Honor Mission
John H. Derado
US Air Force
Cold War Era Veteran
Multi-City, NY - 05/10/2024
Mission applies to the following Region(s):
Region 4, Region 5
About the Mission:
The family of John H. Derado has requested Patriot Guard Riders participation in his military honors funeral services. John, 86, passed away peacefully after a long illness on January 12, 2024 at the Eddy Heritage House in Troy, NY.
Born in Troy, NY, John was a graduate of Watervliet High School, Class of 1955. After high school, he joined the United States Air Force on 5 October 1955 and was trained as a Bomb Navigation System Mechanic (AFSC 32150M). He served on active duty until 4 October 1959 and was honorably discharged from the inactive reserves on 4 October 1961 at the rank of Airman 2nd Class (E-3). For his service, he was awarded the Good Conduct Medal while assigned to Headquarters, 96th Bomb Wing (Strategic Air Command).
After his military service, John began his career as a technical engineer at Channel 13 WAST (now WNYT) in Menands, NY. He worked at WAST for many years before joining Channel 6 WRGB in Schenectady, NY, where he eventually retired.
A full obituary is available for viewing online by clicking here
Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:
05/10/2024 at 10:15am
Staging Location:
Vent Fitness
195 Troy-Schenectady Rd.
Latham, NY 12110
Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:
Ray Sestak
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:
There is no funeral home involvement in this mission. Members will meet the family in the parking lot of Vent Fitness with KSU of 10:40 am for escort to Saratoga National Cemetery.
Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?
yes
Second Staging Date and Staging Time:
05/10/2024 at 11:00am
Second Location:
Saratoga National Cemetery
200 Duell Road
Schuylerville, NY 12871
Second Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:
Ray Sestak
518-669-3358
Second Stage - Special Information:
Interment with military honors scheduled for 11:30 am. Please stage quietly and in accordance with current guidelines.
Is there a Third Stage to this Mission?
no
Submitted by:
Ray Sestak
rs 04/30; MER
