Honor Mission
C.C. Cox, Jr.
US Air Force
Vietnam War Era Veteran
Multi-City, NY - 01/25/2025
Mission applies to the following Region(s):
Region 1, Region 2
About the Mission:
The family of C.C Cox, Jr. has requested Patriot Guard Riders' participation in his military honors funeral services. Mr. Cox passed 13 January 2025 at the age 88 with family at his side.
Mr. Cox served his nation for 20 years on active duty in the Air Force as an Administration Supervisor. His time included a 2 year tour of duty in Okinawa, Japan. Mr. Cox was honorably discharged on 31 May 1975 at Harve Montana Air Force Station as E-6. He was awarded Air Force Good Conduct Medal, 5 awards and Air Force Longevity Medal, 5 awards.
After his military service, Mr. Cox was a Pastor, serving his community until his passing.
Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:
01/25/2025 at 09:00am
Staging Location:
Jordon Grove Baptist Church
1264 Kensington Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14215
Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:
SRC Dick Hancock
Special Covid-19 Mission Guidelines:
Updated 15, May 2024
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Special Information:
Members will stand flag line for arriving guests and family. After mass and dignified transfer, members will escort our hero and his wonderful loving family to Ridge Lawn Cemetery.
Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?
yes
Second Staging Date and Staging Time:
01/25/2025 at 10:30am
Second Location:
Ridge Lawn Cemetery
800 Pine Ridge Rd.
Cheektowaga, NY 14225
Second Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:
SRC Dick Hancock
Second Stage - Special Information:
Members will stand flag line for arriving family and Mr. Cox for military honors.
Is there a Third Stage to this Mission?
no
Submitted by:
SRC Dick Hancock
rs 01/24; MER
