PGRNY Completed Missions

HOTH Mission

Lone Eagle Honor Flight

All Military Branches

Buffalo, NY - 09/08 & 10/2023

Mission applies to the following Region(s):

Region 1, Region 2

About the Mission:

National Honor Flight and Buffalo Niagara Honor Flight have requested Patriot Guard Riders participation in supporting a "Lone Eagle Honor Flight" for a local terminally ill Vietnam War Veteran. A PGR flag line will be very much appreciated.

Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:

09/08/2023 at 09:30am

Staging Location:

Buffalo Niagara International Airport
4200 Genesee Street (Rt. 33)
Buffalo, NY 14225
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Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:

Tom Murphy
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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:

Please park in the first lot on the right at the end of the upper-level ramp.

PGR will provide a respectful flag line for arrival of the Veteran, Guardian and family, expected at approx. 10:30 AM. PGR will continue to honor the Veteran until they go through security, at which time this portion of the Mission is complete. (The Southwest flight is expected to depart at 1:00 PM.)

Please be prepared with a clean 3x5 American flag. Please consider devoting your time to ensure there is a good PGR presence in support and appreciation for the Vietnam War service of this brave Veteran.

Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?

yes

Second Staging Date and Staging Time:

09/10/2023 at 01:00pm

Second Location:

Buffalo Niagara International Airport
4200 Genesee Street (Rt. 33)
Buffalo, NY 14225
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Second Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:

Richard "Dixie" Hancock
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Second Stage - Special Information:

Please park in the first lot on the right at the end of the upper-level ramp.

PGR will provide a respectful flag line as we welcome home the Veteran and Guardian. (The Southwest flight is expected to arrive at 2:00 PM.)

Please be prepared with a clean 3x5 American flag. Please consider devoting your time to ensure there is a good PGR presence in support and appreciation for the Vietnam War service of this brave Veteran.

Is there a Third Stage to this Mission?

no

Submitted by:

Don Higgins, SRC, Region-1

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