PGRNY Completed Missions

Honor Mission

Bruce R. Zeller, Sr.

US Army
Cold War Era Veteran

Schuylerville, NY - 11/08/2023

Mission applies to the following Region(s):

Region 4, Region 5

About the Mission:

The family of Bruce R. Zeller, Sr. has requested Patriot Guard Riders participation in his military honors funeral services. Bruce, 80, of Quaker Springs, passed away Wednesday, October 25, 2023, at his residence.

Born in Albany, Bruce enlisted in the US Army on 29 March 1962. He was assigned to the 54th Quartermaster Company as a Textile Repairman (MOS 461.10). He was released from active duty on 26 March 1965, and honorably discharged at the rank of Specialist 4th Class on 28 March 1968, after completing his inactive reserve duty obligation. For his service, he was awarded a Sharpshooter Badge (M-1), and an Expert Badge (M-14).

After his military service, Bruce worked for the Saratoga National Historical Park in Stillwater as a Master Carpenter for 30 years, retiring in 2006. He was a member of the American Legion Old Saratoga Post No. 278 in Schuylerville, and the Goat Brothers Motorcycle Club where he coordinated their annual Turkey Shoot. Bruce loved woodworking, hunting, fishing and boating.

A portion of the above narrative is contained in Bruce's obituary, available for viewing online by clicking here

Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:

11/08/2023 at 10:30am

Staging Location:

Saratoga National Cemetery
200 Duell Road
Schuylerville, NY 12187

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:

Interment with military honors scheduled for 11:00 am. Please stage quietly and in accordance with current guidelines.

Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?

no

Submitted by:

Ray Sestak

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