Patriot Guard Riders
Mark B. Ingersoll has extensive experience in air traffic control and compliance monitoring, with a career spanning several decades across various organizations. Mark served as a Charter Member and Retired representative for the National Air Traffic Controllers Association from 1987, holding multiple positions and completing specialized training courses. Mark's volunteer role as Ride Captain and IT support for the Patriot Guard Riders began in December 2005. Prior to retirement from Ellis County in May 2022, Mark worked as a Compliance Coordinator, ensuring adherence to state laws and county regulations, and previously as a Clerk. From 1984 to 2008, Mark was a fully rated Certified Professional Air Traffic Controller with the Federal Aviation Administration at Fort Worth ARTCC. Additionally, Mark served in the United States Air Force from 1973 to 1983, where responsibilities included training and program restructuring in Radar Approach Control. Mark's educational background includes air traffic control training at the FAA Academy and various certifications from military institutions, as well as a diploma with special recognition in foreign languages.
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Patriot Guard Riders
Mission Statement: “The Patriot Guard Riders is a 100% Volunteer, Federally registered 501(c)3 non-profit organization which ensures dignity and respect at memorial services honoring Fallen Military Heroes, First Responders and Honorably Discharged Veterans.” Vision Statement: The Patriot Guard Riders is a diverse amalgamation of riders from across the nation. We have one thing in common besides motorcycles. We have an unwavering respect for those who risk their very lives for America’s freedom and security including Fallen Military Heroes, First Responders and Honorably Discharged Veterans. If you share this respect, please join us. We don’t care what you ride or if you ride, what your political views are, or whether you’re a hawk or a dove. It is not a requirement that you be a veteran. It doesn't matter where you’re from or what your income is; you don’t even have to ride. The only prerequisite is Respect. Our main mission is to attend the funeral services of fallen American heroes as invited guests of the family. Each mission we undertake has two basic objectives: 1. Show our sincere respect for our fallen heroes, their families, and their communities. 2. Shield the mourning family and their friends from interruptions created by any protestor or group of protestors. We accomplish the latter through strictly legal and non-violent means.