Author: Tom Epperly

I've been a member since 2005, a Sr. Ride Captain for most of that, and the Kentucky Ass't State Captain since 2015. There is no other group or organization that I'd rather be a part of than this. I always try to do the right thing. For me, this is definitely the right thing. If you're not a part of this organization and need more information, please contact me.

HONOR MISSION: WINIFRED H. HENSLEY, US NAVY, FLORENCE, KY, 26 APRIL 2024

About the Mission: Winifred H. Hensley, 91, proudly served his country in the United States Navy from February 27, 1951 – February 23, 1955.  He was awarded the National Defense Medal, Korean Service Ribbon, United Nations Service Medal Navy Occupation Service Ribbon and the Good Conduct Medal.  He was a talented gospel pianist and avid […]

HONOR MISSION: ERNEST L. BRAMER, US ARMY/NATIONAL GUARD, SHEPHERDSVILLE, KY, 28 APRIL 2024

About the Mission: Mr. Ernest L. Bramer served his country with patriotism and courage.  It will be our honor to stand for him.   Primary Staging Details:April 28, 2024 — 12:00 pm Schoppenhorst, Underwood, and Brooks Funeral Home4895 N. Preston HwyShepherdsville, Kentucky 40165 Ride Captain: Tom Baker(502) 271-8955   Instructions: Please join us to honor […]

HOTH MISSION: ZACHARY SALMON SOLDIER RUN, CITY OF UNION ADOPT-A-UNIT 5K RUN, UNION KY, 28 APRIL 2024

About the Mission: SPC Zachary Salmon was killed by a sniper in Afghanistan in 2011.  The city of Union, KY adopted his Unit from Fort Campbell to help the Unit offset costs and raise money for future deployments.  We will be honoring the 100 soldiers that will be attending this event.  This is the last […]

HONOR MISSION: MARTIN F. LEARY, US ARMY, RADCLIFF, KY, 26 APRIL 2024

About the Mission: Martin Frederick Leary, SFC, US Army, served our country in Vietnam, and was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Humanitarian Service Medal, National Defense Medal, and the Good Conduct Medal.  After his retirement, he volunteered for the Saint Vincent DePaul Society […]

HONOR MISSION: OSCAR A. ALLEY, US NAVY, ASHLAND, KY, 27 APRIL 2024

About the Mission: Mr. Oscar A. Alley stood for our country as a member of the US Navy.  After graduating Huntington High School (Huntington, WV) in 1958, Oscar immediately enlisted in the US Navy and proudly served in Washington, DC until 1962.  He then began a career of nearly 40 years with Armco Steel in […]

EVENT: KENTUCKY GATHERING OF THE GUARD, ALL PGR MEMBERS, PRESTONSBURG, KY, 7-9 JUNE 2024

KENTUCKY PATRIOT GUARD RIDERS GATHERING OF THE GUARD 2024   The Kentucky Gathering of the Guard 2024 will be held at Jenny Wiley State Park, in Prestonsburg, Kentucky.  There will be a social on Friday night, for anyone that wants to come early.  The main Gathering of the Guard meeting will be held in the […]