PGRNY Completed Missions

Memorial Mission

Memorial Day Weekend - Flags In
 Saratoga National Cemetery

All Military Branches

Schuylerville, NY - 05/25/2024

Mission applies to the following Region(s):

Region 4, Region 5, Region 6

About the Mission:

Patriot Guard Riders will once again have the honor of joining other organizations in the placing of American Flags on the grave sites of our veterans.

PGR is assigned to Section 8. Once completed, please feel free to help out others in any of the other sections.

Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:

05/25/2024 at 09:00am

Staging Location:

Saratoga National Cemetery
200 Duell Rd
Schuylerville, NY 12871

Park on right side of the road at section 8.

Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:

Bill Schaaf
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518-542-0608

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:

Flag placement on veterans graves will begin at 09:30am.

Patriot Guard Riders, upon completion of veteran flag placements in Section 8, will be placing "Gold Star" flags on the grave-sites of those who have lost their lives on active duty as well as the three Medal Of Honor flags.

There will be a breakfast for volunteers beginning at 10:00 am provided by the American Legion - Section 5.

All volunteers are encouraged to stay for Stage Two of this mission, as detailed below.

Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?

yes

Second Staging Date and Staging Time:

05/25/2024 at 10:45am

Second Location:

Saratoga National Cemetery
200 Duell Rd
Schuylerville, NY 12871

Second Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:

Bill Schaaf
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518-542-0608

Second Stage - Special Information:

Saratoga National Cemetery will be conducting a Memorial Day ceremony at the main flag pole beginning at 11:00am.

Members will form a flag line near and around the main flag pole. A dual fire truck and flag will be on display behind the main flag pole, where a cannon salute will be conducted during the ceremony. Please bring your clean 3 x 5 American Flag in case pole flags aren't available.

Is there a Third Stage to this Mission?

no

Submitted by:

Bill Schaaf

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