Honor Mission
Charles W. Stock, Sr.
US Air Force
Korean War Era Veteran
Rensselaer, NY - 07/05/2023
Mission applies to the following Region(s):
Region 4, Region 5
About the Mission:
The family of Charles W. Stock, Sr. has requested Patriot Guard Riders participation in his military honors funeral services. Charles, 91, passed away peacefully on June 26, 2023.
Born in Albany, NY, Charles was a graduate of Van Rensselaer High School. On 31 January 1952, he enlisted in the United States Air Force and was trained as an Air Policeman (AFSC 77150). He served for 4 years, including almost three years overseas, stationed in England. On 30 January 1954, he was honorably discharged at the rank of Airman 1st Class (E-4), and for his service, was awarded the USAF Good Conduct Medal and National Defense Service Medal.
Charles was a lifelong resident of Rensselaer, NY.
A full obituary is available for viewing online by clicking here
Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:
07/05/2023 at 11:15am
Staging Location:
W.J. Lyons Jr. Funeral Home Inc.
1700 Washington Ave.
Rensselaer, NY 12144
Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:
Ray Sestak -
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 last 30 minutes of the visitation period, 11:30 am - 12:00 pm. A funeral service will be conducted at 12:00 pm, followed by escort to Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Third Avenue Ext., Rensselaer, NY 12144, for interment with military honors.
Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?
no
Ray Sestak
rs 07/01; MER
