Honor Mission
Gaylord J. James, Jr.
US Navy
Cold War Era Veteran
Multi-City, NY - 09/19/2024
Mission applies to the following Region(s):
Region 4, Region 5
About the Mission:
The family of Dr. Gaylord Joseph "Jim" James, Jr., A.B., DDS, has requested Patriot Guard Riders participation in his military honors funeral services. Dr. James died on September 12, 2024.
Born April 22. 1930 in Cleveland, Ohio, Jim graduated from Western Reserve Academy in Hudson, Ohio in 1948 and received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Williams College in 1952 and a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from Western Reserve University, School of Dentistry (now Case-Western Reserve, School of Dental Medicine) in 1956.
He received a commission and entered the US Navy as a Lieutenant Junior Grade on 30 October 1956. He served at the Naval Dental Clinic in Norfolk, Virginia and as the dental officer aboard the USS Truckee (AO 147), a Neosho-class fleet oiler. He served on active duty until his honorable discharge on 31 October 1958 at the rank of Lieutenant (O-3). Subsequent to his discharge from the Navy, he served as a clinical associate in the Department of Dental Surgery at the Cleveland Clinic for one year, and then went into private practice.
A portion of the above narrative is contained in Dr. James' obituary, available for viewing online by clicking here
Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:
09/19/2024 at 09:30am
Staging Location:
Church of the Immaculate Conception
400 Saratoga Road
Glenville, NY 12302
Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:
Ray Sestak
518-669-3358
Special Covid-19 Mission Guidelines:
Updated 15, May 2024
The CDC has changed its COVID-19 protocol recommendations for 2024, updating them to reflect the changing severity and transmission of the virus. Please click here for the latest information and continue to practice common sense distancing protocols while in enclosed locations.
Special Information:
Staging at the church with a flag line for the arrival of family and guests. There will be a one hour Visitation period from 10:00 - 11:00 am. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 11:00 am, followed by escort to Saratoga National Cemetery for interment with military honors.
Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?
yes
Second Staging Date and Staging Time:
09/19/2024 at 01:00pm
Second Location:
Saratoga National Cemetery
200 Duell Road
Schuylerille, NY 12871
Second Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:
Ray Sestak
518-669-3358
Second Stage - Special Information:
Interment with military honors scheduled for 1:30 pm. Please stage quietly and in accordance with current guidelines.
Is there a Third Stage to this Mission?
no
Submitted by:
Ray Sestak
rs 09/14; MER
