PGRNY Completed Missions

Honor Mission

Henry J. Wiech

US Marine Corps
Vietnam Veteran

Cheektowaga, NY - 10/30/2024

Mission applies to the following Region(s):

Region 1, Region 2

About the Mission:

The family of Henry J. Wiech has requested Patriot Guard Riders' participation in his military honors funeral services. Mr. Wiech passed on 19 0ctober 2024, at the age of 78 with his family at his side.

Mr. Wiech was born in Buffalo, NY on 20 September 1946. He entered the Marine Corps on 9 September 1965, serving our nation for 4 years including a 1 year tour of duty in Vietnam as a Jet Engine Helicopter Mechanic. Mr. Wiech was honorably discharged at the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, New River, Jacksonville, NC on 8 September 1969 with reserve obligation ending 8 September 1971. For his service Henry was awarded; Air Medal w/ 4 Bronze Service Stars, Presidential Unit Medal, Combat Action Ribbon, Marine Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal w/60 device and a Combat Aircrew Insignia w/ 3 Bronze Stars.

Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:

10/30/2024 at 08:30am

Staging Location:

Amigone Funeral Home
1024 French Rd.
Cheektowaga N.Y.14227

Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:

Don Becker
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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 stand flag line for arriving family and guests. After prayers and dignified transfer, members will process to Western New York National Cemetery for interment with military honors. The escort will be on county roads. Be prepared with clean flags for the 26mi. trip. Members who wish not to escort our hero, please assemble at committal shelter WNYNC 10:45am. Thank you for standing for Henry J. Wiech

Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?

no

Second Staging Date and Staging Time:

10/30/2024 at 10:45am

Second Location:

Western New York National Cemetery
1254Indian Falls Rd.
Corfu, NY  14036

Second Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:

Don Becker
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Second Stage - Special Information:

Is there a Third Stage to this Mission?

no

Submitted by:

SRC Dick Hancock

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