Honor Mission
Paul F. Whalen, Sr.
US Navy
Vietnam War Era Veteran
Buffalo, NY - 01/08/2025
Mission applies to the following Region(s):
Region 1, Region 2
About the Mission:
The family of Paul F. Whalen, Sr. has requested Patriot Guard Riders' participation in his military honors funeral services. Paul passed 28 December 2024 at the age of 78 with his family at his side.
Born in Buffalo, NY on 13 November 1946, Paul entered the Navy on 17 September 1964. He was assigned to the Navy Reconnaissance Attack Squadron Thirteen, and was honorably discharged at Naval Air Station Sanford, Florida on 25 June 1965.
Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:
01/08/2025 at 4:00 pm
Staging Location:
Castiglia Funeral Home
873 Abbott Rd.
South Buffalo, NY 14220
Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:
Bob Woodward
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 stand a flag line for arriving family and guests. Military honors will be conducted at 6:30 pm. Do what you can to support this loving family and Paul Whalen Sr.
Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?
No
Submitted by:
SRC Dick Hancock
BM - 01/02; MER
