Honor Mission
Donald J. Saam
US Air Force
Korean and Vietnam
War Era Veteran
Hornel, NY - 09/21/2024
***UPDATED 20 September 2024 - 19:10 hrs***
Primary Staging Time has been
changed to 08:00 am. All other details
remain the same. See update below.
Mission applies to the following Region(s):
Region 1, Region 2
About the Mission:
The family of Donald J. Saam has requested Patriot Guard Riders participation in his military honors funeral services. Donald, 91, formerly of Hornell, passed away Saturday, August 24, 2024 at his home in Fayetteville, NC.
Born April 11, 1933 in Hornell, NY, Donald entered the US Air Force in 1952 during the Korean War. He went on to serve for 20 years, including an assignment in Japan, until his honorable discharge in 1972.
Donald's obituary is available for viewing online by clicking here
Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:
UPDATED
09/21/2024 at 08:00 am
Staging Location:
St Ann's Church
31 Erie Ave
Hornell, NY 14843
Acting Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:
Roy Randall
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:
Please support Acting Ride Captain Roy Randall in honoring Donald J. Samm and his family. About 200 yards from the church is a parking area for overflow / bikes. Please seek this out as best you can leaving room for family close to the church. Members will stand a flag line for the arrival of family and friends beginning at 8:30 am. Service will commence at 9:00 am and last about one hour. After the service we will stand for the dignified transfer from the church and escort to St. Mary’s Cemetery, Town of Fremont, about 5 miles away. Once again, at the cemetery members will stand for the dignified transfer and the military honors ceremony..
Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?
no
Submitted by:
Nigel Heaton
rs 09/11; MER
