PGRNY Completed Missions

Honor Mission

James N. Woodside

US Army
Cold War Era Veteran

Multi-City, NY - 01/14/2025

Mission applies to the following Region(s):

Region 4, Region 5

About the Mission:

The family of James N. Woodside has requested Patriot Guard Riders' participation in his military honors funeral services. Mr. Woodside, 85, died peacefully on Friday, January 10, 2025 at Kingsway Arms Nursing Home in Schenectady.

Jim was born in Concord, Massachusetts.  He was a graduate of Newton High School and Bentley College. He enlisted in the US Army on 23 March 1962 and was trained as an Information Specialist (MOS 701.10). He served on active duty for 2 years and 9 months, including a one year tour of duty overseas in Germany. He was honorably discharged at the rank of Specialist 5th Class, and for his service, was awarded a Marksman Badge (Rifle M-1).

He was a long serving member of the board of directors at Billerica Access Television in Billerica, Massachusetts.

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

Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:

01/14/2025 at 08:30am

Staging Location:

McVeigh Funeral Home
208 N. Allen St.
Albany, NY 12206

Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:

John Mercier
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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 funeral home with a flag line during the Visitation Hour, 09:00 - 10:00 am. A funeral service will follow at 10:00, followed by escort to Saratoga National Cemetery.

Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?

yes

Second Staging Date and Staging Time:

01/14/2025 at 12:00pm

Second Location:

Saratoga National Cemetery
200 Duell Road
Schuylerville, NY 12871

Second Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:

John Mercier
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Second Stage - Special Information:

Interment with military honors scheduled for 12:30 pm. 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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