PGRNY Completed Missions

Honor Mission

Carl R. Johnston

NY Army National Guard
Vietnam War Era Veteran

Conesus, NY - 03/01/2025

Mission applies to the following Region(s):

Region 1, Region 2

About the Mission:

The family of Cold War and Vietnam War Era veteran Carl R. Johnston has requested Patriot Guard Riders' participation in honoring his life and military service. Mr. Johnston of Avon, NY passed away on 2 February 2025 at the age of 72.

Mr. Johnston served in the NY Army National Guard Armor Branch for 6 years from 1971-1977, including active duty for training from October 1971-February 1973. His Army MOS was 63C20-Mechanic, and he was assigned to Troop C, 1st Squadron, 101st Cavalry in Geneseo, NY. Mr. Johnston received his honorable discharge on 1 August 1977 with the rank of Specialist Four (E-4), and he earned the National Defense Service Medal and Cold War Service Commemorative Medal.

Obituary:  Click here to read Mr. Johnston's obituary online

Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:

03/01/2025 at 10:00am

Staging Location:

Scottsburg Union Cemetery
West Swamp Road (Rt. 256)
(3/4 mile south of Guiltner Road)
Conesus, NY 14435
Click here for map

Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:

Don Higgins, RC, Reg-1
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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:

This is a graveside service only, there is no escort involved in this Mission.  PGR will provide a respectful flag line for arrival of the family and funeral home personnel. The service with military honors is scheduled for 11:00 AM.  Please be prepared with a clean 3x5 American or US Army flag, and dress for the weather.

Thank you for taking time to help honor the military service of Carl R. Johnston, and to support his loving family.

Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?

no

Submitted by:

Don Higgins, RC, Reg-1

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