PGRNY Completed Missions

Honor Mission

Douglas J. Malone

US Marine Corps
Vietnam Era Veteran

Rochester, NY  - 06/11/2023

Mission applies to the following Region(s):

Region 1, Region 2

About the Mission:

The family of Douglas J. Malone has requested PGR to participate in honoring his Marine Corps service. Mr. Malone passed away May 22, 2023 at the age of 69.

Mr. Malone served in the US Marine Corps during the Vietnam War Era for three years from 1971-1974. He reached the rank of Corporal (Cpl, E-4) with a Primary Specialty of 2542, Marine Corps Communication Center Man. He was honorably discharged from active duty 28 May 1974 and completed his reserve obligation 27 May 1977.

Mr. Malone earned: Meritorious Unit Citation Ribbon, National Defense Service Medal.

Click here to read Mr. Malone's full obituary.

Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:

06/11/2023 at 11:00am

Staging Location:

Vietnam Memorial, Highland Park
175 Highland Ave
Rochester, NY 14620

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: Protect Yourself and Your Family from COVID-19, 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:

Stage at the Vietnam Memorial at 11:00am.  PGR Members will form a flag line for the arrival of the family, expected at 11:30am.  PGR Members will render honors during services - beginning 12:00pm - at the memorial

Suggested Parking:
Highland Park
1440 South Ave.
Rochester, NY 14620

Southwest Lot - gravel surface
Link to Map.

Please come prepared with a clean 3'x5' US or Marine Corps flag. Dress for the weather, current forecast calls for temperatures in the mid-70s and a chance of rain. Bring your own water.

Thank you for your time to honor the service and life of Corporal Douglas J. Malone and support his loving family.

Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?

no

Submitted by:

Bruce Forsyth

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