Motorcycle Crash Claims Patriot Guard Rider

WKRG.com ^ | Jul 28, 2007 | Associated Press

[NerdDad]

LOCUST FORK, Ala. (AP) - A Patriot Guard rider was killed this morning in a motorcycle crash while on his way to honor a Locust Fork soldier killed in Iraq.

State Trooper Curtis Summerville says 57-year-old Paul S. Robbins of Prattville died at the scene when the motorcycle and truck collided.

The driver of the truck was transported to the hospital with injuries.

The 10:07 a.m. collision happened on Blount County 13 between Alabama 160 and Alabama 79, a few miles north of Locust Fork.

Robbins was among other Patriot Guard riders on their way to a medal ceremony for Army Private First Class Johnathon Millican in Locust Fork.

Millican was killed by insurgents in Iraq on Jan. 20. His family received the Silver Star on his behalf.

According to Jim Lorenzo of the Patriot Guard riders, Robbins' wife was riding behind him and witnessed the crash.

Patriot Guard Riders attend funerals for soldiers killed in the line of duty, and act as barricades to prevent interference by war protesters.

[NerdDad]

A true Patriot, 57-year-old Paul S. Robbins of Prattville AL, lost yesterday participating in one of the PGR mission.

Prayers for his family and especially his wife who witnessed the accident. Prayers also for the man who hit him.

[NerdDad]

Sad Ping.

We lost a friend, neighbor and hero yesterday in Alabama. This was the first of two PGR missions yesterday in AL.

[NicknamedBob]

And yet more blood on the hands of the twisted unchristians who prompted the necessity of Patriot Guards.

A sad event made even sadder. Grateful heartfelt thanks to two patriots.

[SandRat]

I’m at a loss for words....................

[NerdDad]

Sad man-down PGR ping.

[Bahbah]

Oh how terribly sad.

God bless him for all he has done.

[pyx]

BY THE STATE RIDE CAPTAIN: Air Force Veteran and PGR member Paul Robbins was killed in a traffic accident on 28 JUL 07. Alabama. There were a couple of missions running on Saturday and Paul was between missions and in the turn lane when a truck crossed the yellow line. Most tragically, Paul's wife was following him in their cage when the accident occurred.

Thank you for your service to freedon and RIP Paul Robbins,
More info at: The Patriot Guard Website

[barker]

Prayers for the family and friends of this true patriot.

[NormsRevenge]

Condolences to the Robbins family and friends and a heartfelt Thank You to this Proud Patriot Guard Rider for his service to his fellow countrymen.

[BlessedBeGod]

Prayers for his eternal rest, and for the comfort and consolation of his friends and family.

[amom]

Joining in with prayers for all concerned here. Sad, sad day. Very hard to loose one of these great folks.

[amom]

Understand completely. I’m glad to see you pinged the folks.

[Professional Engineer]

ping

[Brad’s Gramma]

Logan’s Prayer Warriors...a loss of a great American...please pray for his family and all of the PGR’s across this nation.

[Eagles6]

Prayers for Paul and PFC Millican and their loved ones.

[E.G.C.]

BTTT

[nw_arizona_granny]

Adding my prayers for all those who will miss him.

[Calpernia]

Thank you for all your service!

[SandRat]

He now rides with the brothers he rode to protect.

[rottndog]

Very sad PGR ping.