PGRNY Completed Missions

Honor Mission

Daniel J. Eckles

US Army
Vietnam Veteran

Multi-City, NY - 06/07/2023

Mission applies to the following Region(s):

Region 4, Region 5

About the Mission:

Patriot Guard Riders has been requested by the family of Daniel J. Eckles to participate in his military honors funeral services. Daniel, 73, passed away peacefully on May 28th, 2023.

Born in Pittsburgh, PA, Daniel grew up in Columbus, OH.  In 1969, he entered the US Army, where he served as a Light Weapons Infantryman (MOS 11B40).  He was assigned to Company D, 1st Battalion, 52nd Infantry, 23rd Infantry Division, Chu Lai, South Vietnam, where he completed a 7 month tour of duty.  He was released from active duty on 27 March 1971, and honorably discharged at the rank of Sergeant on 1 April 1975.  For his service, he was awarded the Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal and a Vietnam Campaign Medal w/60 Device.

After his military service, Daniel embarked on a new chapter as the founder of Eckles Construction, building custom homes in Columbus, OH.

A full obituary is available for viewing online by clicking here

Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:

06/07/2023 at 09:45am

Staging Location:

Townley and Wheeler Funeral Home
21 Midline Rd
Ballston Lake, NY 12019

Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:

John Mercier - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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 stage and form our flag line for the arrival of family and friends . Then at about 10:30, a dignified transfer will be conducted, followed by escort to church, and then to Saratoga National Cemetery.

Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?

yes

Second Staging Date and Staging Time:

06/07/2023 at 10:30am

Second Location:

St. Edward the Confessor Church
569 Clifton Park Rd.
Clifton Park, NY 12065

Second Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:

John Mercier

This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Second Stage - Special Information:

Stage flag line for dignified transfer, then church service at 11:00am. Stand down during service 45-60 minutes. Reform flag line for dignified transfer and escort to Saratoga National Cemetery for a 1:30 pm service.

Is there a Third Stage to this Mission?

yes

Third Staging Date and Staging Time:

06/07/2023 at 01:00pm

Third Location:

Saratoga National Cemetery
200 Duell Rd.
Schuylerville, NY 12871

Third Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:

John Mercier

This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Third Stage - Special Information:

Please stage quietly and in accordance with current staging guidelines.

Is there a Fourth Stage to this Mission?

no

Submitted by:

Dan Nolin

This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.