Got this info from my VVA chapter news letter.

Waering vests covered in militery patches a band of motorcyclists rolls around the country from one soldies funeral to another cheering respeifull to overshadow jeers from church protester.
Thay call themselves the "Patriot Guard Riders" & they are more then 5,000 strong. Forming a shield to protet the families of the dead soldies,in a sea of red,white & blue flags..
You can read the full story on are chapter web.
www.vvachapter290mn.org