PGRNY Completed Missions

Honor Mission

Edward J. Belbas

US Army
Vietnam Era Veteran

North Tonawanda, NY - 07/03/2024

Mission applies to the following Region(s):

Region 1, Region 2

About the Mission:

The family of Edward J. Belbas has requested Patriot Guard Riders participation in his military honors funeral services. Mr. Belbas passed June 29, 2024 at the age of 77 with family at his side.

Born in Buffalo, NY, February 9, 1947, Mr. Belbas entered the Army on February 12, 1970 as Intel Staff Officer at Fort Devens, Massachusetts.  He was honorably discharged as 2nd Lieutenant on October 29, 1972. After his service to our nation, Mr. belbas was very active in his community as Coach and Vice Principal at North Tonawanda High School.

Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:

07/03/2024 at 10:45am

Staging Location:

Saint Jude The Apostle Parish
800 Niagara Falls Blvd.
North Tonawanda, NY  14120

Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:

Dick Hancock
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Special Covid-19 Mission Guidelines:

Updated 15, May 2024

The CDC has changed its COVID-19 protocol recommendations for 2024, updating them to reflect the changing severity and transmission of the virus. Please click here for the latest information and continue to practice common sense distancing protocols while in enclosed locations.

Special Information:

Members will stand flag line for arriving family and guests. Military honors are at the church. There is no escort or cemetery. Do what you can to support our hero and his family

Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?

no

Submitted by:

Dick (DIXIE)Hancock

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