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PGRSTX MISSIONS

Patriot Guard

CURRENT MISSIONS OR EVENTS

 

Saturday December 28, 2024

Funeral Service and Flag Line

Kevin Keith Tyler, US Army Veteran

Corpus Christi, Texas

Greetings Brothers and Sisters of the PGRSTX,
PGRSTX has been invited to participate in paying final respects to Mr. Kevin Keith Tyler, US Army Veteran. Mr Tyler was a US Army Veteran who retired as a 1st Sergeant.
  • Date: Saturday December 28, 2024
  • Location: Sawyer-George Funeral Home 12497 Leopard St Corpus Christi, Texas Map link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/MkHwF8qjrKeLsfEf7
  • Stage:  9:00 AM Brief 9:30 AM Flag Line 9:45 AM. Service 10:00 AM
  • Ride Captain: TBD
  • Support: TBD.
  • Plaque: Plaque has been ordered
  • Obituary: Sawyer-George Funeral Home - Obituary
Thank you for your help and consideration. I hope to see you there
____________________________________
Samuel F Ramirez
Lead Ride Captain and Webmaster
361.742.9879
sframirez.rc@pgrstx.com

Monday December 16, 2024

Funeral Service and Flag Line

Armando Romo Plata, US Air Force, Vietnam War Veteran

Corpus Christi, Texas

Greetings Brothers and Sisters of the PGRSTX,
PGRSTX has been invited to participate in paying final respects to Mr. Armando Romo Plata, US Air Force, Vietnam War Veteran.
  • Date: Monday december 16, 2024
  • Location: 
  • Coastal Bend State Veterans Cemetery 9974 I-37, Corpus Christi, TX 78410 Map link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/94TMiMaPwjb7vqRG7
  • Stage:  12:00 PM Brief 12:30 PM Flag Line 12:45 PM or when procession arrives. Service 1:00 PM
  • Ride Captain: TBD
  • Support: TBD.
  • Plaque: Plaque has been ordered
  • Obituary: Corpus Christi Funeral Home - Obituary (pending)
Thank you for your help and consideration. I hope to see you there
____________________________________
Samuel F Ramirez
Lead Ride Captain and Webmaster
361.742.9879
sframirez.rc@pgrstx.com

SATURDAY DECEMBER 14, 2024

WREATHS FOR FALLEN HEROES CEREMONY

CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS

Event 1 of 2
Greetings Brothers and Sisters of the Patriot Guard Riders of South Texas - PGRSTX. 

PGRSTX has been invited to participate in THE WREATHS for Heroes ceremony to be held at the Coastal Bend State Veterans Cemetery
  • Date: Saturday December 14, 2024 
  • Location: Coastal Bend State Veterans Cemetery 9974 I-37, Corpus Christi, TX 78410 Map link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/94TMiMaPwjb7vqRG7
  • Stage:  9:30 AM Brief 9:45 AM Flag Line 10:00 AM or when escort arrives. Escort is scheduled to arrive by 10:05 Service 11:00 AM
  • Ride Captain: David Wittliff
  • Support: David Wittliff. PGRSTX is welcome to participate in the escort of the wreaths. Escort is to be done by Combat Vets Association.
    • If you are interested in participating on the escort and/or this event:
      • stage is at 9:15 AM 102 McCampbel (HEB Warehouse) Corpus Christi, TX 78408 Map link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/f7FvNY85NJCzzbzo7 Combat Vets Association is Leading Escort. Other group may be present and participating. LE will be present
      • Parking: If you are riding cage or bike, identify yourself as PGRSTX at the gate and proceed to park at the committal  center. PGRSTX, Combat Vets, and the band, will park at this location.
      • All PGRSTX volunteers must come in through the front or main entrance to the cemetery, nobody will be allowed through the back gate unless you have a vip pass. Parking is very limited inside. Please be early.
Thank you for your help and consideration. I hope to see you there
____________________________________
Samuel F Ramirez
Lead Ride Captain and Webmaster
361.742.9879

SATURDAY DECEMBER 14, 2024

SOUTH TEXAS CHILDREN'S HOME TOY RUN

INGLESIDE & PETTUS, TX

Event 2 of 2
Greetings Brothers and Sisters of the Patriot Guard Riders of South Texas - PGRSTX. 

PGRSTX has once again participate in the this toy run to the children's home. PGRSTX is doing this event in lieu of a Christmas party or event. PGRSTX will donate to the Children's home to help with any needs. Volunteers can participate by bringing with them an unwrapped toy (Recommended gift cards for the older children. Purchases of needs can be targeted better too).
Please keep in mind this is the second event of the day. If you desire to ride, you may want to participate in this event. PGRSTX is joining the VFW post in Ingleside a long with other organizations to do this event. The ride will take place from Ingleside to Pettus, Texas
361.742.9879
Lead Ride Captain and Webmaster

FRIDAY DECEMBER 13, 2024

FUNERAL SERVICE AND FLAG LINE

WAYNE SYKORA, US ARMY VIETNAM WAR VETERAN

CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS

Mission 1 of 2
Greetings Brothers and Sisters of the Patriot Guard Riders of South Texas - PGRSTX. 

