Honor Mission
James A. Sobierajski
US Air Force Reserve Veteran
Elma, NY - 12/20/2024
Mission applies to the following Region(s):
Region 1, Region 2
About the Mission:
The family of James A. Sobierajski has requested Patriot Guard Riders participation in his military honors funeral services. James passed on 15 December 2024 at the age of 81 with family at his side. James entered the Air Force Reserves at the age of 21 on 21 May 1964 as Airport Administration Specialist with the 214th Squadron, Niagara Falls Airbase. He was honorably discharged at the rank of Staff Sergeant on 22 January 1970. After his military service, James worked at Sears in Buffalo, NY for 30 yrs, along with owning a liquor store.
Click here to read the obituary.Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:
12/20/2024 at 08:30am
Staging Location:
St. Gabriel Church
5271 Clinton St.
Elma, NY 14059
Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:
Jim Drzewiecki
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 a flag line for arriving family and friends. After Mass Of Christian Burial and dignified transfer, PGR will escort our hero and family to Union Cemetery, Elma.
Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?
yes
Second Staging Date and Staging Time:
12/20/2024 at 09:30am
Second Location:
Union Cemetery
470 Rice Rd.
Elma, NY 14059
Second Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:
Jim Drzewiecki
Second Stage - Special Information:
Members will stand a flag line for arriving cortege. After dignified transfer, Military Honors will be conducted. Thank you for standing for James.
Is there a Third Stage to this Mission?
no
Submitted by:
SRC Dick Hancock
rb 12/18
