30th Midwest Honor Flight “Welcome Home”
Tuesday, May 19th, 2026
Sioux Falls Regional Airport
The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited to stand flag line for Midwest Honor Flight, Mission 30, that is sponsored this flight by “Seed for Success Foundation”. This will be the second of three flights scheduled for this Spring of 2026. The Veterans being honored on this flight will tour areas of the Nations Capitol and many of the Veterans’ Memorials in Washington D.C. They will be returning the evening of Tuesday, May 19th to the Sioux Falls Regional Airport, with a scheduled time for arrival of 9:00 PM.
As those that have attended the previous “Welcome Home” events know, we will continue to gather at the Cell Phone Lot as we have been doing in the past. The parking for us, at the terminal, will still be in the parking lot by the hotel. The ticketing area and Lobby will now be the Welcome Home Area for the Honor Flight Veterans. We have been asked to stand, with U.S. Flags, in flag lines that will be in designated areas on both the upper level and on the lobby floor by the stairs and the elevator.
We have had many “Thank You’s” and positive comments for what we do. I know that what we have done over the years has been one of the memorable parts of each our Heroes’ journey, thanks to all of you. Our presence for the flag line is always one of the highlights of the Honor Flight for the veterans. Please come to show them our honor and respect for the freedom they have earned for all of us.
The last Scheduled flight for this Spring will be Mission 31, June 2nd, 2026.
Ride Captain: Randy Ward, A.S.C.
605-359-8719
reward1948@yahoo.com
Flags for Veterans Graves
Thursday, May 21st, 2026
Hills of Rest Cemetery
Sioux Falls, SD
The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited again this year to assist with placing U.S. flags for Memorial Day at the head stones of the Veterans that are buried at the Hills of Rest Cemetery. There are several groups, including the Patriot Guard, that will be involved again this year and some groups have been participating for several years.
Stage; 4:00 pm Thursday, May 21st by the Mausoleum at the Hills of Rest Cemetery, on East 10th St. Enter the cemetery through the gate in the rear parking lot at George Boom Funeral Home.
I will be there by 3:30 pm to help prepare for the event. However, this is a “come when and if you can and leave when you you need to” event for us, so if you can come later to help, stop at the Mausoleum and ask where the PGR is working. Hope to see you there.
**At this time the forecast appears to be a dry day, so keep your fingers crossed.
Ride Captain: Randy Ward, A.S.C.
605-359-8719
reward1948@yahoo.com