Honor Mission
Melvin A. Deimel
US Marine Corps
Vietnam Veteran
Multi-City, NY - 10/18/2023
Mission applies to the following Region(s):
Region 8, Region 9
About the Mission:
This veteran honorably served his country from May 1965 to April 1969. He was trained as a Jet T58 Helicopter Mechanic and served a tour in Vietnam attaining a rank of Corporal. He was awarded the Air Medal w/12 Oak Leaf Clusters, Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal w/1 Bronze Star, Vietnam Campaign Medal w/ '60 device, Combat Aircrew Insignia w/3 Bronze Stars, Presidential Unit Citation and a Letter of Appreciation. Patriot Guard Riders has been asked to stand and honor him.
Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:
10/18/2023 at 08:15am
Staging Location:
Jacobsens Funeral Home
1380 New York Ave.
Huntington Station, NY 11746
Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:
Jim Martinelli
Special Covid-19 Mission Guidelines:
Updated 8 March 2022
Based on the most current COVID-19 Prevention Guidelines: Protect Yourself and Your Family from COVID-19, 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:
Please bring your flags for a dignified transfer and then escort to cemetery.
Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?
yes
Second Staging Date and Staging Time:
10/18/2023 at 09:15am
Second Location:
Saint John's Memorial Cemetery
1704 Route 25a
Syosset, NY 11791
Second Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:
Jim Martinelli
Second Stage - Special Information:
Wait in parking area for escort arrival. Have your flags.
Is there a Third Stage to this Mission?
no
Submitted by:
Pete Jepson SRC Region 9
rs 10/17; MER
