Local veteran groups ask the community to volunteer [Video]

RENO, Nev. (KOLO) – Three major organizations that assist with veterans’ events and funerals in northern Nevada are seeking new members.

The Nevada Veterans Coalition, the Patriot Guard Riders and the Northern Nevada All-Veteran Honor Guard have seen a gradual decrease in their membership over the years.

Rich Crombie, Joe Mastroianni and Dean Shuff joined us on Morning Break to talk about the need for volunteers for military and civilian events.

Crombie, a spokesman for the Fernley-based coalition, said the coalition members aren’t required to be veterans, but they should be a member who supports the military. He said the funeral detail shows the deceased veterans the respect they deserve.For information, call 775-575-6842 or email [email protected].

The Patriot Guard Riders (PGR), said the organization complements the honor guards and their tributes to a fallen comrade or remembrance. Founded in 2005, the PGR not only honors military veterans but also first responders.

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