Memorial Mission
Vietnam War Veteran
Commemoration Event

All Military Branches

Corfu, NY - 03/29/2025
Mission applies to the following Region(s):
Region 1, Region 2
About the Mission:
The staff of Western New York National Cemetery has requested Patriot Guard Riders' participation in the last Commemoration of Vietnam War Veteran Event. The last US Troops left South Vietnam on 29 March 1973, marking the end of Vietnam War. The Capitol of South Vietnam fell to the North Vietnamese on 30 April 1975. 58,220 military personnel were Killed In Action and, as of February 10, 2025, 1,573 are still missing. On this day we honor those who served our nation in South Vietnam.
Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:
03/29/2025 at 10:30am
Staging Location:
Western New York National Cemetery
1254 Indian Falls Rd.
Corfu, NY 14036
Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:
SRC Dick Hancock
Special Covid-19 Mission Guidelines:
Updated 15, May 2024
The CDC has changed its COVID-19 protocol recommendations for 2024, updating them to reflect the changing severity and transmission of the virus. Please click here for the latest information and continue to practice common sense distancing protocols while in enclosed locations.
Special Information:
Members will meet at the main flag pole and form a flag line for the event.
Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?
no
Submitted by:
SRC Dick Hancock
rs 03/27; MER