PGRNY Completed Missions

Honor Mission

Florian Rzepka

US Air Force
Vietnam Veteran

Kenmore, NY - 11/11/2024

Mission applies to the following Region(s):

Region 1, Region 2

About the Mission:

The family of Vietnam Veteran Florian Rzepka has requested Patriot Guard Riders' participation in his military honors funeral services. Mr. Rzepka passed on 3 November 2024 at the age of 71.

Born on 2 April 1953,  Mr. Rzepka entered the Air Force on 6 November 1972, serving our nation on active duty for 3 years and 6 months. including a 13 month tour of duty in Vietnam. He was honorably discharged at Travis Air Force Base, California on 22 May 1976. For his service, he was awarded; Air Force Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal and Vietnam Campaign Medal.

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

Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:

11/11/2024 at 10:00am

Staging Location:

Elmlawn Cemetery
3939 Delaware Ave.
Kenmore, NY  14217

Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:

Jon Ben
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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:

Members will form a flag line for an 11:00 am service. After a dignified transfer, military honors will be conducted and a final salute will be given. Thank you for standing for our hero on Veterans Day.

Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?

no

Submitted by:

SRC Dick Hancock

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