PGRNY Completed Missions

Welcome Home Mission

WWII Veterans Return From Normandy

US Army

Rochester, NY - 06/09/2024

Mission applies to the following Region(s):

Region 1, Region 2

About the Mission:

Two WW II Veterans are returning home from D-Day events in Normandy tonight. The two Veterans are Joe Grossman and Ziggy Weinthal, and they were guests of The Greatest Generations Foundation.
Their flights have changed previously but new information has them arriving tonight 6/9/24 at 10:25PM.

If you are able please join us in welcoming home these hero's from this amazing trip.

Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:

06/09/2024 at 10:15pm

Staging Location:

Frederick Douglas Greater Rochester International Airport
1200 Brooks Ave.
Rochester, NY 14624

Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:

John P McMullen
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585-943-4964

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:

We will stage on the lower level (baggage claim area) in the center of airport where circular bench is located. Please bring your clean 3x5 flag as we will stand a welcome home flag line.

Park in ramp garage and be aware of detours due to ramp construction. I will have parking passes available so you will not have to pay for parking.

Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?

no

Submitted by:

John P McMullen

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