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, 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 friends from interruptions created by any protestor or group of protestors.

We accomplish the latter through strictly legal and non-violent means.

This blogger had the pleasure of stopping by the gathering and meeting some of the PGR members, including PGR Founder/Executive Director Jeff "Twister" Brown and Co-founder/Deputy Executive Director Jason "Waldo" Wallin.  Brown and Wallin were guests of the Oval Office when President Bush signed into law the bill which gives legal protection to the funerals of slain members of the U.S. military (and to other funerals, also).

As the PGR mission statement says, you don't have to ride a motorcycle in order to join the PGR.

To learn more about the Patriot Guard Riders (and/or to join them), visit their website at www.patriotguard.org


Founder Jeff Brown (Left) and member Nick "Ancient-1" Petty



Co-founder Jason Wallin


Member Larry "Tazman" Klein shows off his bikeA word of "Thanks" to Tazman and Ancient-1 for providing the Dodo with details about the PGR.