PGRNY Completed Missions

Honor Mission

Arthur J. Thomas

US Army
Cold War Era Veteran

Corfu, NY - 11/20/2024

Mission applies to the following Region(s):

Region 1, Region 2

About the Mission:

The staff at Western New York National Cemetery has requested Patriot Guard Riders' participation in unaccompanied veteran Arthur J. Thomas' military honors funeral services. Arthur passed 31 May 2019.

Born 13 April 1941 in Buffalo, NY Arthur entered the Army on 18 June 1962, and served his nation 24 months active duty in Fort Bliss,Texas.  He was honorably discharged 22 June 1964 with reserve obligation ending 17 June 1968. Military honors will take place at 11:00 am 20 November 2024. Patriot Guard Riders will be Mr. Thomas' family.

Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:

11/20/2024 at 10:30am

Staging Location:

Western New York National Cemetery
1254 Indian Falls Rd.
Corfu, NY 14036

Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:

Dick Hancock
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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 stage at new Committal Parking Area. Thank you for standing for Mr. Thomas.

Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?

no

Submitted by:

SRC Dick Hancock

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