PGRNY Completed Missions

Honor

Robert P. Elkins

US Navy
Vietnam War Era Veteran

Corfu, NY - 01/03/2025

Mission applies to the following Region(s):

Region 1, Region 2

About the Mission:

The family of Robert P. Elkins has requested Patriot Guard Riders' participation in his military honors funeral services. Robert passed on 25 December 2024 at the age of 78 with his family at his side.

Born 24 July 1946 in Buffalo, NY, Robert entered the US Navy at 17 years old and served our nation 4 years and 9 months as a Boatswain's Mate, with 1yr. in Navy reserves. He was honorably discharged at US Naval Reserves Manpower Center, Bainbridge, MD on 9 October 1969. After his military service, Robert became a reverend and served his community in Western NY.  When Western New York National Cemetery opened, Rev. Elkins was the first minister for the cemetery honoring veterans with grace and dignity.

Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:

01/03/2025 at 12:30pm

Staging Location:

C.B Beach Mortuary
46 East Main St.
Corfu, NY 14036

Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:

SRC Dick Hancock
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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 friends. After a dignified transfer, PGR will process to Western New York National Cemetery for 2:00 pm military honors service. The weather is calling for a little snow. Dress for the weather and make sure your flags are secure for the 3 mile escort. Thank you for standing for Rev. Elkins.

Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?

yes

Second Staging Date and Staging Time:

01/03/2025 at 01:30pm

Second Location:

Western New York National Cemetery
1254Indian 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 form flag line for arriving family and Rev. Elkins. Military honors are at 02:00 pm. Do what you can to support our hero. Thank you for standing for Rev. Elkins.

Is there a Third Stage to this Mission?

no

Submitted by:

SRC Dick Hancock

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