PGRNY Completed Missions

Honor Mission

Christopher J. States

US Army Veteran

Romulus, NY - 09/30/2022

Mission applies to the following Region(s):

Region 2, Region 3

About the Mission:

The family of Christopher J. States has asked PGR to participate in honoring their father's Cold War service to America. Mr. States passed July 02, 2020.

Mr. States served eight years active duty with the US Army, from 1977-1985. In that time, he achieved a Specialist Five (Sp5, E-5) grade. He carried the following MOSs: 63B20 - Light Wheeled Vehicle/Power Generation Mechanic (Skill Level 2) (seven years, eight months), and 91C2T - Practical Nurse (two years, eleven months). Mr. States served eighteen months of foreign duty and his final duty station was with the US Army Medical Command in Ft. Bragg, NC.

Mr. States training and education in the US Army included: Wheel Vehicle Mechanic Course (seven weeks), Nuclear, Biological, Chemical (NBC) Defense Course, Patient Care Phases 1, 2, and 3.

Mr. States earned: Army Service Ribbon, Army Good Conduct Medal, Overseas Service Ribbon, Cold War Service Medal, Honorable Discharge Commemorative Medal, Driver Badge, Expert Qualification Badge - M-16, and Expert Qualification Badge - Grenade.

A full obituary is available for viewing online by clicking here

Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:

09/30/2022 at 10:15am

Staging Location:

Sampson Veterans Memorial Cemetery
6632 NY-96A
Romulus, NY 14541
Link to Map

Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:

Bruce Forsyth - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

585-348-7664

Special Covid-19 Mission Guidelines:

Updated 8 March 2022

Based on the most current COVID-19 Prevention Guidelines: NYS Guidelines of 2 March 2022, 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:

10:15 a.m. Stage at the entrance to Sampson in the small parking lot just west of the registration shack. 10:30 a.m. PGR Members will form a flag line at the registration shack for the arrival of the funeral director and Mr. States. 10:50 a.m. PGR Members will escort the cortege from the entrance to the Committal Shelter. Services are scheduled for 11:00 a.m. at the Committal Shelter and will include military salutes.  Please be prepared with a clean 3x5 American or US Army flag, your own water, and dress for the weather. Please ensure any vehicle mounted flags are secure.

Thank you for devoting your time to help honor the US Army service of Christopher J. States and to support his loving family.

Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?

no

Submitted by:

bruce forsyth

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