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RandyBane
Randall A. Bane (Randy), served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam Era, as an infantry medic, hospital corpsman with The United Nations Special Forces. He later served as a chaplain with the U.S. Air Force, Civil Air Patrol working with the Cadet Program. Randy grew up in a 'duffel bag,' meaning he comes from a military family. His father was an officer and war hero, serving in WW-II and Korea. He became involved working with men and women who had some form of addiction, when he was a combat medic. Many a night, he would nurse a soldier through the night keeping them from killing themselves due to drug overdose or experience a major toxic black-out while they had an assault rifle in their lap. God put him on his path early in life, even before he knew it, and that path is helping veterans overcome substance abuse, chemical addictions and (P.T.S.D.) Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. Randy has a B.A. in Psychology, Sociology and Theology, receiving his Masters of Divinity from Princeton Theological Seminary, Princeton, New Jersey. Randy developed two educational libraries for The Department of Corrections in the state of New Jersey and Pennsylvania and assisted in developing an educational program for the State of Kansas. Randy has served in several substance abuse programs and as chaplain in several hospitals including intern at The University of Texas Medical Center, Houston, serving with Life-Flight and the Menninger Foundation in Topeka, Kansas. He received additional training in trauma crisis with focus on P.T.S.D. at the V.A. Hospital and Veteran Centers in Kansas. Randy, under the auspices of the "ForgottenHeroes.Us" program, initiated a program called the Veterans Resource Program developing a T.V. Educational Program for Veterans, their families and their community, focusing on employment-counseling, substance abuse, domestic violence & health benefits. Randy hosts a program called Veterans Res/Delano Today on Channel 49 at 9:30 p.m. Thursday and 10 a.m. Friday. You can contact Randy at (316) 263-8201, or by e-mail randy@fogottenheroes.us |
Veteran Affairs
2005-12-29 08:44:00
Who are the ‘Patriot Guard’?
: The Patriot Guard, who are they, and from where do they originate?
ANSWER: The Patriot Guard is a diverse group of men and women from across the nation, and their passion is to show respect to those fallen heroes who risk their lives for America's freedom and security. The only requirement for membership is that you share this ideal. This group of men and women are not concerned with your mode of transportation whether it be motorcycles, cars or trucks. They are not concerned about your political views or where you’re from, the only prerequisite to join is RESPECT. Their main mission is to attend the funeral services of Fallen American Heroes, with two basic objectives. One, show sincere respect for fallen heroes, their families and their communities. Second, protect the mourning family and friends from interruptions created by any protesting group. QUESTION: How and why is the Patriot Guard needed? ANSWER: Summer 2005, a news story was told that Fred Phelps Group out of Topeka, Kansas was going to picket a veterans funeral, an "American soldier killed-defending our nation." The American Legion out of Mulvane, Kansas organized a group of men and women with the mission of protecting the veterans, and their families from being dishonored. There were five main leaders: Terry-Darkhorse-Houck, Cregg-Bronco6-Hansen, Steve-McDaddy-Mc-Donald, Bill-Wild Bill-Logan and Chuck-Pappy-Barshney members of the American Legion 136. They formed a committee with Patriot Guard Mission Statement: The mission is to shield and guard the families of fallen soldiers at military funerals. They provide support to the families in whatever ways they are asked. ie; color guard, funeral escort. All Patriot Guard Riders are expected to maintain a respectful image at all times. The No. 1 purpose of the Patriot Guard is Honor of the fallen soldier and show their support to the family and his/her community. Why the name Patriot Guard? It was a way of honoring all veteran and non-veteran groups that want to support their mission. Last summer a group of 200 were there to help, by December there were some 2,400 members. Across the United States people are responding’ supporting the Patriot Guard. Why do people join to support such a mission? Here are just a few statements: I ride with the PGR, because I am an American. All of the freedoms I enjoy, were paid for by other's blood. They did not know me, but they wanted these freedoms for those, that they would never be able to enjoy. When I think it is too cold to ride, I think of the soldiers at Valley Forge. I think of the 101st at Bastogne. I think of the Frozen Chosen in Korea. When I think it is too hot, I think of those who fought in N. Africa. I think of those who fight in Iraq. When I think I am too tired I think of those at la Drang. When I am too stressed, I think of those at Khe Sahn. I ride because I owe the respect of those who have fallen. I owe all I have to those and others like them.On behalf of many families and communities, the Patriot Guard has successfully fulfilled their mission. If you need more information or would like to know more about becoming a supporter, their web-site is: http://www.patriotguard.org/
