Honor Mission
John "Rus" Thompson
US Army
Cold War Era Veteran
Multi-City, NY - 03/19/2025
Mission applies to the following Region(s):
Region 1, Region 2
About the Mission:
The family of John "Rus" Thompson has requested Patriot Guard Riders' participation in his military honors funeral services. John passed 7 March 2025 at the age of 69 with his family at his side.
John served his nation for 3 years active duty as a Line Cook at Fort Devens, Massachusetts. He was honorably discharged 5 March 1979, with reserve obligation concluded 4 March 1982.
After his military service, John and his wife owned and operated a small remodeling company on Grand Island, NY, and designed a small cement mixer that could attach to pick up trucks for home owners projects.
Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:
03/19/2025 at 09:30am
Staging Location:
Grace Church
2525 Eggert Rd.
Tonawanda, NY 14150
Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:
SRC Dick Hancock
Special Covid-19 Mission Guidelines:
Updated 15, May 2024
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Special Information:
Members will stand flag line for arriving family and guests for Mass of Christian Burial. After mass and dignified transfer, members will process to Forest Lawn Cemetery for interment with military honors.
Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?
yes
Second Staging Date and Staging Time:
03/19/2025 at 11:45am
Second Location:
Forest Lawn Cemetery
1990 Main St.
Buffalo, NY 14208
Second Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:
SRC Dick Hancock
Second Stage - Special Information:
Members will stand a flag line at Field of Valor for arriving cortege. Do what you can to honor our hero and his family.
Is there a Third Stage to this Mission?
no
Submitted by:
SRC Dick Hancock
rs 03/14; MER
