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Patriot Guard

 Patriot Guard Riders Mission Statement

Notice - The PGR store is open since the first of the new year. 

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 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.

Folks, this is not just important…

It’s what we do!

Join Us!

RD - SE Missouri Ride Captain

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Stars & Stripes Museum

 
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To those in military service and to our veterans, The Stars and Stripes represents much more than our American flag.  They recognize it as the newspaper that serves as a medium between soldiers and their families, as well as a reporter of news. 

Over the last 139 years, millions of copies of The Stars and Stripes have been distributed throughout the world.  And, it all began during the Civil War in the town of Bloomfield, located in southeast Missouri.

It was here on November 9, 1861 that ten Illinois Union soldiers, using the vacated press of The Bloomfield Herald, published the first "Stars and Stripes" which they named after the American flag.  One of the original copies of that 1861 paper is now owned by the Stoddard County Historical Society and to be put on loan with the museum.

The Stars and Stripes flourished during each of the five major wars this country has fought.

General John J. Pershing

General John J. Pershing, a fellow Missourian, recognized the value of The Stars and Stripes during World War I, as a great morale builder.

During World War II, General George C. Marshall referred to The Stars and Stripes "as a symbol of the things we are fighting to preserve...free thought and free expression of a free people".

Many famous people have been connected with The Stars and Stripes:  Cartoonist Bill Mauldin; Andy Rooney and Steve Kroft of "Sixty Minutes" were former Striper's as was Harold K. Ross, founder of the New Yorker magazine.  Grantland Rice, Ernie Pyle and other war correspondents have also contributed to the newspaper.

Several former S & S staff members and various war veterans have donated personal letters, unpublished behind-the-scenes reports, back issues of The Stars and Stripes and other interesting war-related items to be displayed or filed as reference material.

All this history will be preserved.   A Stars and Stripes Museum/Library with climate-controlled storage, handicapped accessibility, display and meeting rooms will be invaluable for research.  The facility serves historians, students and writers, as well as the general public.

Motorcycle Safety


  • Get trained and licensed. Research has shown that more than 90 percent of all riders involved in crashes were either self-taught or taught by friends.
  • Ride sober. Alcohol is a factor in almost half of all single-vehicle motorcycle crashes. Prescription and over-the-counter drugs can diminish visual capabilities and affect judgement.
  • Ride responsibly: Wear protective gear, including a helmet, eye protection, jacket, full-fingered gloves, long pants and over-the-ankle boots. Keep the bike well maintained. Maintain proper lane positioning to further increase visibility to motorists, keep a "space cushion" between the bike and other traffic and obey speed limits.
    Source: Motorcycle Safety Foundation
    Motorist safety
  • Be aware of the blind spot. Motorcycles can often fit completely in the driver's "blind spot," the area of vision behind the rear pillar of most cars. Signal before changing lanes and check again before making the maneuver.
  • Wet roads and adverse weather have a greater affect on motorcyclists. Always keep plenty of distance (at least four seconds at higher speeds) if following a motorcycle, more in bad weather.
  • When approaching a motorcycle from the rear or passing another vehicle with a biker in the oncoming lane, it can be difficult to gauge the speed of motorcycles because they take up less of a vision field, which makes depth perception more challenging.
  • Look for road hazards. A significant portion of motorcycle accidents involve swerving suddenly to avoid hazards. If there is a large pothole, a rough train-track crossing or an area with water puddles, anticipate that the rider might take evasive action.
  • Give motorcyclists a full lane for travel and don't pass bikers with a minimal amount of space because the force of the buffeted wind could cause a rider to lose control. Motorcyclists also might choose to ride near one side of a lane to maximize the view of the lane ahead.

    Source:     www.TheCarConnection.com

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    Mansfield Bike Rally Thanks Bikers

    « H E -RD- :: email
    posted Tuesday, 12 August 2008

    Bike Rally building on success

    By LISA MILLER
    News Journal

    MANSFIELD OH -- The Mansfield Bike Rally is off to a good start.

    But organizers plan to build abigger and better event for next year.

    "We were quite pleased with the way everything came out," San Van Cura said. "(If people) didn't have a good time, they don't know how to have a good time.

    "We learned a ton the first year."

    The downtown location was selected so the rally, held in conjunction with motorcycle races at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, would be more centrally located, alleviate congestion on Park Avenue West and bring customers into the heart of town.

    Lee Tasseff of the Mansfield/Richland County Convention and Visitors Bureau said the event accomplished the latter goal.

    "I haven't seen that many people downtown at one event since I've been here." he said.

    Nate Wolleson concurred.

    "After Friday's rain had passed by early, a respectable crowd showed up to take in the entertainment and shows," he said. "The second day proved to be a lot of fun, as many expressed their appreciation for the event with applause, whistles and yells as they watched the stunt, moto-trials and band performances."

    Mansfield Police Sgt. Ken Coontz applauded the efforts of Van Cura and other organizers.

    "I think that things went very well," he said. "I would definitely say it was a success."

    On duty for both days, Coontz said he didn't write a single citation for reckless operation.

    "It was nothing like it was in past years," he said.

    Longtime biker Gary Conlan attended some of the early planning meetings because he thought the rally would give race fans a place to go after events at Mid-Ohio ended.

    "Since this was a first, there were no particular guidelines to go on," he said. "I think they did a terrific job of planning and organizing."

    The Davis Road resident commended local law enforcement, vendors and sponsors.

    "And a thanks to the bikers themselves, who clearly demonstrated that we can be a civilized group," Conlan said. "To area residents, next year come downtown to see a wide variety of interesting motorcycles and enjoy a chance to ask the proud owners about their bikes.


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