PGRNY Completed Missions

Honor Mission

Christopher P. Lynch

US Army
Vietnam Veteran



Multi-City, NY - 07/17/2023

Mission applies to the following Region(s):

Region 4, Region 5

About the Mission:

The family of Christopher P. Lynch has requested Patriot Guard Riders participation in his military honors funeral services.  Christopher, 75, passed away at home on July 1, 2023.

Born in Stockholm, Sweden, Christopher was naturalized as a US citizen. He attended the St. Mary’s/St. Alphonsus school in Glens Falls, also the Darrow School in New Lebanon, NY. After high school, he attended Rutgers, then enlisted in the Army in 1967. He was stationed in Germany for two years, then deployed to Viet Nam in 1969. There he served in the Headquarters of the 52nd Artillery Group. He was awarded an Army Commendation for his service there, after working to extinguish a blaze which threatened to destroy a building with stored ammunition and valuable military equipment.

Upon honorable discharge, he returned home in July 1970, completing studies at Ithaca College where he studyied Journalism.  Over the next several years he started, operated, and sold several businesses – a taxi service, cable TV service, etc., eventually owning and managing the family radio stations.  He was a founding member of the Viet Nam Veterans of America, and New York delegate to its first national convention in 1983.

Christophers lifetime accomplishments are too great to list here.  A full obituary is available for viewing online by clicking here

Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:

07/17/2023 at 09:30am

Staging Location:

Our Lady of the Annunciation
448 Aviation Rd.
Queensbury, NY 12804

Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:

Dan Nolin
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518-361-6410

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:

We will stand flag line for the arrival of family and friends, then stand down during church service. After service, we will reform flag line for a dignified transfer and then provide an escort to Saratoga National Cemetery for a 12:30 shelter service.

Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?

yes

Second Staging Date and Staging Time:

07/17/2023 at 12:00pm

Second Location:

Saratoga National Cemetery
200 Duell Rd
Schuylerville, NY 12871

Second Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:

Bruce Barger
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Second Stage - Special Information:

Please stage quietly and in accordance with current guidelines.

Is there a Third Stage to this Mission?

no

Submitted by:

Dan Nolin

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