PGRNY Completed Missions

Honor Mission

Donald Ray "Julio" Miller

US Army
Vietnam Veteran

Corfu, NY - 05/05/2023

Mission applies to the following Region(s):

Region 1, Region 2

About the Mission:

The family of Vietnam Veteran Donald Ray "Julio" Miller of Clarence, NY has requested Patriot Guard Riders participation in honoring his life and service. Mr. Miller passed away on 28 April 2023.

Mr. Miller served our nation for 2 years on active duty in the US Army from 1967-1969, with an Army MOS of 76X20-Subsistence Supply Specialist. He served 12 months in Vietnam, assigned to 2nd Battalion, 67th Armor, 2nd Armored Division, and he was wounded (date TBD) in action against the enemy. Mr. Miller was honorably discharged from active duty on 25 July 1969 with the rank of Specialist Four, and he earned the following awards: Purple Heart Medal; National Defense Service Medal; Vietnam Service Medal w/1 Silver Service Star (6 Awards); Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal; M-60 Machine Gun Marksman Badge; and Rifle Sharpshooter Badge.

A full obituary is available for viewing online by clicking here

Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:

05/05/2023 at 12:00pm

Staging Location:

Town of Pembroke Highway Department
1145 Main Street at Intersection of Routes 5 & 77
Corfu, NY 14036
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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:

PGR will stand by with a respectful flag line for arrival of the hearse and Mr. Miller. KSU at 12:35 PM for the escort to the WNY National Cemetery, 1254 Indian Falls Rd, Corfu, NY 14036 for the 1:00 PM interment ceremony with Military Honors.

Please be prepared with a clean 3x5 American or US Army flag, dress for the weather, and ensure your large flags are securely attached.
Thank you for devoting your time to help honor the US Army Vietnam War service of Donald Ray "Julio" Miller, and to support his loving family.

Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?

no

Submitted by:

Don Higgins, SRC, Region-1

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