Honor Mission
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MSgt Daniel J. McLoughlin |
US Air Force
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Multi-City, NY - 06/07/2022 |
| Mission applies to the following Region(s): | Region 4, Region 5 |
| About the Mission: | The family of MSgt Daniel J. McLoughlin has requested Patriot Guard Rider participation in his military honors funeral services. Dan, 53, passed away unexpectedly but peacefully on May 30, 2022. Born in Troy, NY, Dan was a 1986 graduate of Troy High School and went on to continue his education at Hudson Valley Community College. Dan proudly defended his country in the United States Air Force. He enlisted in 1988 and was active duty until 1992. Dan started his career with the Stratton Air Force Base in Scotia in 1993. MSgt Dan McLoughlin, US Air Force 109th ANG, served 33 years of creditable military service. He volunteered to support numerous military campaigns and deployments around the globe, to include the 109th Airlift Wing’s polar mission to Greenland and Antarctica. Dan served the majority of his career at the 109th AW as an Aircraft Mechanic; having chartered his path to earn his position as the Dedicated Crew Chief of C-130 Aircraft 489. For his service, Dan was awarded the Air Force Achievement Medal w/2 Oak Leaf Clusters, Meritorious Unit Award, Air Force Outstanding Unit Award w/5 Oak Leaf Clusters, Air Force Good Conduct Medal w/1 Oak Leaf Cluster, Air Reserve Forces Meritorious Service Medal w/6 Oak Leaf Clusters, National Defense Service medal w/1 Service Star, Antarctica Service Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal w/1 Service Star, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Humanitarian Service Medal, Air Force Overseas Ribbon Short w/1 Oak Leaf Cluster, Air Force Expeditionary Service Ribbon with Gold Border and 1 Oak Leaf Cluster, Air Force Longevity Service w/2 Oak Leaf Clusters, Armed Forces Reserve medal w/1 Hourglass Device, Small Arms Marksmanship Ribbon (Rifle), Air Force Training Ribbon and the NATO Medal w/1 Service Star. Portions of the above narrative are contained in Dan's obituary, available for viewing online by clicking here |
| Primary Staging Date: | 06/07/2022 |
| Primary Staging Time: | 09:15 |
| AM or PM: | am |
| Staging Location: | The Church of St. Peter 241 Broadway Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 |
| Lead Ride Captain: | Ray Sestak |
| Lead Ride Captain email: | |
| Lead Ride Captain Phone #: | 518-669-3358 |
| Special Covid-19 Mission Guidelines: |
Updated 8 March 2022Based on the most current COVID-19 Prevention Guidelines: NYS Guidelines of 2 March 2022, and CDC Guidelines of 3 March 2022, going forward, the Lead Ride Captain for any mission will be responsible for determining whether PGR members will have to mask up or not. Please ensure that you have a mask with you, should the need arise, and respect the LRC’s decision in these matters. |
| Special Information: | Staging at the church with a flag line for the arrival of the funeral cortege and dignified transfer. Parking at the church is very limited and a very large contingent of active-duty USAF personnel is expected for the services. Members should anticipate parking some distance from the church. Service scheduled to begin at 10:00 am. |
| Is there a Second Stage to this Mission? | yes |
| Second Staging Date: | 06/07/2022 |
| Second Staging Time: | 11:00 |
| Second Stage - AM or PM: | am |
| Second Location: | Saratoga National Cemetery 200 Duell Road Schuylerville, NY 12871 |
| Second Lead Ride Captain: | Ray Sestak |
| Second LRC Email and Phone #: | 518-669-3358 |
| Second Stage - Special Information: | Interment with full military honors and flyover scheduled for 11:30 am. If no prior service is in process at the time, members should proceed to the shelter and respectfully and quietly set up with the flags provided. |
| Is there a Third Stage to this Mission? | no |
| Submitted by: | Ray Sestak |
| Email of Submitter: | |
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