PGRNY Completed Missions

Honor Mission

Michael J. Carter

US Marine Corps
Cold War Era Veteran

Multi-City, NY - 09/25/2025

Mission applies to the following Region(s):

Region 1, Region 2

About the Mission:

The family of US Marine Corps Veteran Michael J. Carter has requested Patriot Guard Riders' participation in his military honors funeral services. Mr. Carter passed on 17 September 2025, surrounded by his family.

Mr. Carter entered the Marine Corps on 19 July 1979, and trained as a Supply Administration and Operations Clerk ( MC-3043).  He served his nation for 3 years and 4 months on active duty, including 12 months of foreign/sea service.He was honorably discharged on 6 December 1982 as Corporal (E-4), at 1st Supply Battalion, Camp Pendleton, California. For his service Mr. Carter was awarded; Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal, Meritorious Mast, Letter of Appreciation, Foreign/Sea Service Deployment Ribbon and a Rifle Marksman Badge.

After his military service, Mr. Carter worked and retired from Erie County Medical Center, in Buffalo, NY.

Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:

09/25/2025 at 08:30am

Staging Location:

Tops Market
7134 Rochester Rd., Lockport Rd.
( Rt. 77 and 31 )
Lockport, NY 14094

Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:

SRC Dick Hancock
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Special Information:

The family has requested Patriot Guard Riders to escort the family and Mr. Carter from Tops Market at Rt.77 and 31, to Western New York National Cemetery for 10am honors. KSU at 9am. Make sure your large flags are clean and secure. The escort is about 25 miles on country roads. Do what you can to support this loving family.

Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?

yes

Second Staging Date and Staging Time:

09/25/2025 at 09:30am

Second Location:

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

Second Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:

SRC Dick Hancock
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Second Stage - Special Information:

Members will form flag line for arriving cortege at shelter #2. PGR will park at shelter #1 for 10am honors. Thank you for supporting our veterans.

Is there a Third Stage to this Mission?

no

Submitted by:

SRC Dick Hancock

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