Honor Mission
Thomas Louis Hooper
US Navy
Korean War Era Veteran
Eden, NY - 10/04/2024
Mission applies to the following Region(s):
Region 1, Region 2
About the Mission:
The family of Thomas Louis Hooper has requested Patriot Guard Riders participation in his military honors funeral services. Thomas passed 26 September 2024 at the age of 93 with family at his side.
Born in Blasdell, NY on 27 February 1931, Thomas entered the US Navy on 13 July 1951 and served our nation during the Korean War. He was assigned to USS Alona (AK-157), an Alamosa-Class cargo ship, delivering cargo in the Asiatic - Pacific Theater. Thomas served our nation honorable for 4 years and was discharged on 12 July 1955 at the rank of Petty Officer 3rd Class.
Mass of Christian Burial at Immaculate Conception Church in Eden N.Y 4 Oct. 2024 10:30 am.
Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:
10/04/2024 at 09:30am
Staging Location:
Immaculate Conception Church
8791 South Main St. (Rt-62)
Eden, NY 14057
Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:
Jim Drzewiecki
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 flag line for arriving family and guests. Military honors will be at church following mass. Dress for the weather and bring water.
Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?
no
Submitted by:
SRC Dick Hancock
rs 10/01; MER
