Dedication Mission
Columbarium Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
All Military Branches
Corfu, NY - 09/26/2024
Mission applies to the following Region(s):
Region 1, Region 2
About the Mission:
The staff of Western New York National Cemetery has requested Patriot Guard Riders participation in the ribbon cutting ceremony for the official opening of the Columbarium. The Columbarium is designed to accomodate 4,000 sets of cremains of military veterans, with seating for family members who wish to visit their fallen heroes. The ceremony is not open to the public.
Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:
09/26/2024 at 08:30am
Staging Location:
Western New York National Cemetery
1254 Indian Falls Rd.
Corfu, NY 14036
Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:
Dick (Dixie) Hancock
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 stand a flag line during ceremony at the Columbarium.
Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?
no
Submitted by:
Dick (DIXIE)Hancock
rs 09/24; MER