PGRNY Completed Missions

Honor Mission

Donald G. Doin

US Marine Corps
Cold War Era Veteran

Troy, NY - 04/10/2023

Mission applies to the following Region(s):

Region 4, Region 5

About the Mission:

The family of Donald G. Doin has requested Patriot Guard Riders participation in his military honors funeral services. Donald, 80, passed away peacefully on March 24, 2023.

Born in Troy, NY, Donald enlisted in the Marines during the Cold War era, on 28 January 1960. He served as an ONTOS Anti-tank crewman (MOS 0353), with tours of duty in Guam, Japan, Okinawa, Philippines and Midway. He was released from active duty on 27 January 1964, and honorably discharged at the rank of Lance Corporal upon completion of his reserve duty on 27 January 1966. For his service, Donald was awarded a Good Conduct Medal, Rifle Sharpshooters Badge (M-14), and the Pistol Marksmanship Badge.

After his military service, Donald worked at Doin’s Auto Wrecking with his family. Later he found his passion in woodworking, antiques, and owned and operated The White Lilly Lodge Auction House in Cropseyville, NY.

A full obituary is available for viewing online by clicking here

Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:

04/10/2023 at 10:30am

Staging Location:

St. Jean de Baptiste Cemetery
Spring Ave. Extension
Troy, NY 12180
Click here for map

Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:

Bill Ryan - 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:

Staging at the cemetery with a flag line graveside. Please note that parking and access to the site is extremely limited. Click here for cemetery layout

Cagers are encouraged to park safely out of the way on Spring Avenue and either walk in to the site (about 1,000 ft), or organize a "shuttle" vehicle to transport those who may not be able to do so. The one lane roadway in the cemetery is narrow, and is the only access in/out.  It is partially paved with the rest being dirt/gravel.  Please do not block any portion of the roadway.

Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?

no

Submitted by:

Ray Sestak

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