PGRNY Completed Missions

Honor Mission

Frank E. Shipski, Jr.

US Army
Vietnam Era Veteran

Corinth, NY - 08/08/2023

Mission applies to the following Region(s):

Region 4, Region 5

About the Mission:

The family of Frank Edward "Bud" Shipski, Jr., has requested Patriot Guard Riders participation in his military honors funeral services. Frank, 76, of Palmer Avenue, passed away Wednesday, August 2, 2023 at Saratoga Hospital.

Born in Corinth, NY, Bud graduated from Corinth High School in 1965. He then joined the United States Army, serving during the Vietnam War in Sept. 1966 as a Helicopter Crew Chief in a combat support unit that was stationed at Sembach Air Base, Germany, until his honorable discharge in 1968.

Following his service, Bud was employed by General Electric in Fort Edward as a machine operator in the Capacitor Dept. for 22 years. In 1987, he decided to become his own boss and entrepreneur, opening "Bud's Swap Shop", buying, selling, and trading as well as "Ma's" Diner on Main St., in Corinth. Bud loved to bowl, and race his "Six pack to go" sand rail at the Glad Rag Sand Drags, where he won many races, trophies and awards. His biggest reward was the memories he made and stories he shared for years with his community of racing friends from all over the United States.

Portions of the above narrative are contained in Bud's obituary, available for viewing online by clicking here

Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:

08/08/2023 at 01:45pm

Staging Location:

Densmore Funeral Home Inc
7 Sherman Ave.
Corinth, NY 12822

Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:

Bruce Barger
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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 funeral home with a flag line for the last hour of Visitation, from 2:00 - 3:00 pm. Please stage quietly and respectfully as Visitation will be in progress.  At 2:45, members will stand down and proceed inside for presentation of the PGR plaque. That will conclude the mission.

Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?

no

Submitted by:

Ray Sestak

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