PGRNY Completed Missions

Honor Mission

Donald W. Seefeldt

US Army
WW II veteran

Multi-City, NY - 06/06/2023

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 WW II Veteran Donald W. Seefeldt, who passed away on 1 June 2023,

Military documentation has not been received as of this writing. However, the following excerpt is from the Addison Funeral Home obituary: "Formerly of N. Collins and Medina, NY, a proud WWII Normandy Veteran, passed away, June 1, 2023. During his military service, he earned the rank of corporal in the US Army, served in the 4th Infantry Division and participated in the Allied Forces D-day Invasion of Normandy. Mr. Seefeldt was awarded WWII Victory Medal, European African Middle Eastern Campaign, the Bronze Star, Army Good Conduct, Army of Occupation, Jubilee of Liberty, NY Conspicuous Service, Combat Inf. Badge and the French Legion Medal of Honor. Don was a charter member of the Eden VFW Post 8265, a Lifetime member of Newell – Faulkner American Legion Post 880."

A full obituary is available for viewing online by clicking here

Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:

06/06/2023 at 08:30am

Staging Location:

Addison Funeral Home
262 North Main Street
Angola, NY 14006
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Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:

Don Becker - 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 provide a respectful flag for arrival of the family and friends. There is a short calling hours from 9:30-10:00 AM, with the funeral service scheduled for 10:00 AM Following the service and dignified transfer, PGR will provide an escort to Collins Center Cemetery, 3415 Main Street (Rt. 39) for burial with Military Honors.
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Please be prepared with a clean 3x5 American or US Army flag, dress for the weather and ensure your large flags are securely attached.
Acknowledging that this is short notice, please do your best to help honor another WW-II Hero - Donald W. Seefeldt - 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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