Louisiana Patriot Guard Riders

Short Notice Honor Mission
Johnny Lee Hinds, Retired
US Navy
Lafayette, Louisiana - June 1, 2026

About the Mission:

The Patriot Guard riders have been asked to stand and honor our Veteran Mr Johnny Lee Hinds. He served his country in the US Navy.

Primary Staging Details:

June 1, 2026 -- 11:30 AM
Delhomme Funeral Home
1011 Betrand drive
Lafayette, Louisiana 70508

Ride Captain:

Robert LeBon
[email protected]
337-356-4579

Instructions:

We will stand a flag line. We will set up flag at funeral home. We will perform the 21 gun salute at grave side.We are in need of shooters please . We will es**rt from funeral home to grave side at Lafayette Memorial park cemetery.

Flags & Water:

Flags will be provided.
If you have large bike flags, please bring them.
Water will not be provided, please bring your own.

Submitted by: Robert Le Bon
Louisiana Assistant State Captain

Note: You do not have to own/ride a motorcycle or be a veteran to join, and membership is Free. The only requirement is RESPECT! To subscribe to receive mission notices, log into the National Site and click on the Members tab at the top.

Honor Mission
Charles Joseph "CJ" Christ, Veteran
US Air Force - Korea
MULTI-CITY, Louisiana - May 29, 2026

About the Mission:

Lt. Christ proudly served in the United States Air Force as a B-29 bomber pilot in Korea. He did extensive research into submarine activity that occurred in the Gulf of Mexico during World War II, as well as being the founder of the Regional Military Museum in Houma, LA.

https://www.chauvinfuneralhome.com/obituaries/charles-christ

Note: There is a 50% chance of scattered thunderstorms in the Houma area on Friday, with a 35% chance of isolated thunderstorms in the Lake Charles area both Friday and Saturday. Cages are recommended.

Primary Staging Details:

May 29, 2026 -- 8:00 AM
Chauvin Funeral Home & Crematory
5899 LA Highway 311
Houma, Louisiana 70360

Ride Captain:

Rocky Bush
[email protected]
985-870-6433

Farrel Boudreaux
[email protected]
985-637-9534

Instructions:

8:00 am - Arrive at Funeral Home
8:30 am - Es**rt to Regional Military Museum
9:00 am - Begin Silent Flag Line
11:00 am - Assist United Veterans League with Memorial Service
11:30 am - Es**rt to Funeral Home and Prepare for Es**rt to Lake Charles, LA (approx. 182 miles).

Flags & Water:

Flags will be provided.
If you have large bike flags, please bring them.
Water will be provided.

Stage 2 Details:

May 30, 2026 -- 8:30 AM
Immaculate Conception Cathedral
1536 Ryan St.
Lake Charles, LA 70601

Ride Captain:

Rocky Bush
[email protected]
985-870-6433

Farrel Boudreaux
[email protected]
985-637-9534

Instructions:

8:30 am - Briefing and Setting of Flags
9:30 am - Begin Silent Flag Line
10:00 am - Begin Funeral Service, Secure Flags
11:00 am - Prepare to Es**rt to Consolata Cemetery, approximately 6 miles
11:30 am - Secure from Mission

Flags & Water:
Flags will be provided.
If you have large bike flags, please bring them.
Water will be provided.

Submitted by: Rocky Bush
Louisiana State Captain

Note: You do not have to own/ride a motorcycle or be a veteran to join, and membership is Free. The only requirement is RESPECT! To subscribe to receive mission notices, log into the National Site and click on the Members tab at the top. Select the Subscribe to PGR Missions option.

Memorial Day Ceremony
US Army, US Marine Corps, US Navy, US Air Force, US Coast Guard, US Merchant Marines, US Space Force
Houma, Louisiana - May 25, 2026

About the Mission:

Remembering all Houma, Louisiana U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Navy, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Coast Guard, and U.S. Merchant Marines residents who gave their all defending the USA.

Primary Staging Details:

May 25, 2026 -- 1:00 PM
Regional Military Museum
1154 Barrow St.
Houma, Louisiana 70360

Ride Captain:

Gary Landry
985-804-7660

Instructions:

1:00 pm - Arrive at the Regional Military Museum and assist as needed
2:00 pm - Memorial Service begins, Pledge of Allegiance will be led by Gary Landry
3:00 pm - Approximate time for Service to end, Secure from Mission

Flags & Water:

Flags will not be provided.
Large Bike Flags will not be needed.
Water will be provided.

Submitted by: Rocky Bush
Louisiana State Captain

Note: You do not have to own/ride a motorcycle or be a veteran to join, and membership is Free. The only requirement is RESPECT! To subscribe to receive mission notices, log into the National Site and click on the Members tab at the top. Select the Subscribe to PGR Missions option.

