Honor Mission
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David E. Kirtley |
US Army
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Multi-City, NY - 05/25/2022 |
| Mission applies to the following Region(s): | Region 4, Region 5 |
| About the Mission: | The family of David E. Kirtley has requested Patriot Guard Rider participation in his military honors funeral services. David, 71, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, May 16, 2022. Born in Albany, NY, David entered the US Army on 16 January 1970. He was assigned to "A" Battery, 5th Battalion, 42nd Artillery with an MOS of 13A10. He completed a 14 month tour of duty at an artillery firebase in Vietnam, and was honorably discharged on 21 August 1971 at the rank of Specialist 4th Class (E-4). For his service, David was awarded the Good Conduct Medal, Army Commendation Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal w/60 Device, the NYS Conspicuous Service Cross and Marksman Badge Rifle (M-16). David is a hero in our hearts for fighting for our country during the Vietnam War alongside his twin brother Stephen Kirtley who passed in 2017. David retired from the City of Albany after more than a 15-year tenure. Throughout life, David’s favorite things were fishing, golf & NASCAR racing. Very rare to see him miss a Sunday NASCAR Race. David was also a lifetime member of the Polish American Club in Albany and supported annual fundraising dedicated to St. Jude’s children’s hospital. Portions of the above narrative are contained in David's obituary, available for viewing online by clicking here |
| Primary Staging Date: | 05/25/2022 |
| Primary Staging Time: | 09:00 |
| AM or PM: | am |
| Staging Location: | New Comer Cremations & Funerals 343 New Karner Rd Colonie, NY 12205 |
| Lead Ride Captain: | Ray Sestak |
| Lead Ride Captain email: | |
| Lead Ride Captain Phone #: | 518-669-3358 |
| Special Covid-19 Mission Guidelines: |
Updated 8 March 2022Based on the most current COVID-19 Prevention Guidelines: NYS Guidelines of 2 March 2022, 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 dignified transfer. Escort to St. Pius X Church, Loudonville, to follow. Church services scheduled for 10:00 am. |
| Is there a Second Stage to this Mission? | yes |
| Second Staging Date: | 05/25/2022 |
| Second Staging Time: | 09:30 |
| Second Stage - AM or PM: | am |
| Second Location: | St. Pius X Church 23 Crumite Rd. Loudonville, NY 12211 |
| Second Lead Ride Captain: | Ray Sestak |
| Second LRC Email and Phone #: | 518-669-3358 |
| Second Stage - Special Information: | Staging at the church with a flag line for the arrival of the funeral cortege and dignified transfer. Escort to Saratoga National Cemetery to follow. Interment scheduled for 12:30 pm. |
| Is there a Third Stage to this Mission? | yes |
| Third Staging Date: | 05/25/2022 |
| Third Staging Time: | 12:00 |
| Third Stage - AM or PM: | pm |
| Third Location: | Saratoga National Cemetery 200 Duell Road Schuylerville, NY 12871 |
| Third Lead Ride Captain: | Ray Sestak |
| Third LRC Email and Phone #: | 518-669-3358 |
| Third Stage - Special Information: | Interment with military honors scheduled for 12:30 pm. Please stage quietly, and do not approach the shelter until family and guests from any previous services have cleared the shelter. |
| Is there a Fourth Stage to this Mission? | no |
| Submitted by: | Ray Sestak |
| Email of Submitter: | |
| rs 05/22 |
