Last Chapter

Eric Hill

6/24/2025

Chapter 76 - Ohio
Last Ride - 6/12/2025

You will be missed JDs Dad, hope heaven has as much love in a can (Blatz) for you as we do!

Janis Hill

Pamela Dishong Washburn

5/9/2025

Chapter 76 - Ohio
November 14, 1 960 - April 2, 2025

LADIES AUXILIARY

Pamela Dishong Washburn, 64, of Coolville, passed away April 2, 2025,at her residence from an extended illness.

She was born November 14, 1960, in Sheltering Arms Hospital in Athens, OH, thedaughter of the late Harold “Burt” and Mary Frances (Hatfield) Dishong.
She retired from Federal Hocking Local School District, where she was a bus driver. Pam also loved traveling, riding motorcycles with her husband, her time working as a bar manager at various establishments and being around her family and friends. She was a member of the AMVETS Post #76 Auxiliary and AMVETS 76 Riders, by whom she leaves behind many dear friends. She was always a caring and loving person – she volunteered at many functions for various organizations.

Before and after Pam's cancer diagnosis, she had the sweetest smile the biggest heart and was so strong and clear to the end. She will be missed! <3

Randall Rouse

2/24/2025

Chapter 12 - Indiana
December 20, 1960 - January 19, 2025

Randy was born December 20, 1960. He was instrumental in starting Indiana Chapter 12 and ensured Our Riders Chapter had everything we needed and supported every event. The Family has requested that our Chapter President handle the Death Benefit and the Chapter Members Present any benefits that National AMVETS Riders approves.

Please feel free to contact AMVETS Riders Of Indiana Chapter 12 Judge Advocate Dennis Schible any questions you may have at [email protected], 765-283-7108.

Thank you.

Gilberto "Roy" Gonzales

7/6/2024

Chapter 23 - Texas
September 17, 1955 - June 26, 2024

SONS OF AMVETS

Gilberto Raul Gonzalez was born on Saturday, September 17, 1955, in Dallas to Mr. Gilberto Gonzalez and Marianita Garcia Gonzalez. He was raised in Mesquite and a 1975 graduate of North Mesquite High School, where he was active in the ROTC program. He was an incredibly talented painter and autobody technician. His father owned an autobody shop in Dallas for many years and closed the shop in 1972. In 2005, Roy reopened his father's shop under the name G&S Collision. Roy proudly ran the shop until last year when his health required him to sell the shop. He met the love of his life, Cathy Marie Dean on March 8, 2021, and they married at Lake Tawakoni on December 9, 2023.

Roy was active in the Sons of Amvets, Amvets Post 23 in Dallas and Amvets Post 36 in Tawakoni, where he served as Rider's president, Son's commander, and Son's state commander. He was very active until his retirement due to his declining health. Roy had a compassionate heart for others and giving spirit for all.

Orville "Ray" Vaught

5/31/2024

Chapter 71 - Ohio
April 29, 1953 - May 31, 2024

AMVET - MARINE

Ray was a longtime member of Ohio AMVETS (American Veterans) in Fairfield . During his time he has served as, District Commander, 8 years as Commander of Post Ohio 71 . In 2009, Ray started the Chapter 71 Riders group, and served as President until his passing. Needless to say Ray accumulated many friends throughout his tenure.

Semper Fi Brother!

David Wade "Buddy" Miller

5/31/2024

Chapter 61 - Kentucky
February 6, 1946 - April 19 2024

Marine veteran of Vietnam War.

"NEVER TO BE FORGOTTEN"

Tyler Smathers

5/31/2024

Chapter 78 Ohio
Passed - 3/21/2024

Pat Simmons

10/6/2023

Chapter 66 Louisiana
1954 - 2022

AMVETS

Pat was an awesome friend. He loved having a good time and helping people. He helped several of his friends to apply and receive several benefits from the VA. He love riding. His Motorcycle has over 100,000 miles on it. He always wanted a T-shirt at ever event/ride that he did.
He always said that would keep the memories
fresh in his mind. He will be greatly missed.

This event with Santa and giving presents to a Veteran family and kids always brought tears to his eyes. HIS MOST FAVORITE RIDE!!

Bobby Thompson

10/6/2023

Chapter 66 Louisana
1956 - 2023

AMVETS

Bobby was a great friend and the first to volunteer. He loved his family and his fellow riders. He loved to ride and have a good time. He will be greatly missed.

Charles Hunter

10/6/2023

Chapter 66 Louisana
1943 - 2020

AMVETS

Charlie was the very first supporter of AMVETS Riders LA66 when charter in 2018.
He was a kind and fun man. A true Veteran, very proud of his service. He was always ready to help. He is greatly missed.

Last Chapter

The AMVETS Riders would like to honor all those faithful Riders who have passed from this life to the next. Their voices and the the roar of their motorcycles have been stilled, but their names and faces are indelibly etched in our hearts and minds. Their passing has left a void that will never be filled, but we are grateful to have had the opportunity to serve and ride alongside them. We were blessed to know them, and we pray that God will bless us to be reunited when it is our time to take the final ride. Now as they ride forever free across the heavens, these AMVETS Riders are part of an eternal fellowship,

The Last Chapter.

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