Honor Mission
Russell L. Johnson
United States Army
Korean War Era Veteran
West Seneca, NY - 01/30-31/2026
Mission applies to the following Region(s):
Region 1, Region 2
About the Mission:
The family of US Army Korean War Era Veteran Russell L. Johnson requested Patriot Guard Riders' participation in his military honors funeral services. Mr. Johnson passed on 22 January 2026 at the age of 96 surrounded by his family.
At the age of 18, Mr. Johnson entered the Merchant Marines as a Deck Watchmen at Cleveland, Ohio, responsible for safety on deck. On 15 May 1951, he was called to duty in the US Army and was trained as a Field Radio Repairman (MOS-31E20). He served his nation for 23 months on active duty, including 19 months of foreign service assigned to Ansbach Signal Corp/Military Police, Augsburg, Germany. Mr. Johnson was honorably discharged as Corporal (T)4 on 5 May 1955 at Camp Kilmer, N.J. For his service he was awarded, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal and an Army of Occupation Medal, Germany. His daughter Shirley is active with Blue Star Mothers, NY 7, Operation Home Front, and university of Rochester Care Givers Program, Suicide Prevention.
Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:
01-30-2026 at 03:30pm
Staging Location:
Kloc Blossom Chapel
4680 Clinton St.
West Seneca, NY 14224
Acting Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:
Bill Miller
Special Information:
PGR will stand flag line for first two hours of visitation 4 to 6 pm.
Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?
yes
Second Staging Date and Staging Time:
01-31-2026 at 12:00pm
Second Location:
Kloc Blossom Chapel
4680 Clinton St.
West Seneca, NY 14224
Second Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:
George Brown
Second Stage - Special Information:
Members will stand a respectful flag line for arriving family and guests. Military honors will be conducted at end of services.
Is there a Third Stage to this Mission?
no
Submitted by:
SRC Dick Hancock
rs 01/27; MER
