Honor Mission
Richard J. Sullivan
US Navy
WW II Veteran
Greece, NY - 05/24/2024
Mission applies to the following Region(s):
Region 1, Region 2
About the Mission:
The family of Richard James Sullivan has requested Patriot Guard Riders participation in his funeral services. Richard passed on May 10, 2024 at the age of 97.
Mr. Sullivan was a WWII Veteran and served in the United States Navy aboard the USS Lumen (AKA-30), an Artemis-class attack cargo ship in the South Pacific. After his discharge from the Navy, he worked in construction for a short time and then later was employed by and retired from Rochester Telephone Company.
A full obituary is available for viewing online by clicking here.
Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:
05/24/2024 at 10:15am
Staging Location:
Vay-Schleich & Meeson
Funeral and Cremation Chapels
1075 Long Pond Road
Rochester, NY 14626
Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:
Bobby Rinck
585-314-9455
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:
Please join me in honoring this World War II Veteran that didn’t want any recognition. We will stage at the funeral home at 10:15 and place our motorcycles along the entranceway and stand a flag line for a short time. On site briefing at 10:15 am with family due shortly thereafter. Burial details not yet set for Saturday at time of posting but will be private.
Thank you for taking time from your busy schedule to honor this World War II Hero.
Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?
no
Submitted by:
Bobby Rinck
rs 05/21; MER
