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Anyone ever here about this? Opinions?

now i have never really supported this war. But one thing you will never hear me do is condem the men and woman who are there. They have a job to do and they are doing what was asked of them and what they swore to do.

To show a complete lack of respect for someone at their time of death is un F***ing forgiveable in my mind. I dont care if its someone who i absolutely despise and loath its not the time.

If i have a freind come home in a box because he did his job and lost his life and someone like these folks showed up i can see my term in prison being somewhat lengthy.

Some people just dont know that there is a time and place for such activities and acting in such a manner when its a family and friends last time to say goodbye is unthinkable. For these people it is the last moments they will share with their loved ones and these crap bags want to scar it with their religious and political crap.

i hope a bus loses control and plows into the crowd of protestors........

bikers are good people. this isn't a surprise to me.

I read the first few paragraphs and couldn't continue. God Bless the Patriot Guard Riders!

I'm a card carrying member and have been to two Funerals so far for our Fallen Veterans and their Family's... and yes both times this church group members have been there to protest they only last about 10 minutes tops and then leave... the people/bikers and Veterans who show up in force block out these protesters and build a human wall between the protesters and the funeral percessions (sp)

You do not have to have a motorcycle to be a member and it's free... just leave bad attitudes at home.. the last thing needed is a confrontation and this is what these protesters are looking for so they can sue your sox off!

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http://patriotguard.org/ 

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Dear Patriot Guard Riders of Illinois,

As you already know, we are experiencing difficulties with the web site. These technical difficulties are due to the number of hits that we are taking as a result of the release of a news article on various networks. Yesterday the article hit the Washington Post and front page of the Army Times; today it is on the front page of the Fox.com and CNN.com. Needless to say, these articles have put quite a strain on the website as new members are eager to join our organization.

Our web team has been working to resolve the issues and anticipate that the site should be up by around midnight CST.

Please pass this information onto everyone that you know and make sure that everyone knows that things should be back to normal tomorrow.

If there is anything urgent that you need off the site right now, contact me and I will see if I can get it for you. We have a back door entrance to all of our information, however, only a few people at a time can get on the site, so we're not passing that information out.

Chris Brocksmith

Illinois Ride Captain

Patriot Guard Riders

[email protected]

Defend Those That Defended Us

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PGR WEBSITE RESTORED!!!

The Patriot Guard Website has been restored. Thanks Waldo for a great job.

Chris Brocksmith

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Defend Those That Defended Us

God Bless Them . . .

I went on their website yesterday, but it had crashed from all the heavy traffic !!!

Awesome.

Our local paper, The Augusta Chronicle, had the AP article and photograph.

I have said it before… the Taliban wears many coats… The so-called rev. Phelps appears to like that style.

I read this last night...And I thank them for what they are doing..If the good lord sees it necessary for me to give my life in combat, I would be honored for these ladies and gentlemen to make an appearance at my burial..As to the protestors disgracing the funeral procession of a fallen brother, I will be short, crude, crass, and to the point, because it requires very little thought or effort to express my feelings towards them... **** them....Protesting is one thing...Doing it at a funeral...**** that....

Andrew

Hog,

I remember when you posted about this org sometime ago. Is there a way to donate/offset costs to those that do this honorable task? if so email me at

aggieunder at aol dot com

Mark

Puffdaddy,

I've only been to a couple events locally and spoken through email with a couple of members off the site (Road Captians) I'm not sure how they go about donations and such.. most everybody foots their own costs in attending these funerals and such... I do however hand out cigars to anyone who wants one at these events...

you may try going to the main board singing up/in and posting a general topic about this. or try reaching someone in charge?

but from what I have Gathered, this group is one of many.. Road Captians from every State are in charge of the events for that State and get things organized and set up... So possibly you could make a local donation to your state sponser?

sorry I couldn't help more.. but really not sure on this topic?

Hog

I don't have a bike and I haven't heard about this type of thing going on in my area (Long Island, NY) but I would be happy to donate some gas money to support some of the fine people who do this. This is one of those things that make you happy and sad at the same time. Sad that there is a need in our world to do this, but happy that there are folks out there who step up and answer the call.

Its just as well for me to not get involved personally. Me being a hot headed dago wop would do more damage then good. I could never restrain myself if I saw this.

God bless you guys for what you do and for not doing the things that you wish you could.

I actually met the VA state captain of this organization last weekend at a herf in NY. Great guy and a great BOTL. I think they are doing a great job!!

i just registered. i can't wait to get the opportunity to ride with them.