Patriot Guard Riders

A patriot's ride
By Chris Baker
November 3, 2011 - 4:12pm
The Patriot Guard Riders of New York saddle up on a regular basis to support our nation's troops.

When Pat Christensen returned home from duty in the Vietnam War he received no parade, no cheering and no outpouring of support. Rather, protestors spit on him. Others cursed at him. Some simply ignored a man who had just spent eighteen months overseas serving his country. Decades later, Christensen feels no veteran should suffer similar indignation. In 2007, he joined the Patriot Guard Riders.