Honor Mission
Donald P. Dixon
United States Navy
Cold War Era Veteran
Multi-City, NY - 10/01/2025
Mission applies to the following Region(s):
Region 4, Region 5
About the Mission:
The family of Donald P. Dixon has requested Patriot Guard Riders' participation in his military honors funeral services. Donald, 84, passed away on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, at Glens Falls Hospital with his family by his side.
Don attended South Glens Falls High School and participated in football and track. He enlisted into the United States Navy on 20 May 1959 and was trained as a Boilerman (BT2). He served on active duty until 1 May 1963, including 3 and 1/2 years of time at sea aboard the USS Intrepid (CV-11) the "Fighting I", an Essex-Class aircraft carrier. He was honorably discharged at the rank of Petty Officer 2nd Class, and for his service, was awarded a Good Conduct Medal.
After his military service, Don worked for Hercules/Ciba Geigy for 17 years as a draftsman, until he opened his own business; D.P. Dixon Inc., which specialized in plumbing and pipe fitters.
Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:
10/01/2025 at 08:45am
Staging Location:
Kilmer Funeral Home
82 Broadway
Fort Edward, NY 12828
Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:
Dan Nolin
518-361-6410
Special Information:
Members will stand a flag line for the dignified transfer, then escort to Saratoga National Cemetery for a 10am service.
Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?
yes
Second Staging Date and Staging Time:
10/01/2025 at 09:30am
Second Location:
Saratoga National Cemetery
200 Duell Rd.
Schuylerville, NY 12871
Second Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:
Dan Nolin
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
rs 09/26; MER
