags to shield the families from the sight and sounds of these assholes.

As our mission has grown, it is more about paying our respects to the deceased and their families and communities.

It’s an overt and over-the-top display of patriotism, respect, and honor. And it gives me goosebumps, tears, and a sense of doing “the right thing” every time I participate in a mission.

Left by Robbie on May 31st, 2007 at 3:42 pm

My heart was broken to hear about Kile from his mom…… It has been a rough week for us here in Central Texas. God bless them all.

Left by Terr on May 31st, 2007 at 5:14 pm

Nice one - thanks Robbie.

Jonny

Left by Jon on May 31st, 2007 at 5:30 pm

Robbie-

Thanks for tipping me off to the action list. I plan to take the opportunity to pay my respects to the fallen from my area.

Left by Preston on June 2nd, 2007 at 8:39 am

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