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Honor Mission
Harry W. Roberts, Jr.
US Air Force, ANG, LEO
Vietnam Veteran
Multi-City, NY - 09/23/2023
Mission applies to the following Region(s):
Region 1, Region 2
About the Mission:
The family of Vietnam War Veteran and career FBI Special Agent Harry W. Roberts, Jr. has requested Patriot Guard Riders participation in honoring his incredible life and service. Mr. Roberts, formerly of Burt, NY and lately of Worcester, Mass. passed away on 12 September 2023.
You are encouraged to read the full obituary to appreciate what Mr. Roberts did for our nation.
In brief, Mr. Roberts served over 3 years of active duty in the US Air Force from 1966-1969, with service in the Air National Guard before and after the active duty. As a pilot of A100C Super Sabre Fighters assigned to the 136th Tactical Fighter Squadron, he flew 256 combat missions during a 12-month deployment to South Vietnam, and survived an ejection from his aircraft into the South China Sea. Mr. Roberts was honorably discharged from active duty on 26 June 1969 with the rank of 1st Lieutenant (O-2), and he received the following awards: Distinguished Flying Cross; 13 Air Medals; National Defense Service Medal; Vietnam Service Medal; Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal; Air Force Pilot Badge; and Small Arms Expert Marksman Ribbon.
In addition to continued service in the Air National Guard and promotion to Captain (O-3), Mr. Roberts served as a Special Agent with the FBI in Buffalo for 27 years, including duty as their Aircraft Coordinator.
A full obituary is available for viewing online by clicking here
Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:
09/23/2023 at 09:30am
Staging Location:
St. Gregory the Great RC Church
200 St. Gregory Court
Buffalo, NY 14221
Click here for map
Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:
George Brown
Special Covid-19 Mission Guidelines:
Updated 8 March 2022
Based on the most current COVID-19 Prevention Guidelines: Protect Yourself and Your Family from COVID-19, 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 friends. The Mass of Christian Burial is scheduled for 10:30 AM. Following the Mass and dignified transfer, PGR will provide an escort to Mt. Olivet Cemetery, 4000 Elmwood Avenue, Tonawanda, NY 14217 for inurnment with military honors.
Please be prepared with a clean 3x5 American or US Air Force flag, dress for the weather, and ensure your large flags are securely attached.
Thank you for devoting your time to help honor the extraordinary military and law enforcement career of Harry W. Roberts, Jr., and to support his loving and proud family.
Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?
no
Submitted by:
Don Higgins, SRC, Region-1
rs 09/20; MER
