SGT Jan Argonish


  Army Sergeant Jan Michael Argonish, a Soldier from the Pennsylvania National Guard, was killed on August 27, 2007 during an ambush in Afghanistan. He was 26 years old and a 10 year veteran of the PA Guard with two previous activations to his credit, serving on Active Duty during Operation Noble Eagle and Operation Iraqi Freedom.

  Jan was an amazing young man who loved his son Jakub, his family, his friends, and his fiancé Talia. Jan enjoyed going quad riding with his son, listening to country music, and classic cars. Jan is deeply missed by his family, friends and the countless others he touched over his lifetime

  To honor Jan's life, his comrades, friends and family have established the “Sergeant Jan Argonish Ride,” a non-profit organization that plans, organizes and runs an annual motorcycle benefit ride in Northern Lackawanna County. The event will combine many of the activities Jan enjoyed most in life while raising money in support of several noble causes that Jan would have endorsed.

Thank you for making our Ride a Great Success !!             




2011 Save the Date !!

Matthew Sanford


 In honor of Veterans Day, the SGT Jan Argonish Ride is sponsoring a Free Event for all Veterans, Emergency First Responders and their Friends & Family

The Courage to Transcend:
A True Source of Resiliency & Strength featuring Matthew Sanford.

  True strength, true resilience, requires more than physical and mental fitness.  It is more than an act of will. In this inspirational presentation, award-winning author and nationally recognized yoga instructor, Matthew Sanford, draws upon his remarkable story of trauma and loss, yoga and paralysis. See how Matthew explores what it means to truly maximize one's capacity for strength. Participants will encounter a real life story while also gaining insight into harnessing their own strength to manage personal challenges and improve the quality of their lives.  Matthew has made presentations to multiple service members and veterans groups, including our wounded warriors at Walter Reed.  Through his nonprofit, Mind Body Solutions, he continues to support and inspire across the country.

November 12th, 2011
Hosted by The Mellow Theatre, Lackawanna College
Doors Open to all at 6:30 PM
Event Begins at 7:00 PM

Come early to meet Matthew from 5:00 - 6:30 PM - $5.00 Donation - Light Refreshments Included - Seating Limited

Free tickets are available to the general public at the front desk of Lackawanna College's Main Building, Monday - Friday between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM, located in downtown Scranton. Remaining tickets will be available at the door.  Please call 570-955-1455 with any questions.


Also on November 13th, Join Matthew for a FREE YOGA CLASS. Click for more details

To Learn More about Matthew Sanford. Check out Matthew Sanford's - Volvo for life Award



Jan Would Want You To Go !!











All proceeds will benefit the
SGT Jan-Michael Argonish Memorial Fund
and our local injured soldiers.


If you would like to make a donation to the ride.   Please make your check payable to
SGT Jan Argonish Ride
PO Box 256
Olyphant, PA. 18447