PGRNY Completed Missions

Honor Mission

Kenneth L. Lehman

US Air Force

Multi-City, NY - 06/02/2023

Mission applies to the following Region(s):

Region 1, Region 2

About the Mission:

The family of Kenneth L. Lehman has requested Patriot Guard Riders participation in honoring his life and service. Mr. Lehman of Andover, NY passed away on 11 May 2023.

Mr. Lehman served our nation for 4 years on active duty in the U.S. Air Force from 1966-1970, with an Air Force Specialty of 29150-Communications Center Specialist. He had 18 months of foreign service in the Philippines, and his last duty assignment was with the 47th Communications Group, Air Defense Command. Mr. Lehman was honorably discharged from active duty on 31 July 1970 with the rank of Airman First Class (E-3) and he earned the Air Force Good Conduct Medal and National Defense Service Medal.

Mr. Lehman was very active for many years with the Andover American Legion Honor Guard.

A full obituary is available for viewing online by clicking here

Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:

06/02/2023 at 1:00 pm

Staging Location:

Andover First Baptist Church
14 Elm Street
Andover, NY 14806
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Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:

Don Higgins - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Special Covid-19 Mission Guidelines:

Updated 8 March 2022

Based on the most current COVID-19 Prevention Guidelines: Protect Yourself and Your Family from COVID-19, and CDC Guidelines of 3 March 2022, going forward, the Lead Ride Captain for any mission will be responsible for determining whether PGR members will have to mask up or not. Please ensure that you have a mask with you, should the need arise, and respect the LRC’s decision in these matters.

Special Information:

IMPORTANT: Please do not arrive earlier than 1:00 PM, as the family will be having a gathering at the church.  PGR will provide a flag line as the Andover and Wellsville American Legions conduct a short Salute to their Comrade at 1:30 PM. KSU at 1:45 for the escort to Bath National Cemetery for the 3:00 PM interment with Military Honors.

See Second Stage information to stage at the cemetery.

Please be prepared with a clean 3x5 American or USAF flag, dress for the weather, and make very sure that your large flags are securely attached for the 35-mile escort.
Thank you for devoting your time to help honor the U.S. Air Force service of Kenneth L. Lehman, and to support his loving family.

Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?

yes

Second Staging Date and Staging Time:

06/02/2023 at 2:15 pm

Second Location:

Bath National Cemetery
San Juan Avenue
Bath, NY 14810
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Second Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:

Bob "Wheels" Wheeler

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Second Stage - Special Information:

Please stage in the parking area outside the entrance to the Cemetery.  KSU at the direction of the Ride Captain.  Please be prepared with a clean 3x5 American or USAF flag, and dress for the weather.

Thank you for devoting your time to help honor the US Air Force service of Kenneth L. Lehman, and to support his loving family.

Is there a Third Stage to this Mission?

no

Submitted by:

Don Higgins, SRC, Region-1

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