Honor Mission
Gomer Martin
US Army
Cold War Era Veteran
Hamburg, NY - 03/15/2025
Mission applies to the following Region(s):
Region 1, Region 2
About the Mission:
The family of Gomer Martin has requested Patriot Guard Riders' participation in his military honors funeral services. Mr. Martin passed 9 March 2025 at the age of 91 with his family at his side.
Mr. Martin was born in Farmersville, NY on 1 September 1933. At the age of 24, he entered the US Army on 16 March 1955, serving his nation 23 months active duty. His time included an 11month tour of duty in West Berlin, Germany as a Construction Machine Operator with the 3rd Battalion, 6th Infantry Regiment. Mr. Martin was honorably discharged at Fort Dix New Jersey on 25 February 1957 with reserve obligation ending 15 March 1963.
Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:
03/15/2025 at 09:00am
Staging Location:
Lakeside Memorial Funeral Home
4199 Lake Shore Rd.
Hamburg, NY 14075
Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:
Bob Woodward
Special Covid-19 Mission Guidelines:
Updated 15, May 2024
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Special Information:
Members will a stand flag line for arriving family and guests. After prayer service and dignified transfer, members will escort Gomer Martin and family to Lakeside Cemetery for military honors. Do what you can to support our hero and loving family.
Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?
yes
Second Staging Date and Staging Time:
03/15/2025 at 10:45am
Second Location:
Lakeside Cemetery
4810 Camp Rd.
Hamburg, NY 14075
Second Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:
Bob Woodward
Second Stage - Special Information:
Members will stand a flag line for arriving cortege and military honors.
Is there a Third Stage to this Mission?
no
Submitted by:
SRC Dick Hancock
rs 03/12; MER
