PGRNY Completed Missions

Honor Mission

David W. Abel

United States Army
Global War on Terrorism Veteran

Corfu, NY - 07/28/2025

Mission applies to the following Region(s):

Region 1, Region 2

About the Mission:

Western New York National Cemetery staff has requested Patriot Guard Riders to participate in unaccompanied Army Veteran David W. Abel's military honors funeral services. Mr. Abel passed 13 May 2025.

Mr. Abel served his nation as a Combat Medic in the Army Reserves for 14 years. In 2006, he was ordered to active duty for 4 months, 20 days during the Global War on Terrorism. He was honorably discharged at the rank of Sergeant, and for his service, was awarded; Army Commendation Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon and an Armed Forces Reserve Medal w/"M" Device.  Patriot Guard Riders will be Mr. Abel's family.

Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:

07/28/2025 at 12:30am

Staging Location:

Western New York National Cemetery
1254 Indian Falls Rd.
Corfu, NY 14036

Acting Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:

Dave Fisher
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Special Information:

Members will park at Shelter #2 . Military honors are scheduled for 1pm. Thank you for standing for Sergeant David W. Abel. There are several missions on Monday. Please try to support them. Bring water, none is supplied.

Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?

no

Submitted by:

SRC Dick Hancock

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