PGRNY Completed Missions

Honor Mission

James A. Bovair

US Navy
Korean War Era Veteran

Multi-City, NY - 10/18/2023

Mission applies to the following Region(s):

Region 4, Region 5

About the Mission:

The family of James A. Bovair has requested Patriot Guard Riders participation in his military honors funeral services. James, 90, a longtime resident of Brunswick, died peacefully Thursday, October 12, 2023, following a short illness.

Born in Queensbury, NY, Jim enlisted in the United States Navy on 19 October 1951. After basic training and Airman School, he served as an Air Traffic Controller during the Korean War until being honorably discharged on 26 January 1954.  He achieved a rating of Air Traffic Controller Airman (ACAN), and for his service was awarded the National Defense Service Medal.

Once out of the Navy, Jim attended HVCC in Troy, studying mechanical engineering and earned an Associates Degree in Civil Engineering while working part time as a gas station attendant.

A full obituary is available for viewing online by clicking here

Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:

10/18/2023 at 09:30am

Staging Location:

Howard B. Tate & Son Funeral Home
2237 NY Route 7
Troy, NY 12180

Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:

Shirley Gawlak
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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 dignified transfer. Anticipated KSU of 10:00 am for an 11:00 am committal service at Saratoga National Cemetery.

Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?

yes

Second Staging Date and Staging Time:

10/18/2023 at 10:30am

Second Location:

Saratoga National Cemetery
200 Duell Road
Schuylerville, NY 12871

Second Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:

Shirley Gawlak
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Second Stage - Special Information:

Interment with military honors scheduled for 11:00 am. Please stage quietly and in accordance with current guidelines.

Is there a Third Stage to this Mission?

no

Submitted by:

Ray Sestak

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