Honor Mission
John M. Washington
US Army
Vietnam Veteran
PGR Member
Tonawanda, NY - 09/10/2024
Mission applies to the following Region(s):
Region 1, Region 2
About the Mission:
The family of John M. Washington has requested Patriot Guard Riders participation in his military honors funeral services. Mr. Washington passed 4 October 2024 at the age of 81.
He entered the Army on 31 October 1966, and served our nation honorably for 1 year and 10 months, including a tour of duty as Infantry Operations Specialist with the 1st Infantry Division in Vietnam. For gallantry in action against opposing armed forces, Mr. Washington was awarded the Silver Star, Bronze Star Medal, Purple Heart, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal and Vietnam Campaign Medal.
Mr. Washington was a Patriot Guard Riders member. His interment will take place at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia.
Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:
09/10/2024 at 08:30am
Staging Location:
St. John the Baptist Church
1085 Englewood Ave.
Tonawanda, NY 14223
Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:
Tom Murphy
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 friends and dignified transfer. After mass of Christian Burial will be military honors and plaque presentation. Make sure your flags are presentable. Do what you can to stand for Mr. Washington.
Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?
no
Submitted by:
SRC Dick Hancock
rs 09/06; MER