PGRSTX has been invited to participate in paying final respects to E-5 Wayne Sykora, US Army Vietnam War Veteran. He was drafted and sent to vietnam for two years. This will be a cremation ceremony
  • Date: Friday December 13, 2024
  • Location:  Coastal Bend State Veterans Cemetery 9974 I-37, Corpus Christi, TX 78410 Map link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/94TMiMaPwjb7vqRG7
  • Stage:  12:00 PM Brief 12:30 PM Flag Line 12:45 PM or when family arrives. Service 1:00 PM
  • Ride Captain: Doug Crumly
  • Support: Doug Crumly - This will be a cremation Ceremony
  • Obituary:  
  • Plaque: Ordered
Thank you for your help and consideration. I hope to see you there
____________________________________
Samuel F Ramirez
Lead Ride Captain and Webmaster
361.742.9879

FRIDAY DECEMBER 13, 2024

Funeral Service, Flag Line and Escort

Juan Jose Villarreal, Sr., US Army Vietnam War Veteran

CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS

Mission 2 of 2
Greetings Brothers and Sisters of the Patriot Guard Riders of South Texas - PGRSTX. 

PGRSTX has been invited to participate in paying final respects Mr. Juan Jose Villarreal, Sr. US Army Vietnam War Veteran.
  • Date: Friday December 13, 2024
  • Location:  Coastal Bend State Veterans Cemetery 9974 I-37, Corpus Christi, TX 78410 Map link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/94TMiMaPwjb7vqRG7
  • Stage:  1:00 PM Brief 1:30 PM Flag Line 1:45 PM or when family arrives. Service 2:00 PM
  • Ride Captain: Samuel F. Ramirez
  • Support: Doug Crumly
  • Five (5) escorts are needed for these mission
    • Carlos Chavez
    • Santos Juarez
    • Miguel Quintanilla
    • Larry Narvaez
    • ESCORT NEEDED. If You can help, please contact Carlos Chavez at 361.215.5658
  • Plaque: Ordered. Carlos Chavez is presenting the plaque
Thank you for your help and consideration. I hope to see you there
____________________________________
Samuel F Ramirez
Lead Ride Captain and Webmaster
361.742.9879

FRIDAY DECEMBER 6, 2024

UNACCOMPANIED FUNERAL SERVICE AND FLAG LINE

RICHARD WARREN LAURIAN, US ARMY VETERAN

CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS

Greetings Brothers and Sisters of the Patriot Guard Riders of South Texas - PGRSTX. 

PGRSTX has been invited to participate in paying final respects to SP5 Richard Warren Laurian, US Army Veteran. SP5 Laurian, proudly served in the U.S. Army as a Personnel Specialist (71H20). He served from April 26, 1965 through April 2, 1968, and received the following award/decoration: National Defense Service Medal
  • Date: Friday December 6, 2024
  • Location:  Coastal Bend State Veterans Cemetery 9974 I-37, Corpus Christi, TX 78410 Map link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/94TMiMaPwjb7vqRG7
  • Stage:  9:00 AM Brief 9:30 AM Flag Line 9:45 AM or when procession arrives. Service 10:00 AM
  • Ride Captain: TBD
  • Support: Albert Martinez
  • Obituary:  
  • Plaque: None Ordered
Thank you for your help and consideration. I hope to see you there
____________________________________
Samuel F Ramirez
Lead Ride Captain and Webmaster
361.742.9879

THURSDAY DECEMBER 5, 2025

FUNERAL SERVICE AND FLAG LINE

DALE CAMERON MIKKELSON, US AIR FORCE VETERAN

CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS

Greetings Brothers and Sisters of the Patriot Guard Riders of South Texas - PGRSTX. 

