Honor Mission
Luis Vega Hidalgo, Jr.
US Air Force
Vietnam Era Veteran
Multi-City, NY - 03/03/2025
Mission applies to the following Region(s):
Region 1, region 2
About the Mission:
The family of Luis Vega Hidalgo, Jr. has requested Patriot Guard Riders' participation in his military honors funeral services. Luis passed on 21 February 2025 at the age of 71 with his family at his side.
Luis was a proud Air Force veteran, serving his nation for 2 years 11 months as a Stealth Photographic Laboratory Specialist (AFSC 23132 ). He was honorably discharged 3 January 1975 at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware with reserve obligation ending 17 January 1977. Luis was awarded; Air Force Good Conduct Medal and a National Defense Service Medal.
After his military service Luis was a Traveling Nurse and a Professional Photographer.
Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:
03/03/2025 at 10:00am
Staging Location:
St. Maximillian Kolbe Church
8656 Church St.
East Pembroke, NY 14056
Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:
Tom Murphy
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. After Mass of Christian Burial and dignified transfer, members will escort our hero and his loving family 3 miles to WNYNC for military honors.
Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?
yes
Second Staging Date and Staging Time:
03/03/2025 at 12:30pm
Second Location:
Western New York National Cemetery
1254 Indian Falls Rd.
Corfu, NY 14036
Second Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:
Tom Murphy
Second Stage - Special Information:
Members will stand silent flag line for arriving cortege.
Is there a Third Stage to this Mission?
no
Submitted by:
SRC Dick Hancock
rs 02/27; MER
