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Honor Mission
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Austin James Dean Shaffer |
US Army
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Multi-City, NY - 06/13/2022 |
| Mission applies to the following Region(s): | Region 1, Region 2 |
| About the Mission: | Patriot Guard Riders has been requested to stand in honor of the life and service of Austin James Dean Shaffer of Randolph, NY, who passed away unexpectedly at the much too young age of 23. Mr. Shaffer served our nation for 2 years on active duty in the US Army from 2017-2020, with an Army MOS of 92R1P - Parachute Rigger. He served with the 528th Combat Support Battalion, Fort Bragg, NC, and he was discharged under honorable conditions on 2 January 2020 with the rank of Private. Mr. Shaffer earned the following awards: National Defense Service Medal; Global War on Terrorism Service Medal; Army Service Ribbon; Army Parachutist Badge; Army Parachute Rigger Badge. A full obituary is available for viewing online by clicking here |
| Primary Staging Date: | 06/13/2022 |
| Primary Staging Time: | 10:00 |
| AM or PM: | am |
| Staging Location: | VanRensselaer & Son Funeral Home 14 Church Street Randolph, NY 14772 Click here for map |
| Lead Ride Captain: | Bob Caldwell |
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| 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: | PGR will provide a respectful flag line for arrival of the family and guests. The funeral service is scheduled to begin at 11:00 AM. Following the service and dignified transfer, PGR will provide an escort to Myrtle Cemetery, 2952 US-62 (Clark's Corners), Kennedy, NY 14747, Kennedy, NY for burial with Military Honors. Click here for map Please arrive with a clean 3x5 American or US Army flag, dress for the weather, and ensure your large flags are securely attached. Thank you for devoting your time to help honor the US Army service of Austin James Dean Shaffer, and to support his loving and grieving family. |
| Is there a Second Stage to this Mission? | no |
| Submitted by: | Don Higgins, SRC, Region-1 |
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| MER; rs 06/10 |
