Honor Mission
Arnold W. Read
US Marine Corps
WW II Veteran
Multi-City, NY - 07/13/2024
Mission applies to the following Region(s):
Region 1, Region 2
About the Mission:
The family of Arnold W. Read has requested Patriot Guard Riders participation in honoring his service to America and celebrating his life. Mr. Read passed away 20 June 2024 at the age of 96 years.
Mr. Read is a World War II veteran who served in the US Marine Corps for thirteen months, 1945 - 1946, attaining the rank of Private First Class (PFC, E-2), with an MOS of 819, Commissary Man (Quartermaster). For his service, Private First Class Read earned: World War II Victory Medal, US Marine Corps Rifle Sharpshooter Qualification Badge and the Honorable Discharge Pin (Ruptured Duck).
Mr. Read is the father of Beth Read, Patriot Guard Riders member and a Mission Moderator for Patriot Guard Riders of NY.
Mr. Read's obituary may be found at this link: Click here to read obituary
Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:
07/13/2024 at 09:00am
Staging Location:
St. Paul’s Roman Catholic Church
783 Hard Road
Webster, NY 14580
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Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:
Bruce Forsyth
585-348-7664
Special Covid-19 Mission Guidelines:
Updated 15, May 2024
The CDC has changed its COVID-19 protocol recommendations for 2024, updating them to reflect the changing severity and transmission of the virus. Please click here for the latest information and continue to practice common sense distancing protocols while in enclosed locations.
Special Information:
PGR members will form a flag line at the church in anticipation of the arrival of the family and Mr. Read's cremains, expected between 9:30am and 9:45am. Members will perform a dignified transfer either upon arrival of the cremains, or immediately prior to services, and will continue the flag line for the arrival of mourners until the services begin, expected at 10:00am. Following services, PGR members will perform a dignified transfer and escort the procession to:
Holy Sepulchre Cemetery
2461 Lake Ave
Rochester, NY 14612
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If you are unable to participate at the church, please consider joining up at the cemetery; the gravesite location at Holy Sepulchre is South 6. At the gravesite, PGR members will perform a dignified transfer, render honors with the military honor guard, and render a final salute.
Please come prepared with a clean US or US Marine Corps flag and ensure your vehicle flags are firmly attached for the escort. Dress for the weather, current forecast is for temperatures in the 80s and a small chance of rain.
Thank you for taking time to honor the service and celebrate the life of US Marine Corp veteran Private First Class Arnold W. Read and to support his loving family.
Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?
no
Submitted by:
Bruce Forsyth
rs 07/08; MER
