Over the years, most missions I have attended were conducted through the auspices of the Patriot Guard Riders in Illinois – first the PGR and then the ILPGR. I am, however, a participating member of several other organizations with the same fundamental mission: the celebration of America’s warriors on the occasion of their deployment, their return and sometimes their funeral.

None has meetings or dues. They simply rendezvous when and where their membership might honor those among us who bleed red, white and blue. They are all volunteer-run and motorcycle-themed, but none is a “motorcycle club” that demands exclusive membership. The members simply wish to show respect and ensure dignity for America’s genuine heroes and their flag.

WWR: the Warriors Watch Riders

Matt Charlier and many wonderful people. Mostly “send-offs” and “welcome-homes” but I have done two KIA missions with them.

http://forums.lutzkicksass.com/cgi-bin/forum/Blah.pl?b-c2/

KSPG: the Kansas Patriot Guard

Terry and Carol Houck are among the founders of the PGR so I value the patch they gave me (shown above) during a mission in Kansas where they often confront the Westboro Baptist Church.

http://patriotguardks.org/

PGR-plaintiff: the Patriot Guard Riders

Jeff and Bonnie Brown are among the founders of the PGR. They run the oldest store.

http://www.twistersstore.com/

PGR-defendant: the Patriot Guard Riders*

(several folks) Member since March, 2006. They run the national website.

http://patriotguard.org/

MIPGR: the Michigan Patriot Guard Riders*

Sam Cottle. Every Michigan mission runs smooth as silk.

http://michiganpatriotguard.org/

WIPGR: the Wisconsin Patriot Guard Riders*

John Curran. I live very near the border.

http://patriotguard-wi.org/

INPGR: the Indiana Patriot Guard Riders*

Ron Coleman and Angel Badillo. The next-closest border.

http://rcfpro.com/inpg.htm

ILPGR (plaintiff): the Illinois Patriot Guard Riders*

Gary Schrock. Founded 2009.

http://ilpgrinc.webs.com/

ILPG (defendant): the Illinois Patriot Guard

(several folks) Founded 2011.

http://ilpatriotguard.org/

ILOG (defendant): the Illinois Old Guard

Fred Vukadinovic. Founded 2012.

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Illinois-Old-Guard/178189878957973?ref=notif&notif_t=fbpage_fan_invite&sk=wall

FFFH: Families For Forgotten Heroes

Eric Kuhn. The unique mission testifies to Eric’s passion.

http://familiesforforgottenheroes.org/

*affiliated organizations

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