Honor Mission
Willie L. Hunley, Jr.
US Marine Corps
Vietnam Era Veteran
Multi-City, NY - 09/07/2024
Mission applies to the following Region(s):
Region 1, Region 2
About the Mission:
Patriot Guard Riders has been requested to stand in honor of another American hero. Willie L. Hunley served over 10 years, and obtained the rank of Staff Sergeant (E-6). He served foreign duty in Okinawa during the Vietnam Era. For his service, SSGT Hunley earned a Meritorious Unit Citation Ribbon, Meritorious Mast (3 Awards), Sea Service Deployment Ribbon, Good Conduct Medal (2 Awards), Letter of Recognition, Pistol Sharpshooter and Rifle Sharpshooter Medal.
Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:
09/07/2024 at 10:00am
Staging Location:
Unity Baptist Church
183 Sycamore St.
Buffalo, NY
Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:
Don Becker
716-713-1332
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 an honorable flag line for the arrival of our hero's family and guests.There will be a wake at 11:00, then a funeral service at 12:00. After the service and a dignified transfer, PGR will escort the cortege to Lakeside Cemetery, 4810 Camp Rd., Hamburg, New York for interment with military honors. Please arrive on time with an American or US Marine Corp Flag and dress for the weather. Mr Hunley is the brother of Marine Corps veteran Harvey Hunley, who PGR honored at his funeral services in February of 2023.
Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?
no
Submitted by:
Don Becker
rs 09/02; MER
