California Bay Area Patriot Guard Riders
About the PGR: Founded in 2005 to shied families of fallen heroes from those who would disrupt their loved ones’ services, the Patriot Guard Riders now has thousands of members across all 50 states. We are an all volunteer organization, and our mission has expanded to honor both military veterans and first responders. Our Help On The Homefront (HOTH) program also provides vital assistance to veterans and their families. As we grow, so does our dedication to respecting those who serve.
Our Mission: The Patriot Guard Riders is a volunteer non-profit organization dedicated to ensuring dignify and respect at memorial services honoring Fallen Military Heros, First Responders, and honorably discharged Veterans.
Our Vision: The Patriot Guard Riders is a diverse amalgamation of riders from across the nation. We have one thing in common besides motorcycles: an unwavering respect for those who risk their lives for America’s freedom and security, including Fallen Military Heros, First Responders, and honorable discharged Veterans, If you share this respect, please join us. We don’t care what you ride, if you at all, what your political views are, or whether you’re a hawk or a dove. It is not a requirement that you be a veteran. It doesn’t matter where you’re from or what your income is; you don’t even have to ride. The only prerequisite is Respect. Our main mission is to attend the funeral services of fallen American heroes as invited guests of the family.
Membership: We often receive questions like, “How do I join, and what is required?” Becoming a member of the PGR is simple. Just log on to patriotguard.org and create an account. There are no dues or fess to join, and anyone can join us-there’s no requirement to be a veteran or own a motorcycle. The only requirement is respect for our military, veterance, and first responders, as well as a commitment to honoring them and their families.
To join the California Bay Area Region email list, contact in below.
Contact
Henk Zantman
Assistant State Captain
CA Bay Area Region
(925) 725-6607
[email protected]
Mission Requests
For more information or to request a
mission, go to patriotguard.org
Veterans Crisis Line
Are you a Veteran in crisis or concerned about one?
Dial 988 then press 1, or text 838255 PGR is a 501(c)(3)
SoCal Patriot Guard Riders
The Patriot Guard Riders is a diverse group of riders and other citizens from across the United States of America. We have one thing in common, an unwavering respect for those who risk their own lives for America’s freedom and security. We Are Patriotic! We Love America!
If you share this Respect - Join Us!!
We don’t care what your political views are, or whether you’re a hawk or a dove. It is not a requirement that you be a veteran. It doesn't matter what part of the State you’re from or what your income is; you don’t even have to ride a motorcycle. The only prerequisite is Respect.
If you share this Respect - Join Us!!
You don't have to be a bike rider or even a veteran to join our group - You only have to have Respect for those that wear the uniform. We have many non-veterans and nonbikers within our ranks.
If you share this Respect - Join Us!!
To those of you who are currently serving and fighting for the liberty and freedoms of others, here at home and abroad, know that we back you 100%. We honor and support you with every mission and we are praying for everyone’s safe return home. We accomplish all that we do through strictly legal and non-violent means.
The Patriot Guard originated in Mulvane, Kansas in August 2005, at American Legion Riders Post 136. The Patriot Guard Riders stands guard for Fallen Soldiers of current wars who were Killed In Action or are Casualties of War. We are invited guests of the families. We shield them from protesters, showing our deepest respect and honoring the soldiers, their families and their communities.You do not need to ride a motorcycle or be a Veteran to be a part of Patriot Guard Riders. The ONLY requirement is a desire to show respect for our Fallen Soldiers and their Families.
If you share this Respect - Join Us!!
TAPS is the national nonprofit organization providing compassionate care and comprehensive resources to all those grieving a death in the military and veteran community. It is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization celebrating 30 years in 2024.
TAPS was founded by military-loss survivor Bonnie Carroll, in 1994.
TAPS which, in the last 30 years, has become synonymous with 24/7, lifelong support for all grieving a military or veteran death— provides resources during each step of a survivor’s walk through grief with a combination of peer-based support, the 24/7 National Military Survivor Helpline, inperson events, community-based care, casework assistance, and grief and trauma resources.
TAPS Mission
The TAPS Mission is to offer comfort and support for surviving families of military loss regardless of the location or manner of their death. The TAPS mission has touched more than 100,000 survivors, casualty assistance officers, chaplains, and bereavement supporters since its founding. TAPS is free for surviving families and loved ones. For more information, please visit TAPS.org or call 800-959-TAPS (8277).