PGRSTX has been invited to participate in paying final respects to Mr. Dale Cameron Mikkelson, US Air Force Veteran. In April of 1977 Mr. Mikkelson signed his papers for in the United States Air Force. He did his Basic Military Training in the 3723rd squadron. He served in the Air Education Training Command from May through September 77'. Dale traveled throughout his military career including in Misawa, Japan, with the 6920th Electric Security Group from October 77'-April 80', and in Osan, Korea, with the 6903rd Electric Security Squadron from April 80'- April 82'. After his service in Korea, he came back to the states and was stationed in Homestead, Florida as part of the 6947th Electric Security Squadron. He enjoyed the Orient during his service time and decided to go to Clark Air Force Base in the Philippines, from 84'-87' as part of the 6922nd Electric Security Group. After his tour was completed in the Philippines, he came back to the states and was stationed at Kelly Air Force Base, San Antonio, TX, as part of the 6948th Electric Security Squadron, from 87'- 94' where he retired after 17 years.
  • Date: Friday Thursday December 5, 2024
  • Location:  Coastal Bend State Veterans Cemetery 9974 I-37, Corpus Christi, TX 78410 Map link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/94TMiMaPwjb7vqRG7
  • Stage:  9:00 AM Brief 9:30 AM Flag Line 9:45 AM or when procession arrives. Service 10:00 AM
  • Ride Captain: TBD
  • Support: Albert Martinez
    • PGRSTX Volunteers may be asked to serve as pallbearers. The obituary list some family members. Additionally anyone who is veteran of the Air Force may want to present the plaque (Family requested if possible). 
  • Plaque: None Ordered
Thank you for your help and consideration. I hope to see you there
____________________________________
Samuel F Ramirez
Lead Ride Captain and Webmaster
361.742.9879

SATURDAY NOVEMBER 30, 2024

FUNERAL SERVICE AND FLAG LINE

BELINDA ANN BENAVIDEZ

ALICE, TEXAS

Greetings Brothers and Sisters of the PGRSTX,
PGRSTX has been invited to participate in paying final respects to Belinda Ann Benavidez, US Army Veteran
  • Date: Saturday November 30, 2024
  • Location: Rose Lawn Cemetery, 4030 E Hwy 44, Alice, TX 78332 Map link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/aqqkH9QCyYy9feUa7
  • Stage:  4:00 PM Brief: 4:30 Flag line 4:45 PM Service 5:00 PM or when procession arrives
  • Ride Captain: TBD
  • Support: TBD
    • Please start hydrating for all the missions and events. We have started the real hot season so familiar to South Texas.
  • Obituary:  Rosas Funeral Home - Obituary (Not available yet)
  • Plaque: Ordered
Thank you for your help and consideration. I hope to see you there
____________________________________
Samuel F Ramirez
Lead Ride Captain and Webmaster
361.742.9879
sframirez.rc@pgrstx.com

SATURDAY NOVEMBER 23, 2024

FUNERAL SERVICE AND FLAG LINE

KENNETH & MARY WEDERSTRANDT, US AIR FORCE VETERAN

KERRVILLE & ARANSAS PASS, TX

Greetings Brothers and Sisters of the Patriot Guard Riders of South Texas - PGRSTX. 

PGRSTX has been invited to participate in paying final respects to Mr. Kenneth and Mrs, Mary Wederstrandt, us air force veteran, This will be a cremation ceremony. Upon completion of ceremony family will scatter the cremais. This event will take place in Port Aransas. 
  • Date: Saturday November 23, 2024
  • Location:  Veterans Memorial Park, Aransas Pass, TX 78336 Map link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/uAVzu3wMsLySZb8h6
  • Stage:  9:00 AM Brief 9:30 AM Flag Line 9:45 AM or when family arrives. Service 10:00 AM
  • Ride Captain: Albert Martinez
  • Support: Dudle Lee
    • Please start hydrating for all the missions and events. We have started the real hot season so familiar to South Texas.
  • Obituary:  Wright's Funeral Parlor - Obituary (none posted)
  • Plaque: Ordered
Thank you for your help and consideration. I hope to see you there
____________________________________
Samuel F Ramirez
Lead Ride Captain and Webmaster
361.742.9879
sframirez.rc@pgrstx.com

MONDAY NOVEMBER 18, 2024

FUNERAL SERVICE AND FLAG LINE

JESSE GARZA SR. US ARMY VETERAN AND FIRST RESPONDER

SAN DIEGO, TEXAS

Greetings Brothers and Sisters of the Patriot Guard Riders of South Texas - PGRSTX. 

PGRSTX has been invited to participate in paying final respects to Mr. Jesse Garza Sr., US Army Veteran and First Responder.  Mr. Garza Sr.'s received numerous commendations including: the Driver and Mechanic Badge, Army Commendation Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, Armed Forces Reserve Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, and Iraq Campaign Medal. He also dedicated 22 years to the Army National Guard. He also served with distinction as a Deputy for the Duval County Sheriff’s Department.
Thank you for your help and consideration. I hope to see you there
____________________________________
Samuel F Ramirez
Lead Ride Captain and Webmaster
361.742.9879

FRIDAY NOVEMBER 15, 2024

TONY ACEVEDO RECOGNITION CEREMONY

CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS

Greetings Brothers and Sisters of the Patriot Guard Riders of South Texas - PGRSTX. 

PGRSTX has been invited to participate in a Service honoring Tony Acevedo. Tony has been a friend of PGRSTX for a very long time. He is a volunteer with the CBSVC Honor Guard Detachment.

