Staff – Published March 26, 2024

Currituck County boasts a large active, retired, reserve, and Veteran population and their supporters. This is a great opportunity to support our local heroes, past and present.

The Patriot Guard Riders (PGR) is a national organization in the United States that attends the funerals of members of the U.S. military, firefighters, and police at the invitation of the deceased’s family. The group was formed in response to protests by the Westboro Baptist Church at military funerals. The Patriot Guard Riders attend funerals to show respect, honor, and support for fallen heroes and their families.

Note the Westboro Baptist Church is defined as a Hate Group by the Southern Poverty Law Center.