Honor Mission
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Walter J. Wolfe |
US Army Air Forces
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Multi-City, NY - 05/23/2022 |
| Mission applies to the following Region(s): | Region 4, Region 5 |
| About the Mission: | The family of Walter J. Wolfe has requested Patriot Guard Rider participation in his military honors funeral services. Walter, 95, passed away peacefully on May 17, 2022 at his home. Born in Jefferson, NY Walter was a 1945 graduate of Jefferson High School. Following graduation, he enlisted in the United States Army Air Forces on 13 July 1945. He was trained as an Installer & Repairman, Telephone and Telegraph (MOS 097), assigned to the 16th Communications Squadron. He was promoted to the rank of Sergeant in November of 1946, and was honorably discharged on 13 July 1947. For his service, he was awarded the Army of Occupation Medal, World War II Victory Medal and Lapel Button. After his service, Walter went on to further his education from Rider College in Lawrence, NJ, obtaining a bachelor’s degree in accounting. Following his education, he had worked for Steiner and Son’s Law Firm for 5 years prior to starting his own business, Walter J. Wolfe Public Accounting. Walter was a dedicated accountant, he never truly retired. He enjoyed classic cars and golfing. Portions of the above narrative are contained in Walter's obituary, available for viewing online by clicking here |
| Primary Staging Date: | 05/23/2022 |
| Primary Staging Time: | 09:45 |
| AM or PM: | am |
| Staging Location: | Glenville Funeral Home 9 Glenridge Road Glenville, NY 12302 |
| 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 funeral home with a flag line for the arrival of family and guests. A funeral service is scheduled for 10:00 am, followed by escort to Brown Cemetery, Tripoli Rd., W. Fort Ann, NY. (Use 1422 Tripoli Road, Fort Ann for GPS reference.) Escort will be at highway speeds on I-87. Only firmly attached flags are to be used. Brown Cemetery is very rural with no pathways. Parking will be on the shoulder, along the roadway. Please make sure you have a kickstand pad. |
| Is there a Second Stage to this Mission? | no |
| Submitted by: | Ray Sestak |
| Email of Submitter: | |
| rs 05/20 |
