PGRNY Completed Missions

Honor Mission

Percy "Bud" Gagnon

US Army
Korean War Era Veteran

Corfu, NY - 07/11/2023

Mission applies to the following Region(s):

Region 1, Region 2

About the Mission:

The family of Korean War Era Veteran Percy Gagnon has requested Patriot Guard Riders participation in honoring his life and service. Mr. Gagnon of North Tonawanda, NY passed away on 29 June 2023.

Mr. Gagnon served our nation for 2 years on active duty in the US Army from 1953-1955, with an Army MOS of 1740-Chief Intermediate Speed Radio Operator. His service included 15 months of foreign duty in Germany, and he was assigned to Bravo Company, 37th Engineer Battalion. mr. gagnon was honorably discharged from active duty on 14 March 1955 with e rank of Private First Class (PFC, E-3), and he earned the following awards: Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, and Army of Occupation Medal (Germany).

Mr. Gagnon was a life member of AMVETS Post 26, and a member of American Legion Sikora Post 1322 in North Tonawanda, NY.

A full obituary is available for viewing online by clicking here

Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:

07/11/2023 at 09:00am

Staging Location:

Town of Pembroke Highway Department
1145 Main Street (Intersection of Rts. 77 & 5)
Corfu, NY 14036
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Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:

Richard "Dixie" Hancock
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Special Covid-19 Mission Guidelines:

Updated 8 March 2022

Based on the most current COVID-19 Prevention Guidelines: Protect Yourself and Your Family from COVID-19, and CDC Guidelines of 3 March 2022, going forward, the Lead Ride Captain for any mission will be responsible for determining whether PGR members will have to mask up or not. Please ensure that you have a mask with you, should the need arise, and respect the LRC’s decision in these matters.

Special Information:

PGR will stand by with a respectful flag line for arrival of the escort from Williamsville.  KSU at 9:35 AM for the escort to Western NY National Cemetery, 1254 Indian Falls Rd, Corfu, NY 14036 for the 10:00 AM interment with Military Honors.  Please be prepared with a clean 3x5 American or US Army flag, dress for the weather, and ensure your large flags are securely attached.

Thank you for taking time to help honor the US Army service of Percy Gagnon, and to support his loving family.

Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?

no

Submitted by:

Don Higgins, SRC, Region-1

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