PGRNY Completed Missions

Honor Mission

Bernard A. Frati

US Army Korean War Veteran

Livonia, NY - 07/18/2022

Mission applies to the following Region(s):

Region 1, Region 2

About the Mission:

Patriot Guard Riders of NY has been requested to stand in honor of the life and service of Korean War Veteran Bernard A. Frati of Rochester, NY, who passed away on 11 July 2022.

Mr. Frati served our nation for 2-1/2 years on active duty in the US Army from 1948-1951, with an Army MOS of 4745-Light Machine Gunner or Crewman. He served 10-1/2 months in South Korea, assigned to Company C, 32nd Infantry Regiment. Mr. Frati was honorably discharged from active duty on 4 September 1951 with the rank of Corporal (E-4), and he earned the following awards: Army Combat Infantryman Badge; National Defense Service Medal; Korean Service Medal w/3 Bronze Service Stars; United Nations Service Medal (Korea), and Korean War Service Medal.

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Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:

07/18/2022 at 03:00pm

Staging Location:

Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home
21 Big Tree Street (Route 15/20A)
Livonia, NY 14487
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Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:

Terry Garigen  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:

PGR will provide a respectful flag line for arrival of the family, and during the calling hours from 4:00-6:00 PM.
A funeral service and Military Honors is scheduled to begin at 6:00 PM.
There is no escort or cemetery involved in this Mission.
Please arrive with a clean 3x5 American or US Army flag, and dress for the weather.
Thank you for making time to help honor the US Army Korean War service of Bernard A. Frati and to support his proud and loving family.

Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?

no

Don Higgins, SRC, Region-1

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