Honor Mission
Richard W. Brennan
US Navy, Vietnam Era Veteran
MULTI-CITY, New York - 11 Sep 2017
Richard W. Brennan
US Navy, Vietnam Era Veteran
MULTI-CITY, New York - 11 Sep 2017
ABOUT THE MISSION:
The family of Richard William Brennan, 74, of Clifton Park, NY and Fort Myers, FL has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to participate in his military honors funeral services. Richard entered into eternal rest on September 3rd, 2017.
A 1961 graduate of Mont Pleasant High School, Richard proudly served his country in the US Navy during the Vietnam War, from 1960-1966. He was stationed aboard the USS Sarsfield (DD-837), a Gearing-class destroyer, as a Machinist Mate 3rd Class (E-4), and served 1 year and 8 months on overseas tours. He was Honorably Discharged on 29 March 1964 and completed 2 years of inactive reserve service.
Richard was a loyal 34-year employee of Niagara Mohawk/National Grid, a 35-year Elks member, a former semi-pro football player, avid golfer, cook, fisherman and hockey fan.
The Patriot Guard Riders are proud to have the opportunity to stand for and render dignity, honor and respect for the life and service of Richard William Brennan, proud United States Navy Veteran.
A 1961 graduate of Mont Pleasant High School, Richard proudly served his country in the US Navy during the Vietnam War, from 1960-1966. He was stationed aboard the USS Sarsfield (DD-837), a Gearing-class destroyer, as a Machinist Mate 3rd Class (E-4), and served 1 year and 8 months on overseas tours. He was Honorably Discharged on 29 March 1964 and completed 2 years of inactive reserve service.
Richard was a loyal 34-year employee of Niagara Mohawk/National Grid, a 35-year Elks member, a former semi-pro football player, avid golfer, cook, fisherman and hockey fan.
The Patriot Guard Riders are proud to have the opportunity to stand for and render dignity, honor and respect for the life and service of Richard William Brennan, proud United States Navy Veteran.
PRIMARY STAGING DETAILS: 11 Sep 2017
Primary Staging Time: 08:45 A.M.
New Comer Cremations & Funerals
181 Troy Schenectady Rd
Watervliet, New York - 12189
181 Troy Schenectady Rd
Watervliet, New York - 12189
Ride Captain:
Mike Hogan
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Special Instructions:
Staging at the funeral home with flag line for the arrival of family at 09:00 AM. Following brief service and dignified transfer at approximately 09:45, PGR will provide escort to the church for a 10:30 AM Mass of Christian Burial:
St. Edward The Confessor Church
569 Clifton Park Center Rd.
Clifton Park, NY 12065
https://goo.gl/maps/4wiiK1SiJSN2
Following church services and dignified transfer, PGR will provide escort to the cemetery for interment with military honors:
St. Joseph's Cemetery
100 Kings Rd,
Schenectady, NY 12304
https://goo.gl/maps/Y7rkY7KxY8A2
St. Edward The Confessor Church
569 Clifton Park Center Rd.
Clifton Park, NY 12065
https://goo.gl/maps/4wiiK1SiJSN2
Following church services and dignified transfer, PGR will provide escort to the cemetery for interment with military honors:
St. Joseph's Cemetery
100 Kings Rd,
Schenectady, NY 12304
https://goo.gl/maps/Y7rkY7KxY8A2
Flags & Water:
Flags Will NOT Be Provided, Please Bring Your Own.
If you have large bike flags, please bring them.
Water WILL NOT be provided, please bring your own.
If you have large bike flags, please bring them.
Water WILL NOT be provided, please bring your own.
Submitted By: Ray Sestak
Position: Assistant State Captain
