The MN board has consulted with a trademark attorney regarding the Patriot Guard name and has previously received permission of the National board, so we are moving ahead with the back patch as described before.
Since this is a different design than the previous patch sets, it may take up to six weeks to actually have these in hand. Once the proof is approved and ordered, everyone will be informed via statewide email.
The MN Board of Directors
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
ABATE Biker Day at the Capitol
Although it is not a requirement to ride a motorcycle in order to be a member of the Patriot Guard, many of us are motorcyclists. For many of us, riding a motorcycle is much more than just a hobby - it is way of life.
Our friends at ABATE (American Bikers for Awareness, Training, and Education) will be holding their 5th Annual Biker Day at the Capitol on Wednesday 27 Feb 2008, from 9:30 am - 2:00 pm. The more motorcyclists they have present, the more of an impact they have on our legislators. ABATE is hoping to have 500 motorcyclist attend this year.
ABATE has several goals this year that involve significant legislative impact on motorcyclist rights issues, safety and training. To participate at Biker Day at the Capitol, you must register by 18 Feb 2008. For more information on ABATE's goals and to register, please go to: http://www.abatemn.org/BikerDay/bikerday.htm
Our friends at ABATE (American Bikers for Awareness, Training, and Education) will be holding their 5th Annual Biker Day at the Capitol on Wednesday 27 Feb 2008, from 9:30 am - 2:00 pm. The more motorcyclists they have present, the more of an impact they have on our legislators. ABATE is hoping to have 500 motorcyclist attend this year.
ABATE has several goals this year that involve significant legislative impact on motorcyclist rights issues, safety and training. To participate at Biker Day at the Capitol, you must register by 18 Feb 2008. For more information on ABATE's goals and to register, please go to: http://www.abatemn.org/BikerDay
Friday, February 1, 2008
Hold The Line
Patriot Guard members,
Below is a letter that I received last night that contains a request to all of you. The emphasis on it is mine. I have the author's permission to share it here:
Ms Mead,
My name is Brad Strange, Retired SFC from the USA. I am glad to see that the Patriot Guard will be conducting Operations for SFC Matthew Kahler's Funeral. I have signed up for the PG in Alabama where I am living.
SFC Matthew Kahler is special to me. I got Matthew as a brand new private in the 82nd ABN DIV. I was his first squad leader and I did my best to mold him in my image. I loved him like my little brother. I am also close to his wife Vicki and it has come down through some of my other soldiers that she is going to want me to present the flag at the funeral. Needless to say this is going to be one of the hardest things I have ever had to do.
All I ask is please hold the line.
Thank you for your service,
Brad Strange
This is my reply. I can say this to Brad, because I know many of you will be there...and I will be there with you too, on Saturday.
Brad,
We are deeply sorry for your loss. We know the bond between brothers like you and Matthew is unshakable. We thank you both, for your service to our country and for guarding our freedoms.
We will hold the line.
Next Wednesday, Matthew will arrive home in Willmar, Minnesota. Patriot Guard members will be there for a quiet and heartfelt final welcome home. When he arrives in Granite Falls a little later - about 40 miles away - there will be others holding the line in silence, with flags held high in his honor.
The Patriot Guard will stand for him again on Friday at the visitation, and on Saturday at his funeral services.
When you present the flag, we will hold the line - for Matthew, for his family...and for all who love him like you do, and call him Brother.
Monica Mead
MN State Captain
Below is a letter that I received last night that contains a request to all of you. The emphasis on it is mine. I have the author's permission to share it here:
Ms Mead,
My name is Brad Strange, Retired SFC from the USA. I am glad to see that the Patriot Guard will be conducting Operations for SFC Matthew Kahler's Funeral. I have signed up for the PG in Alabama where I am living.
SFC Matthew Kahler is special to me. I got Matthew as a brand new private in the 82nd ABN DIV. I was his first squad leader and I did my best to mold him in my image. I loved him like my little brother. I am also close to his wife Vicki and it has come down through some of my other soldiers that she is going to want me to present the flag at the funeral. Needless to say this is going to be one of the hardest things I have ever had to do.
All I ask is please hold the line.
Thank you for your service,
Brad Strange
This is my reply. I can say this to Brad, because I know many of you will be there...and I will be there with you too, on Saturday.
Brad,
We are deeply sorry for your loss. We know the bond between brothers like you and Matthew is unshakable. We thank you both, for your service to our country and for guarding our freedoms.
We will hold the line.
Next Wednesday, Matthew will arrive home in Willmar, Minnesota. Patriot Guard members will be there for a quiet and heartfelt final welcome home. When he arrives in Granite Falls a little later - about 40 miles away - there will be others holding the line in silence, with flags held high in his honor.
The Patriot Guard will stand for him again on Friday at the visitation, and on Saturday at his funeral services.
When you present the flag, we will hold the line - for Matthew, for his family...and for all who love him like you do, and call him Brother.
Monica Mead
MN State Captain
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