Honor Mission
Michael Charles Harrigan
US Marine Corps
Cold War Era Veteran
Corfu, NY - 03/06/2025
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' participation in unaccompanied US Marine Corp Veteran Michael Charles Harrigan military honors funeral services. Michael passed at the age of 81 on 12 February 2025.
Michael entered the Marine Corps on 3 October 1961, and served his nation at Camp LeJeune, North Carolina as a Bulk Fuelman Specialist (MOS 1391 ). He was honorably discharged as Corporal ( E-4 ) on 31 July 1965 with reserve obligations ending 31 July 1967. Corporal Harrigan was awarded a Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal and Marksman Rifle Badge ( M- !4 ). Patriot Guard Riders will be Michael's family.
Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:
03/06/2025 at 10:30am
Staging Location:
Western New York National Cemetery
1254 Indian Falls Rd.
Corfu, NY 14036
Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:
Jim Drzewiecki
716-570-0734
Special Covid-19 Mission Guidelines:
Updated 15, May 2024
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Special Information:
Members will stand a flag line for unaccompanied veteran Michael Charles Harrigan for military honors. Thank you for standing for our hero.
Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?
no
Submitted by:
SRC Dick Hancock
rs 03/03; MER