Indiana Patriot Guard Riders Honored With Designated Day
August 26, 2020 at 11:19 p.m.
By Staff Report-
Riders will gather at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw, at 11 a.m. At noon, Mayor Joseph Thallemer will read the proclamation, followed by a presentation of the Honor and Sacrifice flag by the Indiana Patriot Guard to the family of Detective Sgt. Phillip Hochstetler Jr., who died in the line of duty on June 29, 1994.
“This is a perfect example of the Indiana Patriot Guard, as we wish to honor them, they put others first, namely the Hochstetlers, who along with Det. Hochstetler continue to make sacrifices today,” according to Derek Sadler, McHatton-Sadler vice president.
Organized in 2006, the Riders of Northeast Indiana have done over 1,200 funeral missions, 250 parades and assisted in sending of 60,000 pounds of care packages to troops and assisted wounded warriors and veterans in need. With over 1,500 members in Northeast Indiana, they are active duty, reserve, retired, discharged and disabled vets along with grandparents, fathers, mothers, husbands, wives, sons, daughters, CEOs, janitors, police officers, firefighters, medics, grocers, mechanics, secretaries and every one in between.
Their mission statement says, “Our priority and main mission objective is: Show our sincere respect for our fallen heroes and veterans, their families and their communities.”
A barbecue lunch will be served by Hogs R Wild BBQ. A ride will take place at 1 p.m. on Center Street from McHatton-Sadler to VFW Post #1126 where they will participate in a medical expense benefit for Dan and Mary Damron. The public is encouraged to show their support along the ride route.
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Riders will gather at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw, at 11 a.m. At noon, Mayor Joseph Thallemer will read the proclamation, followed by a presentation of the Honor and Sacrifice flag by the Indiana Patriot Guard to the family of Detective Sgt. Phillip Hochstetler Jr., who died in the line of duty on June 29, 1994.
“This is a perfect example of the Indiana Patriot Guard, as we wish to honor them, they put others first, namely the Hochstetlers, who along with Det. Hochstetler continue to make sacrifices today,” according to Derek Sadler, McHatton-Sadler vice president.
Organized in 2006, the Riders of Northeast Indiana have done over 1,200 funeral missions, 250 parades and assisted in sending of 60,000 pounds of care packages to troops and assisted wounded warriors and veterans in need. With over 1,500 members in Northeast Indiana, they are active duty, reserve, retired, discharged and disabled vets along with grandparents, fathers, mothers, husbands, wives, sons, daughters, CEOs, janitors, police officers, firefighters, medics, grocers, mechanics, secretaries and every one in between.
Their mission statement says, “Our priority and main mission objective is: Show our sincere respect for our fallen heroes and veterans, their families and their communities.”
A barbecue lunch will be served by Hogs R Wild BBQ. A ride will take place at 1 p.m. on Center Street from McHatton-Sadler to VFW Post #1126 where they will participate in a medical expense benefit for Dan and Mary Damron. The public is encouraged to show their support along the ride route.
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