PGRNY Completed Missions

Honor Mission

Brian J. Stevens

US Air Force
Vietnam Veteran

Multi-City, NY - 12/12/2024

Mission applies to the following Region(s):

Region 4, Region 5

About the Mission:

The family of Brian J. Stevens has requested Patriot Guard Riders' participation in his military honors funeral services. Brian, 78, passed on Sunday, December 8, 2024.

Born on November 16, 1946 in Albany, NY, Brian enlisted in the US Air Force on on 30 March 1966, during the Vietnam War, . He was trained as a Security Policeman (AFSC 81150), and served 3 years and 11 months on active duty, including a 1 year tour of duty in Thailand. He was honorably discharged on 27 February 1970 at the rank of Staff Sergeant (E-5), and for his service, was awarded the Air Force Commendation Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Small Arms Expert Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal 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:

12/12/2024 at 08:30am

Staging Location:

Blessed Sacrament Church
607 Central Ave.
Albany, NY 12206

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 church with a flag line for the arrival of the cortege. A Funeral Mass is scheduled for 09:00 am, followed by 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:

12/12/2024 at 11:00am

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:

Funeral services scheduled for 11:30 am.  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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