Honor Mission
Raymond E. Schottmiller
US Army
Cold War Era Veteran
Multi-City, NY - 12/21/2024
Mission applies to the following Region(s):
Region 1, Region 2
About the Mission:
The family of Raymond E. "Ray" Schottmiller has asked that Patriot Guard Riders' participate in honoring his service to America. Mr. Schottmiller passed 14 December 2024 at the age of 91.
Mr. Schottmiller joined the US Army in 1956 and trained to become a Machine Accounting Specialist, MOS 753. He rose to the rank of Specialist Three (SP3) and served in the US Army Ordnance Corps. SP3 Schottmiller served for two years, with one year and six months of foreign service with the US Army European Command in Orleans, France. He was honorably discharged 19 April 1958 and completed his reserve obligation 8 May 1962.
Mr. Schottmiller's obituary may be found at this link: Click here
Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:
12/21/2024 at 09:00am
Staging Location:
Holy Spirit—St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
43 Gebhardt Rd
Penfield, NY 14526
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Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:
Bruce Forsyth
585-348-7664
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:
9:15am - PGR Members will form a flag line in anticipation of the family arriving between then and 9:30am. We will hold the flag line during calling hours breaking at the start of services, expected at 10:30am. Following services, we will perform a dignified transfer and escort the cortege to the cemetery. See the second stage below for the cemetery portion of the mission.
Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?
yes
Second Staging Date and Staging Time:
12/21/2024 at 12:00pm
Second Location:
St. Pius X Cemetery
295 Chestnut Ridge Rd.
(County Rd 121)
Rochester, NY 14624
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Second Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:
Bruce Forsyth
585-348-7664
Second Stage - Special Information:
PGR members going directly to the cemetery will park on the center road in the cemetery to allow access to gravesite by the mourners. PGR members will form a flag line at the gravesite for the arrival of the cortege, expected between 12:15pm and 12:30pm. We will perform a dignified transfer and participate in rendering honors with the military honor guard. Following the services, we will render a final salute.
Please be prepared with a clean 3x5 American or US Army flag, and ensure your vehicle flags are securely attached for the escort. Dress for the weather. The current forecast is for temperatures in the low 20s and a chance of snow showers.
Thank you for dedicating your time to help honor the US Army service of Raymond Schottmiller and to support his loving family.
Is there a Third Stage to this Mission?
no
Submitted by:
bruce forsyth
rs 12/19; MER
