PGRNY Completed Missions

Honor Mission

Irina Pivtchev

US Army
Cold War Era Veteran

Corfu, NY - 10/31/2024

Mission applies to the following Region(s):

Region 1, Region 2

About the Mission:

The staff at Western New York National Cemetery has requested Patriot Guard Riders' participation in unaccompanied US Army Veteran Irina Pivtchev military honors funeral services. Irina passed 22 October 2024 at the age of 67.

She entered the Army 17 October 1978 at 21 yrs old, and served our nation  for 5 years and 11months as a Motor Transport Operator. Irina served 2 years and 9 months in Italy as a Vehicle Driver. She was honorably discharged from active duty on 18 September 1984. For her service, she was awarded; Good Conduct Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, Drivers Badge, Expert Rifle (M-16) and a Marksman Badge (Hand Grenade). Patriot Guard Riders and WNYNC Honor Guard will be Irina Pivtchev's family.

Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:

10/31/2024 at 10:00am

Staging Location:

Pembroke Town Highway Dept.
1145 Main St.
Corfu, NY 14036

Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:

Tom Murphy
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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 stage at Pembroke Town Highway Dept. KSU at 10:30am. Members will ride as a group to WNYNC to honor our hero.

Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?

no

Submitted by:

SRC Dick Hancock

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