HOTH |
American Flag Pick Up - Saratoga National Cemetery |
All Military Branches
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Schuylerville, NY - 05/31/2022 |
| Mission applies to the following Region(s): | Region 4, Region 5 |
| About the Mission: | Patriot Guard Riders are once again being requested to assist in the removal of Memorial Day Weekend flags that have been placed on the grave-sites of our veterans. PGR members will be responsible for the removal of the flags placed in Section 8 of the cemetery. Please bring a small rag to remove any dirt or mud that may cling to the flagstick. Please check for any changes to this mission based on poor weather (the forecast is for good weather - so flags should be dry on Tuesday). |
| Primary Staging Date: | 05/31/2022 |
| Primary Staging Time: | 8:45 |
| AM or PM: | am |
| Staging Location: | Saratoga National Cemetery 200 Duell Rd Schuylerille, NY Park along the right side of the road down by Section 8. |
| Lead Ride Captain: | Bill Schaaf |
| Lead Ride Captain email: | |
| Lead Ride Captain Phone #: | 518-542-0608 |
| 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: | The cemetery will be open for Military Honors Funerals. PLEASE BE ATTENTIVE TO ANY FUNERAL SERVICES THAT MAY BE TAKING PLACE THAT MORNING - especially upon leaving the cemetery - do not motor past any shelter until you are sure any services have been completed at the shelter. |
| Is there a Second Stage to this Mission? | no |
| Submitted by: | Bill Schaaf |
| Email of Submitter: | |
| bm-05/27 |
