Honor Mission
Cpl. Donald L. Pero
US Marine Corps
WW II Veteran
Rochester, NY - 07/08/2024
***UPDATED 07 July 2024 - 15:05 hrs***
Primary Staging time, location and Special
Information have been updated.
Please see updates below
Mission applies to the following Region(s):
Region 1, Region 2
About the Mission:
A proud United States Marine and survivor of WW II and the Battle of Iwo Jima, Donald L. Pero passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on July 4, 2024 at the age of 99.
Donald served with "A" Company, 5th Engineer Battalion, 5th Marine Division during WW II, attaining the rank of Corporal. More information pending
Donald's obituary is available for viewing online by clicking here
Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:
UPDATED
07/08/2024 at 09:15 am
Staging Location:
UPDATED
St. Cecelia's Church
2732 Culver Rd.
Rochester, NY 14622
Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:
John McMullen
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:
UPDATED
Mission will now start at church where we will stand a flag line for arriving guests. After mass we will stand for honorable transfer of urn to vehicle and then provide an escort to the cemetery. At cemetery we will stand a flag line for military honors.
Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?
no
Submitted by:
Nigel Heaton
rs 07/05; MER
