PGRNY Completed Missions

Honor Mission

George Morby

US Navy
WWII Veteran

Multi-City, NY - 01/02/2023

Mission applies to the following Region(s):

Region 4, Region 5

About the Mission:

The family of George Morby has requested Patriot Guard Riders participation in his military honors funeral services. George, 97, passed away peacefully on December 27, 2022 at Saratoga Hospital.

Born in Stillwater, New York, George attended Stillwater High School and went on to proudly defend his country in the United States Navy during World War II. He entered the Navy on 18 January 1944, and served as a Coxswain aboard LCT 1034 (Landing Craft Tank) in the Pacific Theater. He was honorably discharged on 2 May 1946, and for his service was awarded the American Theater Medal, Amphibious Insignia, Asiatic Pacific Medal w/1 Star, Philippines Liberation Medal w/1 Star and the WWII Victory Medal.

After his military service, George worked at General Electric as a machinist for many years, retiring in 1986. He was a faithful member of the Clifton Park Community Church. He enjoyed helping others and with projects around the church. George also enjoyed metal detecting, traveling, camping, hunting, fishing and spending time with his family. He was known to be a jokester and could never miss a good yard sale.

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

Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:

01/02/2023 at 07:45am

Staging Location:

Glenville Funeral Home
9 Glenridge Road
Glenville, NY 12302

Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:

Paul Orzolek - 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 funeral home with a flag line for the dignified transfer. Anticipated KSU of 08:00 am for Saratoga National Cemetery.

Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?

yes

Second Staging Date and Staging Time:

01/02/2023 at 08:30am

Second Location:

Saratoga National Cemetery
200 Duell Road
Schuylerville, NY 12871

Second Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:

Bruce Barger

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Second Stage - Special Information:

Interment with military honors is scheduled for 09:00 am. Please stage quietly, following updated staging procedures.

Is there a Third Stage to this Mission?

no

Submitted by:

Ray Sestak

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