PGRNY Completed Missions

 

Honor Mission

Walter S. Seleski

US Army
WW II Veteran

Multi-City, NY - 09/19/2024

 

Mission applies to the following Region(s):

Region 1, Region 2

About the Mission:

The family of Walter S. Seleski has requested Patriot Guard Riders participation in his funeral services.  Walter was called home at the age of 103, after a long and full life.

Though Walter attended East High School, he graduated from Webster High School in 1939 at the age of 19.  He was drafted into the Army at the age of 22 and served in England, France and Germany with the 80th Chemical Division which was responsible for laying ground smoke to protect the troops.  He was honorably discharged at the rank of Corporal, and for his service, was awarded a Good Conduct Medal, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal and a WW II Victory Medal.

Portions of the above narrative are contained in Walter's obituary, available for viewing online by clicking here

Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:

09/19/2024 at 03:30pm

Staging Location:

Miller Funeral and Cremation Services
3325 Winton Road South
Rochester, NY  14623

Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:

Bob Harder
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585-802-2288

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 during Visitation hours 4:00 - 7:00 pm.

Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?

yes

Second Staging Date and Staging Time:

09/20/2024 at 09:30am

Second Location:

St. Marianne Cope Parish
2061 E. Henrietta Rd.
Rochester, NY  14623

Second Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:

Bob Harder
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585-802-2288

Second Stage - Special Information:

Members will stand a flag line for the arrival of family and guests.  A Funeral Mass will take place at 10:00 am, followed by a dignified transfer and escort to Maplewood Cemetery, Rush, NY

Is there a Third Stage to this Mission?

no

Submitted by:

Bob Harder

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