Honor Mission
William E. Palmer
US Marine Corps
Vietnam Veteran
Multi-City, NY - 05/31/2024
Mission applies to the following Region(s):
Region 1, Region 2
About the Mission:
The family of William (Bill) E. Palmer has requested PGR to honor his service to America, and celebrate his life at his services. Mr. Palmer passed away 27 May 2024 at the age of 76.
Mr. Palmer served in the US Marine Corps as a Combat Engineer (MOS 1371), rising to the rank of Sergeant. He served three years, nine months active duty service from 1966-1970, including one year, one month foreign duty in Vietnam.
For his service, Mr. palmer Earned: USMC Combat Action Ribbon, Presidential Unit Citation, Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal w/3 Campaign Stars and a Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal w/ 60 Device
A full obituary is available for viewing online by clicking here
Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:
05/31/2024 at 10:00 am
Staging Location:
Fuller Funeral Home, Inc.
190 Buffalo Street
Canandaigua, NY 14424
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Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:
bruce forsyth
585-348-7664
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:
PGR members will form a flag line at the funeral home in anticipation of the arrival of family members at 10:30 am. Members will hold the flag line until the beginning of services at 11:00 am. Following services at the funeral home, PGR members will perform a dignified transfer and escort the cortège to:
New York State Veterans Cemetery – Finger Lakes
6632 NY-96A
Romulus, NY 14541
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At the cemetery, PGR members will participate in the services at the Committal Shelter and render a final salute. Services at the cemetery are expected to begin at 1:00 pm.
There is a PGR Honor Mission just prior to Mr. Palmer's at the cemetery. If you attend that earlier mission and would like to join this one, you may join up at the rest area just north of the cemetery, or meet us at the cemetery gate house. Please come prepared with a clean US or Marine Corps flag. Ensure your large flags are securely attached to your vehicle for the escort. Dress for the weather, current forecast is for temperatures in the low 70s and mostly sunny, and bring your own water.
Thank you for taking time to honor the service and life of William E. Palmer and to support his loving family.
Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?
No
Submitted by:
bruce forsyth
BM - 05/29; MER
