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Honor Mission
Gary F. Thompson
US Army
Vietnam Era Veteran
Firefighter
Queensbury, NY - 06/25/2022
 
Mission applies to the following Region(s): Region 4, Region 5
About the Mission: We have been requested by the family of Gary Thompson to participate in his military honors funeral services.  Gary, 74, passed away on Friday, February 11, 2022 at Glens Falls Hospital.

Born in Glens Falls, NY, Gary graduated from Glens Falls High School in 1965. He then went on to learn the heating and air-conditioning trade.  Gary was proud to serve from November 1966 to November 1968 with the Army as a SP4.

He was a long time employee of Verizon Telephone as a SARTS Tester. He also was employed by General Electric for several years.  He spent many years volunteering with the Queensbury Central Fire Department. Gary was also a member of the American Legion.

A full obituary is available for viewing online by clicking here
Primary Staging Date: 06/25/2022
Primary Staging Time: 09:45
AM or PM: am
Staging Location: Stewarts Shop
347 Aviation Rd.
Queensbury, NY 12804
Lead Ride Captain: Dan Nolin
Lead Ride Captain email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Lead Ride Captain Phone #: 518-361-6410
Special Covid-19 Mission Guidelines:
Updated 8 March 2022

Based 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: We will stage at Stewarts Shop since there is no funeral home involvement. We will escort the family to St. Alphonsus/St. Mary’s Cemetery, Luzerne Rd., Queensbury, NY 12804 for a 10:30 service.   I have been requested by the wife to carry him on his last ride.
Is there a Second Stage to this Mission? no
   
Submitted by: Dan Nolin
Email of Submitter: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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