Honor Mission
William Ernest Carl
US Army (Ret.)
Vietnam Veteran
West Seneca, NY - 11/19/2024
Mission applies to the following Region(s):
Region 1, Region 2
About the Mission:
The family of Colonel William Ernest Carl has requested Patriot Guard Riders' participation in his military honors funeral Services. Colonel Carl passed on 12 November 2024 with family by his side.
Colonel Carl was born in Buffalo, NY on 21 February 1931. After graduation from school, he entered the New York National Guard. On 1 April 1967, he was called up for 24 months of active duty, which included 18 months in Vietnam as Unit Tank Commander. He was honorably discharged from active duty in April of 1969, and continued in the National Guard for 19 years, totaling 21 years of service to our nation. For his service, he was awarded; Bronze Star Medal w/ Oak Leaf Cluster, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal w/60 device, Armed Forces Reserve Medal.
After his military service, Bill entered the workforce as a manager for Firestone and, after retiring, found a new role as a school bus driver in Buffalo.
Portions of the above narrative are contained in Colonel carl's obituary, available for viewing online by clicking here
Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:
11/19/2024 at 11:45am
Staging Location:
St. Mathews Cemetery
Veterans Field of Valor
180 French Rd.
West Seneca, NY 14224
Click here for map
Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:
Don Becker
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 form a flag line for arriving cortege. Military honors will be conducted at 12:45 pm. Dress for the weather and thank you for standing for our hero and family.
Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?
no
Submitted by:
SRC Dick Hancock
rs 11/15; MER
