PGRNY Completed Missions

Honor Mission

Theodore L. Wirth

US Navy
Korean War Era Veteran

Wheatfield, NY - 01/08/2025

Mission applies to the following Region(s):

Region 1, Region 2

About the Mission:

The family of Theodore L. Wirth has requested Patriot Guard Riders' participation in his military honors funeral services. Mr. Wirth passed 4 January 2025 at the age of 88.

Mr. Wirth entered the US Navy on 3 June 1953 at the age of 17 and served as a Gunners Turrett Mate on the USS Newport News, a Des Moines Class Heavy Cruiser. Mr. Wirth served our nation for 3 years and 7 months active duty, with 2 years of sea service during the Korean War. He was honorably discharged as 3rd Class Petty Officer at Portsmouth, Virginia on 17 January 1957, and was awarded a Navy Occupation Service Medal.

After Mr. Wirth's military service, he worked for Ferro Ceramics Corporation until his retirement.

Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:

01/08/2025 at 10:30am

Staging Location:

Dubois Funeral Home
2436 Niagara Rd.
Wheatfield, NY 14304

Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:

SRC Dick Hancock
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Special Covid-19 Mission Guidelines:

Updated 15, May 2024

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Special Information:

Members will stand flag line for arriving family and guests. After mass and dignified transfer, PGR will process to Acacia Park Cemetery for military honors. Do what you can to support Mr. Wirth and his family.

Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?

yes

Second Staging Date and Staging Time:

01/08/2025 at 11:30am

Second Location:

Acacia Park Cemetery
4215 Tonawanda Creek Rd.
North Tonawanda,, NY 14120

Second Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:

SRC Dick Hancock
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Second Stage - Special Information:

Members will stand flag line for arriving family. After a dignified transfer, military honors will be conducted.

Is there a Third Stage to this Mission?

no

Submitted by:

SRC Dick Hancock

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