Honor Mission
Charles L. Tryon
US Navy
Vietnam Veteran
Law Enforcement Officer (Ret.)
Multi-City, NY - 06/11/2024
Mission applies to the following Region(s):
Region 4, Region 5
About the Mission:
The family of Charles L. Tryon has requested Patriot Guard Riders participation in his military honors funeral services. Charles, 78, passed away on June 3rd, 2024 at Albany Stratton Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Albany, New York.
Charles, aka "Charlie" or "Uncle Chuck", a lifelong resident of Latham was born in Troy, New York. He was a 1964 graduate of Shaker High School in Latham and a 1968 graduate of the Hudson Valley Community College in Troy where he earned an Associate of Applied Sciences in Mechanical Engineering. In 1968, he enlisted in the United States Navy and served as an aerial, combat and accident investigation photographer. During his tenure he actively participated in a number of operations from December 1968 through June 1969 as part of West Pac while deployed to the DMZ in Vietnam waters aboard the USS Newport News (CA-148), a Des Moines-class heavy cruiser. He was honorably discharged as a Photographer's Mate 2nd Class (E-5) in 1975, and for his service, was awarded a Meritorious Unit Commendation, National defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal and Vietnam Campaign Medal.
In 1972, Charles began serving the local community at the Town of Colonie Police Department, shield number 76, as a patrolman until being assigned as an accident investigation officer in 1975. In 1977, he was assigned to the detective unit, and in 1979, he was promoted to the rank of detective, assigned to the Identification Unit and Forensic Unit until retirement in 1992 after twenty years of service.
In 1992, he began serving at the New York State Assembly as Deputy Sergeant at Arms performing facility security with distinction for twenty-six years of state service until 2018.
Portions of the above narrative are contained in Charles' obituary, available for viewing online by clicking here
Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:
06/11/2024 at 12:45pm
Staging Location:
Dufresne Cavanaugh Funeral Home
149 Old Loudon Road
Latham, NY 12110
Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:
Ray Sestak
518-463-1029
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 dignified transfer. Estimated KSU of 1:30 pm for escort to Saratoga National Cemetery.
Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?
yes
Second Staging Date and Staging Time:
06/11/2024 at 02:00pm
Second Location:
Saratoga National Cemetery
200 Duell Road
Schuylerville, NY 12871
Second Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:
Ray Sestak
518-463-1029
Second Stage - Special Information:
Interment with military honors scheduled for 2:30 pm. Please stage quietly and in accordance with current guidelines.
Is there a Third Stage to this Mission?
no
Submitted by:
Ray Sestak
rs 06/06; MER
