PGRNY Completed Missions

Honor Mission

Dona B. Osborne

United States Navy
Vietnam War Era Veteran

Corfu, NY - 07/28/2025

Mission applies to the following Region(s):

Region 1, Region 2

About the Mission:

Patriot Guard Riders has been requested by the staff of Western New York National Cemetery to participate in unaccompanied Navy Veteran Petty Officer 3rd Class Dona B. Osborne's military honors funeral services. Mr. Osborne passed on 13 May 2025.

Mr. Osborne entered the Navy on 24 June 1972, trained as a Boatswain's Mate and was assigned to the USS Oriskany ( CV-34), an Essex-Class Aircraft Carrier. He served for 4 years on active duty, with 3 years 9 months Foreign and Sea service. He was honorably discharged at Naval Reserve Personnel Center New Orleans, Louisiana on 15 July 1976.

Patriot Guard Riders and the Honor Guard will be Mr. Osborne's family

Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:

07/28/2025 at 01:30pm

Staging Location:

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

Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:

SRC Dick Hancock
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Special Information:

Members will park at Shelter #2 for military honors services. Patriot Guard Riders and the Cemetery Honor Guard will be Mr. Osborne's family. Thank you for standing for our Veterans.

Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?

no

Submitted by:

SRC Dick Hancock

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