PGRNY Completed Missions

Memorial Mission

Road Naming Ceremony
SGT Terry James Garigen
US Army - Vietnam Veteran
Firefighter and PGR Member

All Military Branches

Darien, NY - 08/13/2024

***UPDATED 07 August 2024 - 15:25 hrs***
Please note that the date and time for
this mission has changed.  Please see
updated information below.

Mission applies to the following Region(s):

Region 1, Region 2

About the Mission:

On November 25, 26 & 29 2022, Patriot Guard Riders NY honored and celebrated the life of our hero, Terry James Garigen, who passed away unexpectedly on 20 November 2022. He was a decorated Vietnam War Army Combat Infantryman, beloved 50-year employee of the Darien Highway Department, Life Member of the Darien Volunteer Fire Department, dedicated PGRNY Region 1 Ride Captain, member of the Harder-O'Donnell American Legion Post 734 in Attica, local builder of structures, and highly-appreciated community neighbor.

With thanks to the efforts of NYS Assemblyman Steve Hawley & NYS Senator George Borrello, a portion of Route 77 (Alleghany Road) in the Town of Darien will be renamed "SGT Terry James Garigen Memorial Highway."

Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:

UPDATED

08/13/2024 at 09:00 am

Staging Location:

Town of Darien Highway Department
  and Darien Volunteer Fire Department
10537 Alleghany Road (Route 77)
Darien Center, NY 14040
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Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:

RC Ken Lyons & RC Don Higgins
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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:

UPDATED

The road-naming ceremony is scheduled to begin at 10:00 AM.

IMPORTANT: Please follow the parking directions given by SRC Dick "Dixie" Hancock.
Please be prepared with a clean 3x5 American or US Army flag as we stand in honor of our hero during the ceremony.

Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?

yes

Second Staging Date and Staging Time:

UPDATED

08/13/2024 at 08:30am

Second Location:

Tops Friendly Markets Parking Lot
12775 Broadway (Rt. 20)
Alden, NY 14004
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Second Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:

George Brown, RC, Reg-1
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Second Stage - Special Information:

UPDATED

This staging is for members coming from the west who would like to ride together to Darien. KSU at 09:00 am.
Please be prepared with a clean 3x5 American or US Army flag for the flag line at the ceremony.
Please ensure your large flags are securely attached to your bikes/vehicles.

Is there a Third Stage to this Mission?

yes

Third Staging Date and Staging Time:

UPDATED

08/13/2024 at 08:30am

Third Location:

Parking/Pull-off area east of the Village of Alexander, NY 14005
Route 20 (Broadway Rd.), adjacent to Browns Mills Road

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Acting Third Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:

Dave "Krash" Karr
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Third Stage - Special Information:

UPDATED

This staging is for members coming from the east who would like to ride together to Darien.  KSU at 09:00 am.
Please be prepared with a clean 3x5 American or US Army flag for the flag line at the ceremony.
Please ensure your large flags are securely attached to your bikes/vehicles.

Is there a Fourth Stage to this Mission?

no

Submitted by:

Don Higgins, RC, Reg-1

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