PGRNY Completed Missions

Honor Mission

William Geary, Sr.

US Marine Corps
Vietnam War Veteran

West Seneca, NY - 01/10/2025

Mission applies to the following Region(s):

Region 1, Region 2

About the Mission:

The family of Vietnam Veteran William Geary, Sr. has requested Patriot Guard Riders' participation in his military honors funeral services. Mr. Geary passed on 6 January 2025 at the age of 79 with his family at his side.

Mr. Geary entered the Marine Corps on 12 January 1966 and served our nation for 4 years on active duty, with 16 months in Vietnam as a Radio Relay Operator. Corporal William Geary was honorably discharged on 2 February 1970, with reserve obligations ending 17 February 1972. For his service, Mr. Geary was awarded; Presidential Unit Citation, Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal w/ 4 Bronze Stars, Vietnam Campaign Medal w/ 60 Device, Combat Action Ribbon and Marksman Badge ( M-14).

Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:

01/10/2025 at 09:30am

Staging Location:

Reddington Funeral Home
3855 Seneca St.
West Seneca, NY 14224

Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:

Don Becker
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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. Military honors are after Mass at funeral home. Do what you can to support Mr. Geary and his loving family.

Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?

no

Submitted by:

SRC Dick Hancock

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