Special Mission
William "Curly" Vaughn
100th Birthday Celebration
US Army
WWII Veteran
Lee Center, NY - 07/30/2022
Mission applies to the following Region(s):
Region 3
About the Mission:
William "Curly" Vaughn is a World War II US Army veteran who proudly served under General Patton in central Europe and during the Battle of the Bulge. William was a Spec 5. Please join me in celebrating the 100th birthday of war hero “Curly”. We will be leading a group of civilians who have organized a ride of hopefully 100+ bikes to deliver birthday cards to Curly at his 100th birthday celebration at the American Legion Post in Lee Center, NY.
Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:
07/30/2022 at 01:30pm
Staging Location:
Stewart's Shops
1373 Floyd Ave.
Rome, NY 13440
Click here for map
Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:
James Sieffert -
315-525-6802
Special Covid-19 Mission Guidelines:
Updated 8 March 2022
Based 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:
We will stage in the parking lot at the Stewart’s Shop with KSU at 2 PM and ride from Rome to the American Legion Post #1794, 9025 Veterans Memorial Highway, Lee Center, NY 13363, a distance of some 9 miles. Large bike flags are encouraged if you have them. Upon arrival at the Lee Legion we will form a flag line to honor Curly and stand for the singing of the National Anthem and a short ceremony. The organizers have requested that each motorcycle bring a birthday card for presentation to Curly.
Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?
no
Submitted by:
James Sieffert
rs 07/27; MER
