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Honor Mission
Thomas F. Gipp
United States Coast Guard
United States Mechant Marine
United States Army Veteran
North Tonawanda, NY - 12/30/2023
Mission applies to the following Region(s):
Region 1, Region 2
About the Mission:
The family of another American Hero has requested PGR presence to honor his life and service to our country. Mr Gipp served in the Merchant Marines from 1945-1946 Then served in the US Army from 1955-1957 as a Marine Engineer, and earned the Marksman Badge - Carbine. Mr Gipp passed Dec 25,2023 at the age of 96.
Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:
12/30/2023 at 09:00am
Staging Location:
Wattengal Funeral Home
533 Meadow Dr.
North Tonawanda, NY 14120
Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:
Don Becker
716-713-1332
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 stand an honorable flag line for the arrival of our hero's family and guests. After the funeral service at 10:00 and an honorable transfer, PGR will escort our hero to Elmlawn Cemetery 3939 Delaware Ave.Kenmore,New York for interment with military honors.This is a very short notice so if able arrive on time with an American or US Army flag and dress for the weather.
Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?
no
Submitted by:
Don Becker
rs 12/29
