Honor Mission
Ona Franklin Smith
US Air Force
Cold War veteran
Bath, NY - 07/03/2023
Mission applies to the following Region(s):
Region 1, Region 2
About the Mission:
The family of United States Air Force Veteran, Ona Franklin Smith, has requested Patriot Guard Riders support in honoring an American Hero. Mr. Smith proudly served our Country from 1954 through 1958 attaining the rank of Airman First Class. Airman First Class Smith spent two of his 4 year enlistment in Japan serving as an Administrative Clerk.
Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:
07/03/2023 at 01:15pm
Staging Location:
Fagan's Funeral Home
31 West Morris Street
Bath, NY 14810
Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:
Robert (Wheels) Wheeler
607-425-4341
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 form a flag line for the arrival of family and friends at the funeral home. Funeral service and military honors will begin at 2pm at the funeral home. Visitation will begin at the conclusion of the service, ending at 4pm. PGR members that are able to stay will continue the flag line until the conclusion of visitation.
Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?
no
Submitted by:
Robert K Wheeler
rs 07/02; MER
