Pgr? Cma?
Pgr? Cma?
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Joined: May 2010
Posts: 47
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From: South Padre Island, TX
PGR escorted my good buddy's funeral this past weekend, that is a great organization. Nothing like seeing a group of brothers escorting a fallen military man that they didnt even know. Watching them "guard" the funeral home and lead the precession was such a special sight. They were such an impact that just in mere presence traffic stopped in Dallas TX, now, that is hard to do...
Tourer
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 413
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From: Leesville, SC
I a CMA member. I've been thinking about joining PGR. Both are great organizations. Check out there web sites.
http://cmausa.org/
http://www.patriotguard.org/Default.aspx
http://cmausa.org/
http://www.patriotguard.org/Default.aspx
Cruiser
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 237
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From: Eastern KY
Both are quality. Of course, they're just like any other organization...they're made up of people, and people have good & bad days!
Before you join any organization, find some members and take the time to hang out with them. Make sure you're really about what they're about and you like how they do things. Don't join first and then hope you're a good fit!
Before you join any organization, find some members and take the time to hang out with them. Make sure you're really about what they're about and you like how they do things. Don't join first and then hope you're a good fit!
Banned
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 1,036
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I have been a PGR rider since 2007. I can not tell you how much I get out of the cameraderie and brotherhood this group offers me. Some days it is spitting rain, maybe ice, but we go rain or shine. Can't recommend it enough. You will be a better man or woman for your contribution to our veterans and their families in time of need.
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Joined: Nov 2009
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Both groups are overwhelminglingly populated by very decent people. Ridden with both, many times.
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Tourer
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 277
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I've never done a PGR mission that wasn't rewarding... both for me and the family of the deceased. It's not a riding club, however: we do put in some long days getting to remote places for some missions, but there's a lot of military-style hurry-up-and-wait. This is fine with me. The mission is the most important thing once I put on the armband.
I'm probably not welcome in the CMA seeing as I don't make-believe in sky fairies, but those members I've met unfortunately seem to be mostly concerned with the politics of the organization. One Gold Winger I know even relishes telling stories about run-ins and near-territory-disputes with other patch clubs! I think I'd rather join HOG. At least most of those chapters, in addition to the socializers and politicans, occasionally have riders, I'm told.
I'm probably not welcome in the CMA seeing as I don't make-believe in sky fairies, but those members I've met unfortunately seem to be mostly concerned with the politics of the organization. One Gold Winger I know even relishes telling stories about run-ins and near-territory-disputes with other patch clubs! I think I'd rather join HOG. At least most of those chapters, in addition to the socializers and politicans, occasionally have riders, I'm told.
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Cruiser
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 178
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From: Western Kansas
Scoll down to the This n That section of the forums...there is a PGR discussion group.
Both the PGR and CMA are excellent groups, and there are a lot more out there doing good work representing riders very well.
As others have said, like any group...there are good people and others who woke up on the wrong side of the bed.
Find some local members and ask to ride w/ them. You should be pleasantly surprised.
Both the PGR and CMA are excellent groups, and there are a lot more out there doing good work representing riders very well.
As others have said, like any group...there are good people and others who woke up on the wrong side of the bed.
Find some local members and ask to ride w/ them. You should be pleasantly surprised.
Road Warrior
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 1,597
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From: Inland Empire, So Cal
Patriot Guard Rider here. Though we have done too many KIA escorts and services, there is nothing better you can do with your motorcycle in my opinion. We also attend millitary honors and funerals for veterans without familes.