Honor Mission
Scott Michael Smith
Law Enforcement
Kenner, Louisiana - May 24, 2026

About the Mission:

For more than 30 years, Scott dedicated his life to serving and protecting his community through the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office, where he proudly worked his way to becoming a Juvenile Intensive Probation Detective.

https://neptunesociety.com/obituaries/kenner-la/scott-smith-12888161

Primary Staging Details:

May 24, 2026 -- 1:30 PM
Williams Bvld Baptist Church
3000 Williams Blvd.
Kenner, Louisiana 70065

Ride Captain:

Farrel Boudreaux
[email protected]
985-637-9534

Instructions:

1:30 pm - Stage for mission briefing and set up flags
2:00 pm - Start SILENT flag line
3:00 pm - Start Silent flag line for public
5:00 pm - Service starts, secure mission

Flags & Water:

Flags will be provided.
Large Bike Flags will not be needed.
Water will be provided.

Submitted by: Farrel Boudreaux
Louisiana Ride Captain

Note: You do not have to own/ride a motorcycle or be a veteran to join, and membership is Free. The only requirement is RESPECT! To subscribe to receive mission notices, log into the National Site and click on the Members tab at the top. Select the Subscribe to PGR Missions option.

HOTH Mission
Memorial Day Ceremony
Remembering all Louisiana U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Navy, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Coast Guard, and U.S. Merchant Marines who gave their all defending the USA.
Zachary, Louisiana - May 25, 2026

About the Mission:

The Louisiana Patriot Guard Riders will be working with the Louisiana National Cemetery to honor our military heroes who gave their all protecting our freedoms.

Primary Staging Details:

May 25, 2026 -- 9:30 AM
Louisiana National Veterans Cemetery
303 West Mount Pleasant Road
Zachary, Louisiana 70791

Ride Captain:

Roland "Blade" Sanchez
225-931-4725

Instructions:

9:30 AM: Stage to set flags and assist the National Cemetery as requested.

11:00 AM: Ceremony begins (A PGR member will be emcee (Dortha Cummins), doing the opening prayer (Sam Caruso), PGR members will be presenting wreaths as requested, and a PGR member will be performing TAPS (Rocky Bush). The PGR will assist as requested.

12:00 PM: Approximate time for the ceremony to end. Secure flags and mission.

NOTE: The weather forecast is calling for a high temperature of 82 degrees with a 80% chance of rain at this time.

Flags & Water:

Flags will be provided.
Large Bike Flags will not be needed.
Water will be provided.

Submitted by: Roland Sanchez
Dixie Regional Captain

Note: You do not have to own/ride a motorcycle or be a veteran to join, and membership is Free. The only requirement is RESPECT! To subscribe to receive mission notices, log into the National Site and click on the Members tab at the top. Select the Subscribe to PGR Missions option.

MEMORIAL Mission
Memorial Day Ceremony
All military branches
Lafayette, Louisiana - May 25, 2026

About the Mission:

The Patriot Guard riders will stand and honor all veterans.

Primary Staging Details:

May 25, 2026 -- 8:30 AM
Fountain Memorial funeral home
1010 Pandora Street
Lafayette, Louisiana 70506

Ride Captain:

Robert LeBon
337-356-4579
[email protected]

Instructions:

8:30AM - Stage to stand a flag line. We ask that if you have a loved one or yourself, that you would like to talk about please come up and speak. Thanks

Flags & Water:

Flags will be provided.
Large Bike Flags will not be needed.
Water will not be provided, please bring your own.

Submitted by: Robert Le Bon
Louisiana Assistant State Captain

Note: You do not have to own/ride a motorcycle or be a veteran to join, and membership is Free. The only requirement is RESPECT! To subscribe to receive mission notices, log into the National Site and click on the Members tab at the top. Select the Subscribe to PGR Missions option.

Honor Mission
Billy Wayne Kees, Veteran
US Air Force - Vietnam
Pineville, Louisiana - May 22, 2026

About the Mission:

Mr Kees proudly served his country in the USAF and was deployed to Vietnam. After his military service Mr Kees worked and retired from International Paper co in Pineville, Mr Kees had a passion for classic cars and enjoyed going to car shows, He is survived by 1 son and 1 daughter along with 7 grandchildren

Primary Staging Details:

May 22, 2026 -- 4:45 PM
Hixson Bro Funeral Home
2701 Military Hwy
Pineville, Louisiana 71360

Ride Captain:

Kenny "Kowboy" Case
[email protected]
(318) 730-6858

Instructions:

We will stand a flag line from 5 till 8 for visitation

Flags & Water:

Flags will be provided.
Large Bike Flags will not be needed.
Water will not be provided, please bring your own.

Stage 2 Details:

May 23, 2026 -- 8:45 AM
Friendship Baptist Church
460 Hudson Rd
Po***ck, LA 71467

Ride Captain:

Kenny "Kowboy" Case
[email protected]
(318) 730-6858

Instructions:

We will stand a flag line from 9 till time of service at 10
weather permitting we will stand a flag line after services in the cemetery which is adjacent to the church

Flags & Water:

Flags will be provided.
Large Bike Flags will not be needed.
Water will not be provided, please bring your own.

