PGRNY Completed Missions

Honor Mission

Carl G. Kopp

U.S. Army
Korean War Veteran

East Aurora, NY - 04/22/2023

Mission applies to the following Region(s):

Region 1, Region 2

About the Mission:

Patriot Guard Riders has been requested to stand in honor of the life and service of Carl G. Kopp of East Aurora, NY, who passed away on 16 April 2023.

Mr. Kopp served our nation for 2 years on active duty in the US Army from 1952-1954, including 16 months of foreign service in the Republic of Korea. Assigned to the 7th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division, Mr. Kopp received multiple wounds in action against the enemy on 10 July 1953. Mr. Kopp was honorably discharged from active duty on 29 September 1954 with the rank of Corporal (E-4), and he received the following awards: Purple Heart Medal; Combat Infantryman Badge; National Defense Service Medal; Korean Service Medal w/1 Bronze Campaign Star; United Nations Service Medal (Korea); and Korean War Service Medal.

A full obituary is available for viewing online by clicking here

Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:

04/22/2023 at 1:00 pm

Staging Location:

Nativity Lutheran Church
970 East Main Street (Rt. 20A)
East Aurora, NY 14052
 
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Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:

Richard "Dixie" Hancock - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Special Covid-19 Mission Guidelines:

Updated 8 March 2022

Based on the most current COVID-19 Prevention Guidelines: Protect Yourself and Your Family from COVID-19, 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:

NOTE: The family will conduct a private burial of Mr. Kopp before the Mission begins.  PGR will provide a respectful flag line for arrival of the family and guests. Calling hours are from 2:00-3:00 PM, followed by a funeral service and military honors at 3:00 PM. There is no escort involved in this Mission. Please arrive with a clean 3x5 American or US Army flag, and dress for the weather.

Thank you for devoting your time to help honor the Korean War combat service of Carl G. Kopp, and to support his proud and loving family.

Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?

no

Submitted by:

Don Higgins, SRC, Region-1

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