Honor Mission
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Franklin D. Bailey |
US Air Force, US Army,
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Multi-City, NY - 06/08/2022 |
| ***UPDATED 06 June 2022 - 21:40 Hrs*** Please note that the date of this mission has been changed to 08 June 2022. All other information is the same. |
| Mission applies to the following Region(s): | Region 1, Region 2 |
| About the Mission: | The Patriot Guard Riders have been requested to stand in honor of the life and service of Franklin D. Bailey, who passed away on 2 June 2022. We continue to sort through multiple pages of military service documents for Mr. Bailey, but it appears he served our nation for a total of 36 years in the US Air Force, US Army, US Army Reserve and NY Army National Guard during the period 1957 - 1998, with final retirement from the NYARNG on 7 June 1998 with the rank of Sergeant First Class (E-7.) Mr. Bailey's Air Force Specialty was 43151C-Jet Aircraft Mechanic, and his Army MOS was 12B40-Combat Engineer. During his extensive service, SFC Bailey earned the following awards: Air Force Good Conduct Medal (2 Awards); Air Force Longevity Service Award (2 Awards); Army Commendation Medal (2 Awards); National Defense Service Medal w/1 Bronze Service Star; Vietnam Service Medal w/1 Bronze Service Star; Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal; NYS Aid to Civil Authority Award; and NYS Medal for Humane Service. A full obituary is available for viewing online by clicking here |
| Primary Staging Date: | UPDATED 06/08/2022 |
| Primary Staging Time: | 09:00 |
| AM or PM: | am |
| Staging Location: | Corpus Christi Church 199 Clark Street Buffalo, NY 14212 Click here for map |
| Lead Ride Captain: | Don Becker |
| Lead Ride Captain email: | |
| Lead Ride Captain Phone #: | |
| Special Covid-19 Mission Guidelines: |
Updated 8 March 2022Based on the most current COVID-19 Prevention Guidelines: NYS Guidelines of 2 March 2022, and CDC Guidelines of 3 March 2022, going forward, the Lead Ride Captain for any mission will be responsible for determining whether PGR members will have to mask up or not. Please ensure that you have a mask with you, should the need arise, and respect the LRC’s decision in these matters. |
| Special Information: | PGR will provide a respectful flag line for arrival of the family and guests. The Mass of Christian Burial is scheduled for 10:00 AM. Following the Mass and dignified transfer, PGR will provide an escort to St. Stanislaus Cemetery, 700 Pine Ridge Heritage Blvd, Buffalo, NY 14225 for interment with Military Honors. Click here for map Please arrive with a clean 3x5 American, US Air Force or US Army flag, dress for the weather, and ensure your large flags are securely attached. Thank you for taking time to help honor the very extensive military service of Franklin Bailey, and to support his proud and loving family. PLEASE NOTE: We have a very busy week in Region-1. Please do your best to support the Missions. |
| Is there a Second Stage to this Mission? | no |
| Submitted by: | Don Higgins, SRC, Region-1 |
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| MER; rs 06/06 |