Submitted by: Kenny Case
National Vice President of Members, Louisiana Ride Captain

Note: You do not have to own/ride a motorcycle or be a veteran to join, and membership is Free. The only requirement is RESPECT! To subscribe to receive mission notices, log into the National Site and click on the Members tab at the top. Select the Subscribe to PGR Missions option.

Honor Mission
Jason Elijah Triplett, Veteran
US Army
Monroe, Louisiana - May 22, 2026

About the Mission:

Jason Elijah Triplett serve our Country with the United States Army with the 5th Infantry Division at Fort Polk La and receive the Rank of Specialist 4 . He was awarded the National Defense Service Medal / Good Conduct Medal (2) Award / Army Service Ribbon / Overseas Service Ribbon !

Primary Staging Details:

May 22, 2026 -- 10:30 AM
Miller Funeral Home
2932 Renwick St.
Monroe, Louisiana 71201

Ride Captain:

James ( Mouse ) Sanders
[email protected]

Instructions:

We will assemble at Miller Funeral Home ( 2932 Renwick St. Monroe LA. 71201 ) Friday 10:30 A.M. where we will sign a Louisiana Patriot Guard Riders Condolences Card and American Flag to be presented to the Family along with Veterans Angel Coin anoint with oil and pray over for a spirt of protection. We then will Saddle-up and Es**rt this Hero and Family to Northeast Veterans Cemetery in Rayville where the United States Army will present Military Honors ! This a Es**rt Mission only !

Flags & Water:

Flags will be provided.
If you have large bike flags, please bring them.
Water will not be provided, please bring your own.

Submitted by: James Sanders
Louisiana Assistant State Captain

Note: You do not have to own/ride a motorcycle or be a veteran to join, and membership is Free. The only requirement is RESPECT! To subscribe to receive mission notices, log into the National Site and click on the Members tab at the top. Select the Subscribe to PGR Missions option.

Memorial Day Event at Southeast Louisiana Veterans
Slidell, Louisiana - May 25, 2026

About the Mission:

Memorial Day Event at Southeast Louisiana Veterans
SELA Cemetery
34888 Grantham College Road Slidell LA
Slidell, Louisiana 70460

Primary Staging Details:

May 25, 2026 -- 10:15 AM
Southeast Louisiana Veterans
34888 Grantham College Road Slidell LA
Slidell, Louisiana 70460

Ride Captain:

Jim Mobberly III
504-577-9182
[email protected]

Instructions:

Meet at the Cemetery at 10:15AM at the admin office. Ride in and help as needed

Flags & Water:

Flags will be provided.
Large Bike Flags will not be needed.
Water will not be provided, please bring your own.

Submitted by: Jim Mobberly III
Louisiana Assistant State Captain

Note: You do not have to own/ride a motorcycle or be a veteran to join, and membership is Free. The only requirement is RESPECT! To subscribe to receive mission notices, log into the National Site and click on the Members tab at the top. Select the Subscribe to PGR Missions option.

HOTH Mission
Memorial Day Garden of Flags and Ceremony

All Louisiana U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Navy, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Coast Guard, and U.S. Merchant Marines who gave their all defending the USA.
Baton Rouge, Louisiana - May 23, 2026

About the Mission:

The Garden of Flags Ceremony recognizes all military members from Louisiana who have paid the ultimate price protecting our freedoms. Over 11,000 flags will arrive with the Ruck March to be planted in honor of Louisiana Veterans who have paid that price.

Primary Staging Details:

May 23, 2026 -- 7:00 AM
Louisiana State Capitol
900 N 3rd Street
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70802

Ride Captain:

Roland "Blade" Sanchez
225-931-4725

Instructions:

7:00 AM: Stage to set our flags and mission briefing. Help Blue Star Moms as needed.

8:30 AM: Approximate time for the Ruck March to arrive with the flags.

9:00 AM: Scheduled time for the ceremony to start. the PGR will be helping the Blue Star Moms with planting flags as the names of the veteran of the Gold Star Families in attendance are read.

10:00 AM: Approximate time for the ceremony to conclude and for volunteers to start planting flags.

12:00 PM: Approximate time for us to pick up our flags and secure the mission after all flags are planted.

NOTE: The weather is calling for a high temperature of 83 degrees with a 70% chance of heavy rain and thunderstorms at this time. Cages are highly recommended.

Flags & Water:

Flags will be provided.
Large Bike Flags will not be needed.
Water will be provided.

Submitted by: Roland Sanchez
Dixie Regional Captain

Note: You do not have to own/ride a motorcycle or be a veteran to join, and membership is Free. The only requirement is RESPECT! To subscribe to receive mission notices, log into the National Site and click on the Members tab at the top. Select the Subscribe to PGR Missions option.