According to another bulletin board, the Board of Directors of Patriot Guard Riders posted the following:
"Official BoD's Position on the Gathering of Eagles
Hello Folks,
This is the official response of the Board Of Directors of the Patriot Guard Riders in regards to the Gathering of Eagles scheduled to take place on March 17th, 2007 at the Vietnam Memorial Wall. We urge our members to follow their conscience and participate in this event if that is their desire as individuals. In regards to your PGR gear, that is yours, wear it proudly and as you see fit. It is not our place or desire to dictate what our members wear and where they wear it.
This event is not a Patriot Guard Riders mission; however, it is an event in which our members are urged to participate as to their own individual desire. The organizations rallying this endeavor are more than capable of organizing this event without the PGR. The support of our individual members will surely be welcomed. Stand tall and silent my friends as is our custom.
The Vietnam Memorial Wall is sacred ground. It is considered as such by the Patriot Guard Riders. 58,000 American Soldiers are remembered on that majestic granite wall and their memories are part of the foundation of the PGR’s soul. “Never Again” is a term we have all come to know and love and the words are not hollow in the eyes of the Patriot Guard Riders, nor the Board of Directors that guide the PGR .
In closing, support this endeavor as you see fit. Stand in support of the organizations that are rallying to insure no defacement happens to that hallowed ground. Stand for those who stood for US. Do the memory of those heroes proud who are listed on the Wall. Do the PGR proud by remembering the avenues of respect we practice daily and hold dear our methods of operation."
Remember that many of those soldiers died as a direct result of the anti-war movement of the Vietnam era. The anti-war movement of the Vietnam era gave aid and comfort to the enemy and thus contributed to the death of many American soldiers, my generation. ]
They are doing it again. Just remember if there is any way to return the favor, within the law, do it.
I'm sure a substantial number of PGR from southern VA will now be in attendance. Another veterans bike group said they would be researching and posting the event on their website. I will post it when they e-mail it to me.