  • Date: Friday November, 15, 2024
  • Location:  Key Porter First Christian Church 3401 Santa Fe St, Corpus Christi, TX 78411 Map link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/SSwgHs92w8GrSfpbA
  • Stage:  2:00 PM Brief 2:30 PM Flag line 2:45 PM Service 3:00 PM Anyone is welcome to stay for the service in honor of Tony Acevedo 
  • Ride Captain: Samuel F Ramirez
  • Support: Albert Martinez
    • Please start hydrating for all the missions and events. We have started the real hot season so familiar to South Texas.
  • Obituary: None
  • Plaque: None
Thank you for your help and consideration. I hope to see you there
____________________________________
Samuel F Ramirez
Lead Ride Captain and Webmaster
361.742.9879

MONDAY NOVEMBER 11, 2024

VETERANS DAY CELEBRATION

CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS

Greetings Brothers and Sisters of the Patriot Guard Riders of South Texas - PGRSTX. 
The Patriot Guard Riders of South Texas - PGRSTX has invited once again to participate in the celebrations of Veterans Day.
  • Date: Monday November 11, 2024
  • Location: Galvan Elementary School 3126 Masterson Dr, Corpus Christi, TX 78415 Map link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/3RApRgij7aNaiyZP7
  • Stage: 7:45 AM Brief 8:00 AM 8:30 Ceremony School Cafeteria.
  • Ride Captain: TBD
  • Support: TB
Thank you for your help and consideration. I hope to see you there
____________________________________
Samuel F Ramirez
Lead Ride Captain and Webmaster
361.742.9879

SATURDAY NOVEMBER 9, 2024

HARLEY'S & HEROES POKER RUN

CORPUS CHRISTI

Greetings Brothers and Sisters of the Patriot Guard Riders of South Texas - PGRSTX. 
The Patriot Guard Riders of South Texas - PGRSTX has invited to participate in the 1st ever Harley's & Heroes Poker Run honoring all who served. The run is being sponsored by The Heil Law Firm, Corpus Christi Harley Davidson , Hooters restaurant.
  1. Registration starts at 10:00 AM
  2. Last Bike out 11:30 AM
  3. Last bike in 3:00 PM
  4. $10 person Cash only. All proceeds go to the Patriot Guard
  5. $1000 Cash prize for best poker hand

Please consider participating on the poker run

Samuel F Ramirez
Lead Ride Captain and Webmaster
361.742.9879

THURSDAY NOVEMBER 7, 2024

4TH ANNUAL COASTAL BEND FIELD OF HONOR

CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS

Greetings Brothers and Sisters of the Patriot Guard Riders of South Texas - PGRSTX. 
Once again PGRSTX has been invited to participate in this event. Below is the information from JJ De La Cerda, Director of Veteran Services & VSO for Nueces county.

"Good Afternoon Ladies and Gentlemen,

                We are gearing up for our 4th Annual Coastal Bend Field of Honor Event. Join us in recognizing the bravery and dedication of our service members during the Coastal Bend Field of Honor event. This year’s ceremony is scheduled for November 7, 2024 at 4pm. The flags will fly in the field until November 30, 2024. The Coastal Bend area is home to many U.S. veterans, their families, and their surviving loved ones. It is our obligation to show them how much we appreciate them. The words, “Thank you for your service,” can go a long way in letting our servicemen and women know that they are appreciated. 

During this event, we will fly 1,000 (3x5 American flags) in the shape of a huge four acre cross at the Richard M. Borchard Regional Fairgrounds in honor of our Coastal Bend area Veterans. All proceeds from the event will help support our veterans. Purchase a flag in honor of the service members in your life and join us on November 7th to pay tribute to our Veterans. At the conclusion of the event, you are able to keep the flag you sponsored as a memento!

The Coastal Bend Field of Honor is a part of the Nueces County/Military VIP initiative to help veterans in need. Proceeds from the event help supply food, housing, and other necessities to veterans in the Coastal Bend area. We want our veterans to know how much we truly appreciate their service. Our mission is to honor, support, encourage, and embolden our veterans. Join us in lifting up those who have sacrificed to protect our way of life.

Purchase a Flag!

If there is a veteran in your life and you would like to honor them, purchase a flag to represent their service during our Coastal Bend Field of Honor Event. Each flag will represent the service of one U.S. veteran. The flag will include an information tab with the Honoree’s name, the branch of service, rank, and the details of their time in the service.

Become an Event Sponsor!

Businesses and individuals in the Coastal Bend area are encouraged to participate by becoming a Coastal Bend Field of Honor event sponsor. Sponsors will be listed on our website to let our community and our veterans know that they are proud supporters of our veterans and their families.

Previous Coverage

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Pd-j-7sso4

https://youtu.be/PFsZH4cUy14?si=2oZDc204ae-oisQ7

Page Revised November, 8 2024