PGRNY Completed Missions

Honor Mission

Thomas M. Carlo

US Air Force
Cold War Era Veteran

Multi-City, NY - 02/18/2025

Mission applies to the following Region(s):

Region 1, Region 2

About the Mission:

The family of Thomas M. Carlo has requested Patriot Guard Riders' participation in his military honors funeral services. Thomas passed 29 January 2025 at the age of 68 with his family at his side.

Born in Batavia, NY on 4 November 1956, Thomas entered the Air Force 31 March 1975, serving his nation as an Electrician ( AFSC - 54250 ) for 4 yrs while serving at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas. He was honorably discharged on 30 March 1979, with reserve obligations ending 28 November 1980. Thomas was awarded: Air Force Good Conduct Medal, Air Force Longevity Medal.

After his military service, Thomas worked and retired from Hodgins Printing Company in Batavia, NY.  In his spare time, Thomas could be seen riding his Harley wherever it would take him on new adventures.

Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:

02/18/2025 at 09:15am

Staging Location:

Gilmartin Funeral Home
333 West Main St.
Batavia, NY 14020

Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:

SRC Dick Hancock
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Special Covid-19 Mission Guidelines:

Updated 15, May 2024

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Special Information:

Members will stand a flag line for arriving family and guests. After a brief prayer service and dignified transfer, PGR will escort family and their hero to Western New York National Cemetery for 11:00 am military honors. Thank you for supporting Thomas Carlo and his family.

Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?

yes

Second Staging Date and Staging Time:

02/18/2025 at 10:30am

Second Location:

Western New York National Cemetery
1254 Indian 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 stand respectful flag line for arriving family and their hero.

Is there a Third Stage to this Mission?

no

Submitted by:

SRC Dick Hancock

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