PGRNY Completed Missions

Honor Mission

William “Bill” R. Woods

US Navy
Vietnam Era Veteran

Honeoye, NY - 07/07/2023

Mission applies to the following Region(s):

Region 1, Region 2

About the Mission:

The family of William “Bill” R. Woods has requested Patriot Guard Riders participation in his military honors Funeral services. Bill, 76, passed away on Sunday, June 25, 2023, at the House of John in Clifton Springs, NY.

Born in Ravenna, OH, Bill proudly served his country in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War Era. He enlisted in the United States Navy on 25 March 1964, and was honorably discharged on 24 October 1968. Total service years of 4 years and 7 months. He obtained the rank of Petty Officer Second Class (E-5). He proudly served on the USS Wilkinson (DL-5), a Mitscher Class Destroyer as a Sonar Technician, Surface, based out of Newport Naval Station, Newport RI.

He served three years Reserve Duty: 1964-1967. He was called to Active Duty on 10 April 1967. He served one year seven months active duty: 1967-1968.
He earned the National Defense Service Medal.

Mr. Woods obituary is available for viewing online by clicking here

Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:

07/07/2023 at 02:30pm

Staging Location:

Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home
8624 Main Street
Honeoye, NY 14471
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Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:

Scott MacCollum, Acting Ride Captain
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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:

Family is expected at approximately 2:45pm. Calling hours are 3-5pm with Military Honors at 5pm.  Water will be provided by the Funeral Home.  Please be prepared with a clean 3x5 US or US Navy Flag.

Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?

no

Submitted by:

bruce forsyth

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