Patriot Guard

I thought you all might like to see these photos. I am very proud of my nephew and my brothers. The funeral of Spc Mike Hermanson was on Friday. He was killed in action in Iraq almost 2 weeks ago. He was my nephew, Erik's roommate for the last 10 months. My brother Randy is the SW ND Ride captain for the patriot guard riders. The patriot guard riders are mostly bikers who are vets or just patriotic, formed to shield family members and loved ones from protester's at military funerals. The law that was just passed only keeps protester's away from military cemeteries. It does not help keep them away from churches and public cemeteries. Anyway, this Baptist church in Kansas has been traveling the country protesting military funerals. These people are WHACKO! I have photos of them protesting the funeral in Fargo so you can see for yourselves just how insane they are.

Anyway, my nephew spoke at the service in Iraq and a letter from him was read at the funeral in Fargo. My brothers, Randy (with Cathy) and Ron lead the PGR and the hurse from the church to the cemetery. It looks like an amazing, breathtaking, heartwrenching experience.

Congratulations Patriot Guard Riders on a job well done. You have shown another fallen hero honor and respect, and provided safe haven for his loved ones to lay him to rest. The monsters below were hardly seen because the PGR stood proud, turned their backs, held up flags, and revved their engines. Two of my brothers led the way, PGR SW ND Ride Captain Randy Lindborg (with wife Cathy), and PGR member Ron Lindborg: (above) Randy & Ron, both proud veterans, bikers, and patriot guard riders. (Below) Erik couldn't be there in person, but his words were spoken: The PGR does not acknowledge that the WBC exists, as Randy stated in the interview with the Forum. Rest in peace Spc. Hermanson. If you would like to join the PGR go to www.patriotguard.org