PGRNY Completed Missions

Special Mission

Escort of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund
"The Wall That Heals"

All Military Branches

Multi-City, NY - 08/06/2024

Mission applies to the following Region(s):

Region 1, Region 2, Region 3

About the Mission:

Patriot Guard Riders has been invited by the Yates County Veterans Service Agency, and the Penn Yan Chamber of Commerce to participate in the escort of the 3/4 scale replica of the Vietnam Wall, from Auburn to Penn Yan, NY. The Wall That Heals, a moving replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, is bringing its spirit of remembrance and healing to Yates County from August 8 to August 11, 2024.

More than just a monument, The Wall is a journey of reflection. As you walk along the 375-foot black panels, etched with the names of 58,281 fallen service members, feel the weight of history and the enduring legacy of those who served.

This will be the only appearance of The Wall That Heals in New York this year.

Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:

08/06/2024 at 11:30am

Staging Location:

Finger Lakes Gaming
5857 NY Route 96
Farmington,  NY 14425

Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:

Dave Nichols
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585-269-1086

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:

Stage at 11:30 am for KSU at 11:40 for the 40 mile ride to the Finger Lakes Mall, Bass Pro Parking Lot, 1579 Clark St Rd Auburn, NY 13021. I'm planning on taking a leisurely ride via routes 96 and 318. For those wishing to join enroute, we will stop at the following locations:

1) I-90 East, Exit 42 off Thruway. Straight ahead is Rt 318, the 7-Eleven Convenience Store.  Address is 1735 NY-14, Phelps, NY 14532.  KSU 12:15 pm.
2) I-90 East, Exit 41, Rt 414 -1/2 mile south to Route 318, the Byrne Dairy.  Address is 1344 NY-414, Waterloo, NY 13165 KSU 12:35 pm

We will be arriving at Bass Pro approximately 1pm for a surprise PGR tribute.


Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?

yes

Second Staging Date and Staging Time:

08/06/2024 at 01:00 pm

Second Location:

Finger Lakes Mall
Bass Pro Shop parking lot
1579 Clark Rd.
Auburn, NY 13021

Second Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:

Dave Nichols
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585-269-1086

Second Stage - Special Information:

There will be a meet up at 1:00 pm, a debriefing of other riders and LEO escorts at 1:30 pm, with KSU at 2:00 pm for the 42 mile escort escort to Penn Yan Fireman’s Field, 110 Hicks St., Penn Yan, NY 14527.  We will stage and ride together as a PGR group with a "special tribute" to some of our brothers.  For those that may be available, once on site, please consider assisting the Wall That Heals team in the unloading and setup/assembly of the Wall.

Is there a Third Stage to this Mission?

no

Submitted by:

dave nichols

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