PGRNY Completed Missions

Honor Mission

Joseph G. Barry

US Marine Corps
Korean War Veteran

Schuylerville, NY - 07/19/2022

Mission applies to the following Region(s):

Region 4, Region 5

About the Mission:

The family of Joseph G. Barry has requested Patriot Guard Rider participation in his military honors funeral services.  Joseph, 89, of Windham peacefully passed away on July 14, 2022.

Born and raised in Melrose, NY, Joseph graduated high school and joined the US Marine Corps on 7 March 1952.  He was trained as a Military Policeman and served a 15 month tour of duty in South Korea during the Korean War.  He was honorably discharged at the rank of Corporal during March of 1955, and for his service, was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, United Nations Service Medal and the Korean Service Medal.

After his military service, Joe pursued his love of art, becoming a Commercial Artist and Graphic Designer. Throughout his long life, he enjoyed his love of the outdoors. Spendings many trips with his children and grandchildren camping and earning the well given nickname of the “ Fire Master”! He lived in Colorado for many years taking long trips with friends on his Honda Gold Wing touring motorcycle. JB took up skiing at the age of 65 joining the O.C. Ski club of Albany, often bragging about skiing 30 or 40 times a year! He continued skiing well into his 80’s.

Portions of the above narrative are contained in Joe's obituary, available for viewing online by clicking here.

Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:

07/19/2022 at 10:30am

Staging Location:

Saratoga National Cemetery
200 Duell Road
Schuylerville, NY 12077

Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:

Shirley Gawlak - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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:

Interment with military honors scheduled for 11:00 am. Please stage quietly and be aware of any services already in progress.

NOTE: If there is a service in progress at Interment Shelter 2, all riders are to stop and remain at the Solomon Memorial until those services conclude.

Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?

no

Submitted by:

Ray Sestak

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