PGRNY Completed Missions

Honor Mission

Lee J. Garigen

US Army
Cold War Era Veteran

Corfu, NY - 11/29/2024

Mission applies to the following Region(s):

Region 1, Region 2

About the Mission:

The family of Lee J. Garigen has requested Patriot Guard Riders' participation in his military honors funeral services at Western New York National Cemetery. Lee passed 18 November 2024 at the age of 85 with his family at his side.

Born 26 June 1939 in Darien, NY, Lee graduated from high school, then entered the US Army on 26 July 1961.  He was assigned to the 505th Transport Company at Fort Benning, Georgia as a Heavy Truck Driver (MOS-641.10). He was honorably discharged 18 June 1962 and, after his military service, entered the work force as a truck driver for Hall Trucking, delivering processing systems to Lockheed Martin.

Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:

11/29/2024 at 09:30am

Staging Location:

Western New York National Cemetery
1254 Indian Falls Rd.
Corfu, NY  14036

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 stage at the Cemetery for military honors at 10:00 am. Members will park at the new shelter parking area. Do what you can to support our hero and thank you. Lee Garigen is a cousin of former PGRNY Ride Captain Terry Garigen.

Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?

no

Submitted by:

SRC Dick Hancock

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