PGRNY Completed Missions

HOTH Mission

Buffalo Niagara Honor Flight Mission #18
Sendoff and Welcome Home

All Military Branches

Williamsville, NY - 10/12/2024

Mission applies to the following Region(s):

Region 1, Region 2

About the Mission:

The organizers of Buffalo Niagara Honor Flight, Mission #18 have requested Patriot Guard Riders participation in sending our hero's from WW II, Korean War and Vietnam War Veterans on a two day, all expenses paid trip to Washington D.C to view the monuments erected in their honor.

Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:

10/12/2024 at 07:15am

Staging Location:

National Fuel Headquarters
6363 Main St.
Williamsville, NY 14221

Acting Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:

Don Hayes
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716-863-3583

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 flag line for arriving veterans going to Washington, DC, then escort buses with veterans to Buffalo Niagara International Airport. Members will form flag line at departure in airport . Check with your ride captain for parking at airport. Be safe and thank you for your support.

Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?

yes

Second Staging Date and Staging Time:

10/13/2024 at 07:15pm

Second Location:

Buffalo Niagara International Airport
4200 Genesee St.
Buffalo, NY 14225

Acting Second Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:

Don Hayes
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Second Stage - Special Information:

Members will form flag line at South Western arrival gate. Flight #1312 is due to arrive 8:20 pm on Sunday. Members will escort our veterans back to National Fuel Headquarters, 6363 Main St., Williamsville, NY 14221, where family will be waiting to take them home.

Is there a Third Stage to this Mission?

no

Submitted by:

SRC Dick Hancock

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