Honor Mission
Michael L. DeFisher
United States Air Force
Cold War Era Veteran
Livonia, NY - 01-19-2026
Mission applies to the following Region(s):
Region 1, Region 2
About the Mission:
The Family of US Air Force Veteran Michael L. DeFisher has requested Patriot Guard Riders to participate in his military honors funeral services. Mr. DeFisher passed at the age of 69 surrounded by his loving family at home.
Mike entered the Air Force during December of 1975, serving his nation with 3 years of active service at Dyess Air Base, Abilene, Texas, as Crew Chief on a B-52 Stratofortress. He was honorably discharged at Dyess in December of 1978. He completed his 3 year reserve obligations at Niagara Falls Air Base, Niagara Falls, NY.
After his military service, Mike worked for the IBEW Local 86 out of Rochester, NY.
Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:
01-19-2026 at 10:30am
Staging Location:
Dougherty Funeral Home
21 Big Tree St.
Livonia, NY 14487
Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:
SRC Dick Hancock
Special Information:
Members will stand a flag line for arriving family. After dignified transfer, PGR will escort Mike DeFisher and his loving family to Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Geneseo, NY for a military honors interment. Make sure large flags are secure for escort to cemetery.
Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?
yes
Second Staging Date and Staging Time:
01-19-2026 at 11:00am
Second Location:
Mount Pleasant Cemetery
5151 Lakeview Rd.
Geneseo, NY 14454
Second Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:
SRC Dick Hancock
Second Stage - Special Information:
PGR will stand a flag line for arriving cortege. After dignified transfer, military honors will be conducted. Dress for the weather.
Is there a Third Stage to this Mission?
no
Submitted by:
SRC Dick Hancock
rs 01/17; MER
