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Honor Mission
Lieutenant Aaron W. Salter, Jr.
Buffalo Police Department (Retired)
Multi-City, NY - 05/24/2022
 
 
Mission applies to the following Region(s): Region 1, Region 2
About the Mission:

The Buffalo Police Department (BPD) and the family of retired BPD Lt. Aaron W. Salter. Jr. have requested the Patriot Guard Riders to participate in honoring this man, who gave his life in an attempt to save the lives of others during the horrific, senseless shooting at the Tops Market in Buffalo on 14 May 2022.

We have worked hard to cultivate a mutual relationship of respect and cooperation with the BPD, and we are honored that they have requested us for this important Mission.

Click here to read the obituary.

Here are 2 articles regarding Lt. Aaron W. Salter. Jr

Click here for the People.com article.

Click here for the Buffalo News article.

Primary Staging Date: 05/24/2022
Primary Staging Time: 03:30
AM or PM: pm
Staging Location:

Amigone Funeral Home - Delaware Chapel
1132 Delaware Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14209

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Lead Ride Captain: Don Becker
Lead Ride Captain email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Lead Ride Captain Phone #:  
Special Covid-19 Mission Guidelines:
Updated 8 March 2022

Based on the most current COVID-19 Prevention Guidelines: NYS Guidelines of 2 March 2022, and CDC Guidelines of 3 March 2022, going forward, the Lead Ride Captain for any mission will be responsible for determining whether PGR members will have to mask up or not. Please ensure that you have a mask with you, should the need arise, and respect the LRC’s decision in these matters.

Special Information: The calling hours for Lt. Salter, Jr. are from 2:00 - 8:00 pm.
PGR will provide a respectful flag line for a 2 hour period from 4:00-6:00 pm while the Salter family is present.
Please arrive with a clean 3x5 American flag, and dress for the weather.
Thank you for taking time to participate in honoring the life and service of Hero Lt. Aaron W. Salter, Jr., and to support his loving and grieving family.
Is there a Second Stage to this Mission? yes
Second Staging Date: 05/25/2022
Second Staging Time: 09:30
Second Stage - AM or PM: am
Second Location:

The Chapel
500 Crosspoint Parkway
Getzville, NY 14068

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Second Lead Ride Captain: Don Higgins
Second LRC Email and Phone #: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Second Stage - Special Information: The PGR will stand a respectful flag line for arrival of the family, friends, supporters and dignitaries.
There will be a 1 hour visitation from 11:00 am - 12:00 pm, with the funeral to follow at 12:00 pm.
Please be prepared with a clean 3x5 American flag.
Following the dignified transfer, PGR will participate in the escort to Forest Lawn Cemetery, Delaware at Delavan, Buffalo, NY for burial.
It is expected (rightfully) that this will be a very large and significant Mission, with many moving parts and involvement of many agencies and organizations.
Please plan to cooperate fully with the directions given, to ensure a safe and successful Mission.
ATTENTION Region-1 Ride Captains: If you plan to participate, your assistance as needed will be appreciated.
Thank you for taking time to participate in respectfully representing the PGRNY during this Mission in honor of this amazing Hero, Lt. Aaron W. Salter, Jr., Buffalo Police Department (Retired.)
Is there a Third Stage to this Mission? no
   
Submitted by: Don Higgins, SRC, Region-1
Email of Submitter: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
  rb 05/22

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