PGRNY Completed Missions

Honor Mission

William E. Reusch

United States Air Force
Korean War Era Veteran

Buffalo, NY - 11/12/2025

Mission applies to the following Region(s):

Region 1, Region 2

About the Mission:

The family of US Air Force Korean War Era Veteran William E. Reusch has requested Patriot Guard Riders to participate in his military honors funeral services. Mr. Reusch passed on 7 November 2025 at the age of 94, surrounded by his family.

Mr. Reusch entered the Air Force on 2 January 1951.  He served his nation with 4 years active service, including 36 months of foreign/sea service, trained as a Material Management Specialist (AFSC-64150). He was honorably discharged as Sergeant (T), (E-6), on 7 January 1955 at 801st Air Division, Lockbourne Air Base, Ohio. For his service he was awarded; Air Force Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal and an Air Force Occupation Medal (Germany).

After his military service, he worked for Conrail in Buffalo, NY, retiring after 38 years of dedicated service.

Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:

11/12/2025 at 04:30pm

Staging Location:

Castiglia Funeral Home
873 Abbott Rd.
Buffalo, NY  14220

Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:

Jim Drzewiecki
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Special Information:

Members will stand a flag line for arriving guests. At 6:30 pm, military honors will be conducted. Do what you can to support our veteran and his loving family.

Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?

no

Submitted by:

SRC Dick Hancock

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