Honor Mission
George DiBona
US Army
Vietnam Veteran
Bronx, NY - 02/08/2023
Mission applies to the following Region(s):
Region 7, Region 8, Region 9
About the Mission:
George DiBona faithfully and honorably executed his duties to our nation from the time of his induction into the US Army on 24 January 1966 until his honorable discharge on 6 February 1968. He was Cannoneer (13A10) with Co F, 1st Bn, Stu Bde, USASESS, 3d US Army, serving in-country in Vietnam for a few days short of a full year. For his faithful service, he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal w/60 device, 1 O/S Bar, and Sharpshooter Badge (Rifle.)
This soldier had a rough time for the rest of his life and Patriot Guard Riders of New York will stand in as his family.
Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:
02/08/2023 at 10:30am
Staging Location:
St. Philip Neri Church
3025 Grand Concourse
Bronx, NY 10468
Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:
Wayne Cohen -
516-729-9869
Special Covid-19 Mission Guidelines:
Updated 8 March 2022
Based on the most current COVID-19 Prevention Guidelines: Protect Yourself and Your Family from COVID-19, 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:
At end of mass, we will perform Dignified Transfer and escort to Woodlawn Cemetery.
Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?
yes
Second Staging Date and Staging Time:
02/08/2023 at 10:45am
Second Location:
Woodlawn Cemetery
4199 Webster Avenue
Bronx, NY 10470
Second Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:
Wayne Cohen
516-729-9869
Second Stage - Special Information:
Please stage at cemetery entrance to await procession. We will follow lead car to chapel or gravesite.
Is there a Third Stage to this Mission?
no
Submitted by:
Wayne Cohen
rs 02/07; MER
