Our main goal is to keep POW/MIA issues in the public eye. While most people think of Vietnam when they hear about POW/MIA issues, the truth is there are servicemen and women from every American conflict that fall into these categories including the most recent wars. We believe it is important to do all we can to account for missing servicemen and women from all wars and conflicts.
A new Gold Star Families Memorial Monument honoring the families of servicemen and women who sacrificed their lives while serving in the military is currently being planned in Minnesota.
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He has been involved in supporting Veterans in southeast Minnesota for over two decades. Scott’s passion
for serving his community comes from his Grand Father (Former POW, Prisoner of War). Scott followed his
Grandfather advice and has been involved in many programs/events/groups that support Military in SE
Minnesota.
Scott is married to the love of his life Monica and they have two children Michael and McKenzie.
Scott P. Eggert, National President
Married to the love of his life, Stacy Nelson.
Father of two, Katie and Don.
Proud State President of the POW/MIA Riders Association.
Jim Nelson, State President
Grew up on his family farm to very hard working loving parents and have spent his entire life in SE
MN.
Wasn't able to serve due to medical reason, but tries to serve his country in other ways by being a
member of
POW/MIA Riders and Patriot Guard.
Avid motorcycle rider, been attending Sturgis Rally every year since 1996, he was also part of Rolling
Thunder in 1999.
Father to 4 amazing children
Member of Zumbro Lutheran Church and Billet Parents for JR hockey in Rochester MN
Bill Buck, Vice President
Proud parent of 4 adult children and 3 grandkids.
Works for a Cab manufacturer (25 yrs) in Rochester, MN.
8 year Veteran of the US Army/MN National Guard (1985-1993).
Active in his Union Veterans Committee, supporting MN Vets Homes and other Veteran causes.
5th year as a member of the POW/MIA Riders.
Mark Ugland, Secretery/Treasurer
Born the third son of career soldier Bryce and his wife Dorothy Duxbury in Baumholder,Germany.
Graduated high school in Harmony Mn. 1972.
Enlisted in the US Army December 1971.
Served three years as a Tanker driver/Smallarms Repairman.
Graduated from Rochester Area Votech 1982.
Retired from Kemp's Dairy 2014.
Lyle "Pops" Duxbury, Sgt. at Arms
Originally out of Brooklyn, NY.
Served from 1983 to 1989 in the United States Navy.
A mechanic and welder by trade.
He is and always will be his brothers keeper
Stitch Kropfeld, Sgt. at Arms
Retired Command Sergeant Major
Served in Vietnam - USMC
Desert Storm - 5th Infantry Division
Retired Captain - Olmsted County Sheriffs Office
Retired Criminal Justice Professor- Rochester Community & Technical College
Harry "The Godfather" Kerr, Chaplain
Married to Connie and proud parents of 4. Currently employed at SEMA Equipment.
Retired LeRoy MN Fire (40 Years)
Retired Leroy Area Ambulance (20 Years)
Rick Granahan, Ride Captain
Born and raised in SE MN; Don graduated from Stewartville High School in 2008. He has been member of the POW/MIA Riders Association since 2012. Don has been the secretary since 2018. Don joined the POW/MIA Riders Association due to his passion to serve those who have protected and fought for our freedom and rights. Don is married to his wife Ciara and they have a daughter named Sophia
Donald Nelson, Treasurer
Born and raised on a century farm homesteaded by his great grandfather in the 1950s. Farmed until the
mid-1980s when he went to law school at William Mitchell College of Law in St. Paul MN. After obtaining
a
law degree, he began practicing law in Dodge County, MN. At the same time, he was in the Minnesota
National guard.
Rod ultimately attained the rank of Colonel and retired from the Army Reserves
after
serving 32 years and a deployment to Iraq in 2005/2006. He finished his military career as a Brigade
Commander in the Army Reserves. With his veteran status, he stays active as a member of the Rochester
VFW.
Pseudo retired and not employed on a fulltime basis.
Rod maintains his law license and practice
out
of my
home which includes a contract as the city Attorney for the City of Hayfield. He’s also a county
commissioner for Dodge County.
He has been elected 4 times over the last 20 years and was recently
elected
for another 4-year term running until 2023. As a county commissioner he was on numerous boards and
committees for which he is currently the chair of the Health and Human services policy committee for the
Association of Minnesota Counties.
His schooling includes: A.A.S. in Ag Business Management for the University of MN; B.S. From Winona
State
in Business Management; J.D from William Mitchell College of Law; and a M.S. for the Army War College in
Strategic Studies.
His hobbies include motorcycles, fishing and woodworking. Active with the VFW and the POW/MIA Riders
Association as well as support many other programs and groups through his work as a county commissioner
Rod Peterson
