PGRNY Completed Missions

Honor Mission

Nicholas J. Leo, Jr.

US Army
Vietnam War Veteran

Multi-City, NY - 02/13/2025

Mission applies to the following Region(s):

Region 1, Region 2

About the Mission:

The family of Nicholas J. Leo, Jr. has requested Patriot Guard Riders' participation in his military honors funeral services. Nicholas passed 26 January 2025 at 78 yrs old with his family at his side.

At the age of 20, Nicholas entered the US Army on 15 December 1966.  He served his nation for 23 months on active duty, with 12 months in Vietnam as a Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic ( MOS- 63B20 ). He was honorably discharged on 13 December 1968 at HHC 47th Infantry Division, Fort Meade Maryland, with reserve obligation ending 14 December 1972. For his service he was awarded; National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, 2 Overseas Bars, Sharpshooters Badge ( M-14 )

Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:

02/13/2025 at 09:30am

Staging Location:

St. John The Baptist RC Church
168 Chestnut St.
Lockport, NY 14094

Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:

SRC Dick Hancock
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Special Covid-19 Mission Guidelines:

Updated 15, May 2024

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Special Information:

Members will stand a flag line for arriving family and guests for Mass of Christian Burial. After services, PGR will escort Mr. Leo and family to Western New York National Cemetery for military honors scheduled for 1:00 pm. Make sure your flags are securely attached for the 18 mile escort and dress for the weather. Thank you for supporting our hero.

Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?

yes

Second Staging Date and Staging Time:

02/13/2025 at 12:30pm

Second Location:

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

Second Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:

SRC Dick Hancock
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Second Stage - Special Information:

Members will stand flag line for arriving family and their hero. Please park at new shelter parking area. Military honors are at 1: 00pm.

Is there a Third Stage to this Mission?

no

Submitted by:

SRC Dick Hancock

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