PGRNY Completed Missions

Honor Mission

William J. Ross

US Air Force
Cold War Era Veteran

East Amherst, NY - 01/09/2025

Mission applies to the following Region(s):

Region 1, Region 2

About the Mission:

The family of William J. Ross has requested Patriot Guard Riders' participation in his military honors funeral services. Mr. Ross passed 2 January 2025 at the age of 67 with family at his side. There is very little information on Mr. Ross.  What we do know is that he served his nation for 22 days in the Air Force from 27 April 1976, until his honorable discharge at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas on 18 May 1976.

After his military service Mr. Ross worked at Dupont Chemical Co. as a welder and pipe fitter until he retired.

Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:

01/09/2025 at 05:00pm

Staging Location:

Dengler, Roberts, Perna Funeral Home
8630 Transit Rd.
East Amherst, NY  14051

Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:

Jon Ben
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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 flag line for arriving family and guests. Military honors are scheduled for 7 pm. Do what you can to support Mr. Ross and his family.

Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?

no

Submitted by:

SRC Dick Hancock

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