PGRNY Completed Missions

Honor Mission

Earnest James Moore

US Army
Vietnam Veteran

Buffalo, NY - 12/20/2024

Mission applies to the following Region(s):

Region 1, Region 2

About the Mission:

The family of Purple Heart recipient Earnest James Moore has requested Patriot Guard Riders' participation in his military honors funeral services. Mr. Moore passed on 10 December 2024 at the age of 74 with his  family by his side.

Mr. Moore served his nation 14 months active duty, including a 9 month tour of duty in Vietnam. He was honorably discharged in Oakland California on 18 March 1970. For his service to our nation, Mr. Moore was awarded; Purple Heart Medal, Army Commendation Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal and a Combat Infantryman Badge.

Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:

12/20/2024 at 10:00am

Staging Location:

Mount Olive Baptist Church
701 East Delevan Ave.
Buffalo, NY 14215

Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:

SRC Dick Hancock
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Special Covid-19 Mission Guidelines:

Updated 15, May 2024

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Special Information:

Members will stand a flag line for arriving guests and family. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 am, followed by dignified transfer and escort to Forest Lawn Cemetery. Thank you for standing for our hero.

Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?

yes

Second Staging Date and Staging Time:

12/20/2024 at 11:30am

Second Location:

Forest Lawn Cemetery
1990 Main St.
Buffalo, NY 14208

Second Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:

SRC Dick Hancock
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Second Stage - Special Information:

Members will form a flag line at The Veterans Field Of Valor for arriving cortege. Military honors are scheduled for 12 noon, subject to change. Thank you for standing for Earnest Moore.

Is there a Third Stage to this Mission?

no

Submitted by:

SRC Dick Hancock

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