PGRNY Completed Missions

Honor Mission

Curtis P. Niemeyer

US Marine Corps
Vietnam Veteran

Multi-City, NY - 08/12/2024

Mission applies to the following Region(s):

Region 4, Region 5

About the Mission:

The family of Curtis P. Niemeyer has requested Patriot Guard Riders participation in his military honors funeral services. Curtis, 77, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, at Wesley Health Center.

Born in Pensacola, Florida, Curt graduated from W. Irondequoit High School in 1965 and enlisted in the United States Marine Corps shortly after. He was trained as an Auto Mechanic (Specialty Number 3516) and served a total of 3 years and 7 months, including a tour of duty in Vietnam.  He was honorably discharged at the rank of Corporal, and for his service, was awarded the Navy Achievement Medal w/4 Bronze Service Stars, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Republic of Vietnam Campaign medal w/60 Device and the Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry.

After his military service, Curt had a long career as a Detroit Diesel Allison Tech, eventually starting his own company, Genesee Valley Truck Service, Inc. During semi-retirement, he enjoyed driving trucks and working as a roadside assistance employee.

Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:

08/12/2024 at 08:30am

Staging Location:

Townley and Wheeler Funeral Home
21 Midline Rd.
Ballston Lake, NY 12020

Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:

Bruce Barger
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518-361-6410

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:

Members will stage a flag line for dignified transfer, then escort to Saratoga National Cemetery for a 10:30 shelter service.

Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?

yes

Second Staging Date and Staging Time:

08/12/2024 at 10:00am

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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