PGRNY Completed Missions

Honor Mission

Jerome Merkle

US Army
Vietnam Veteran
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Tonawanda, NY - 10/22/2024

Mission applies to the following Region(s):

Region 1, Region 2

About the Mission:

The family of Jerome Merkle has requested Patriot Guard Riders' participation in his military honors funeral services. Mr. Merkle passed 17 October 2024 with family by his side.

Born in Buffalo, NY on 10 September 1947, Mr. Merkle served our nation from 25 November 1966, with 1 year tour of duty in Vietnam with the Army 23rd Infantry Division, 198th Infantry Brigade. He was honorably discharged 6 October 1968 with reserve obligation ending 24 November 1972. For his service to our nation he was awarded; National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Marksman Badge (M-16) and 2 Overseas Bars.

Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:

10/22/2024 at 05:30pm

Staging Location:

John O. Roth Funeral Home
25 Williams St.
Tonawanda, NY 14150

Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:

Dick Hancock
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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 last 2 hours of visitation. Military honors are expected at 7:45 pm. Do what you can to support our hero and family.

Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?

no

Submitted by:

SRC Dick Hancock

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