Rio Grande Valley Patriot Guard Riders: September 11th Candlelight Vigil

The Patriot Guard Riders Mission Statement

Mission Statement:

The Patriot Guard Riders is a 100% volunteer, federally registered 501(c)3 non-profit organization which ensures dignity and respect at memorial services honoring fallen military heroes, first responders, and honorably discharged veterans.

Vision Statement:

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, including fallen military heroes, first responders, and honorably discharged veterans. 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 protester or group of protesters.

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

To those of you who are currently serving and fighting for the freedom 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.

Welcome To The RGVPGR Website

Attention RGVPGR members and friends:

This blog site has been created to help spread the word about the local PGR and the services we provide and to share information regarding upcoming missions, past missions, and other events. Photos and other event descriptions will be posted here unless otherwise requested. Comments and suggestions are welcome. In keeping with the dignified mission of the PGR, please keep all comments respectful and bear in mind that others besides ourselves will be able to view this site. All comments will be moderated before being posted.

Tuesday, September 6, 2011

September 11th Candlelight Vigil

GREETINGS FELLOW PATRIOT GUARD RIDERS:

FIRST OF ALL, A BIG THANK YOU TO EVERYONE THAT PARTICIPATED IN THE SEAL TEAM 6 MEMORIAL CEREMONY THAT WAS HELD AT LIBERTY PARK! The playing of TAPS brought tears to all of us.

Special Thanks is extended to Mr. Jim Shawn for his efforts in putting this memorial ceremony together. Thanks to the Pharr and San Juan Police Departments for blocking traffic and providing police escort for us to the Park.

On a second note, Mr. Ruben Cantu, from The Disabled American Veterans, Veterans Alliance and Veterans Advisory Board; has requested The RIO GRANDE VALLEY PATRIOT GUARD RIDERS to participate and attend the September 11th.
Anniversary & Candlelight Vigil on Saturday, September 10th., from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at the Rangerville Road Park in Harlingen, Texas. This is a Valley wide event that will take place.

Volunteers are also needed to help setup for the event from 4:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. and during the vigil. Food and drinks will be served.

PGR's traveling from the La Joya/McAllen area to Harlingen,exit at the FM 1479/Rangerville Road ramp. You will make a Right turn on Rangerville Road and you will see park. Reserved parking is setup for PGR bikes.

PGR's traveling from the Brownsville/Los Fresnos area to Harlingen,exit at the FM 1479/Rangerville Road ramp. You will make a Left turn on Rangerville Road and you will see park.

Please confirm via email if you will attend.

Some Ride to Live.
Some Live to Ride.
I Ride to Honor!

RIDE SAFE & BE SAFE!

Regards,

David Trevino (Mr. T)
Lead Ride Captain
RGV/PGR