PGRNY Completed Missions

Honor Mission

Alexander E. Shapiro

US Air Force
Vietnam Veteran

Multi-City, NY - 01/14/2025

Mission applies to the following Region(s):

Region 4, Region 5

About the Mission:

The family of Alexander E. Shapiro has requested Patriot Guard Riders' participation in his military honors funeral services. Mr. Shapiro, 80, passed on Wednesday, January 8, 2025.

Born in Troy, NY, Alexander, a graduate of Tamarac High School attended Hudson Valley Community College prior to enlisting in the US Air Force on 6 October 1964. He was trained as an Aircraft Radio Maintenance Technician (AFSC 30150) at Keesler AFB where he graduated first in his class. He served 4 years on active duty, including a one year tour of duty at Cam Ranh Air Force Base, Vietnam. He was honorably discharged at the rank of Sergeant on 1 October 1968, and for his service was awarded; Air Force Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal w/2 Bronze Service Stars and a Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal w/60 Device.

After his honorable military discharge, Al embarked on a successful 35-year career with the Xerox Company in Albany. 

A full obituary is available for viewing online by clicking here

Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:

01/14/2025 at 12:00pm

Staging Location:

Glenville Funeral Home
9 Glenridge Road
Schenectady, NY 12302

Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:

Ray Sestak
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518-669-3358

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:

Staging at the funeral home with a flag line for the arrival of family and guests at 12:30 pm. Anticipated KSU of 1:00 pm for escort to Saratoga National Cemetery for a 2:00 pm interment with military honors.

Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?

yes

Second Staging Date and Staging Time:

01/14/2025 at 01:30pm

Second Location:

Saratoga National Cemetery
200 Duell Road
Schuylerville, NY 12871

Second Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:

Ray Sestak
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518-669-3358

Second Stage - Special Information:

Please stage quietly and in accordance with current guidelines.

Is there a Third Stage to this Mission?

no

Submitted by:

Ray Sestak

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