PGRNY Completed Missions

Honor Mission

James E. Wiggins, Jr.

US Army
Cold War Era Veteran

Multi-City, NY - 08/29/2023

Mission applies to the following Region(s):

Region 4, Region 5

About the Mission:

The family of James E. Wiggins, Jr. has requested Patriot Guard Riders participation in his military honors funeral services. James, 81, passed on August 21, 2023.

Born in Kinston, North Carolina, James attended Adkin Senior High School. He enlisted in the United States Army on 10 July 1962, and was trained as a Track Vehicle Mechanic (MOS 62C20). He spent 3 years on active duty, including 13 months overseas in South Korea. He was released from active duty on 12 July 1965, and honorably discharged at the rank of Specialist 4th Class (E-4) upon completion of his inactive reserve obligation on 9 July 1968. For his service, he was awarded a Marksman Badge (Rifle).

James later worked for 30 years at CDTA as a bus operator. In his spare time he was a devout member of Masons, Elks, Moose and Shriner's Club.

A full obituary is available for viewing online by clicking here

Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:

08/29/2023 at 11:15am

Staging Location:

New Comer Cremations & Funerals
181 Troy Schenectady Rd
Watervliet, NY 12189

Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:

Ray Sestak
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518-669-3358

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 between 11:30 and 12:00 pm. Following the dignified transfer, members will 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:

08/29/2023 at 01:00pm

Second Location:

Saratoga National Cemetery
200 Duell Road
Schuylerville, NY 12871

Second Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:

Ray Sestak
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518-669-3358

Second Stage - Special Information:

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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