PGRNY Completed Missions

Honor Mission

James F. Lee, Jr.

US Navy
Vietnam Era Veteran

Buffalo, NY - 12/30/2024

Mission applies to the following Region(s):

Region 1, Region 2

About the Mission:

The family of James F. Lee, Jr. has requested Patriot Guard Riders to participate in his military honors funeral services. Mr. Lee passed on 23 December 2024 at the age of 68 with family at his side.

Mr. Lee served our nation for 22 months on active duty in the Navy as an Electrical, Mechanical Repairman, with 12 months sea service aboard the USS Portland (LSD-37), a San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship.  Mr. Lee was honorably discharged as Petty Officer 3rd Class at Navy Supply Corp, Philadelphia, PA on 9 December 1975.

Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:

12/30/2024 at 03:45pm

Staging Location:

Kolano Funeral Home
396 Amherst St.
Buffalo, NY 14207

Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:

Jim Drzewiecki
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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 a flag line for arriving family and friends. Military honors will be at funeral home. Parking for family and PGR will be across the street at firehouse. Do what you can to support our hero and thank you for your support.

Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?

no

Submitted by:

SRC Dick Hancock

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