PGRNY Completed Missions

Honor Mission

Benjamin W. Wagar

US Army
Vietnam Veteran

Multi-City, NY - 04/10/2024

Mission applies to the following Region(s):

Region 4, Region 5

About the Mission:

The family of Benjamin W. "Bennie" Wagar has requested Patriot Guard Riders participation in his military honors funeral services. Mr. Wagar, 73, of Brunswick, passed away at his residence surrounded by his family on Wednesday, April 3, 20204.

Born in Troy, New York, Mr. Wagar was a graduate of Lansingburgh High School, Class of 1969 and attended Hudson Valley Community College. He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War and was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with 3 Bronze Service Stars, the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal w/60 Device, and a Sharpshooter Badge (Rifle). He was honorably discharged at the rank of Specialist 4th Class.

Mr. Wagar retired from the Mohawk Paper Mill in Waterford. He loved his motorcycle and riding as well as to work outdoors and in the woods on their own land formerly a working farm.

A full obituary is available for viewing online by clicking here

Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:

04/10/2024 at 07:30am

Staging Location:

John J. Sanvidge Funeral Home
565 Fourth Ave.
Troy, NY 12182

Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:

Ray Sestak
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518-669-3358

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:

Staging at the funeral home with a flag line for the dignified transfer. Escort to Saratoga National Cemetery for interment with military honors.

Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?

yes

Second Staging Date and Staging Time:

04/10/2024 at 08:30am

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:

Interment with military honors scheduled for 09:00. 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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