Patriot Guard Riders bring an Army veteran home from Florida to Kentucky

Patriot Guard Riders bring an Army veteran home
Patriot Guard Riders are bringing an Army veteran who passed away in Florida back home to his daughter in Eastern Kentucky.
Posted: 6:10 PM Jul 10, 2011
Reporter: Jerrika Insco

Patriot Guard Riders are bringing an Army veteran who passed away in Florida back home to his daughter in Eastern Kentucky.

Their first stop was Williamsburg before their final destination in London.

United States Army Veteran John Waddy Junior passed away nearly three weeks ago.

The Patriot Guard Riders stepped in at the request of his family, who say this is what he wanted.

"That was one of his wishes, to be transported by the Patriot Guard back home to his daughter in London," said Ride Captain Steve Yates.

And this mission was a first for these riders.

"First time for the Patriot Guard Riders to actually escort the ashes or the soldier himself or herself. And it's the first time it's gone across four states," said Kentucky State Patriot Guard Captain Danny Valentine.
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Patriot Guard Riders bring an Army veteran home