PGRNY Completed Missions

Honor Mission

Dean E. Shaffer

US Army
Cold War Era Veteran

Geneseo, NY - 01/14/2025

Mission applies to the following Region(s):

Region 1, Region 2

About the Mission:

The family of Cold War veteran Dean E. Shaffer has requested Patriot Guard Riders' participation in honoring his life and service. Mr. Shaffer of Geneseo, NY passed away on 29 December 2024.

Mr. Shaffer served our nation for 2 years on active duty in the US Army Infantry from 1954-1956, with an Army MOS of 112.00-Heavy Weapons Infantry. He was assigned to Headquarters Company, 35th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division, and he had 18 months of foreign service, including in South Korea. Mr. Shaffer was honorably discharged from active duty on 11 September 1956, with Reserve obligation completed on 27 September 1962. Mr. Shaffer earned the Army Good Conduct Medal; Cold War Service Commemorative Medal; and and M-1 Rifle Marksman Badge.

Mr. Shaffer's obituary is available for viewing online by clicking here

Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:

01/14/2025 at 09:00am

Staging Location:

Mount Pleasant Cemetery
Lakeville Road (Rt. 20A)
(Adjacent to I-390 Exit 8)
Geneseo, NY 14454
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 Mr. Shaffer and his family. The service with military honors is scheduled for 10:00 AM.  Please be prepared with a clean 3x5 American or US Army flag, and dress for the weather.

Thank you for devoting your time to help honor the US Army Cold War service of Dean E. Shaffer, 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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