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US AirNationalGuard

Honor Mission
LTC Erik L. Smith
NY Air National Guard (Ret.)
Multi-City, NY - 05/23/2022
Updated - Second Stage date has been corrected.
 
Mission applies to the following Region(s): Region 4, Region 5
About the Mission:

The family of LTC Erik L. Smith has requested Patriot Guard Rider participation in his military honors funeral services.  Colonel Smith, 75, passed away on May 13, 2022, peacefully, at Pinnacle MultiCare Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Bronx, NY.

Born in Stillwater, NY and after graduating from high school, Erik earned his bachelor’s degree in literature at Houghton College and continued on to Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. Erik served as a pastor for many congregations throughout his life, as well as serving as a Lieutenant Colonel and Chaplin in the Air National Guard, which entailed several trips to Antarctica. He was honorably discharged in 2007. Furthermore, Erik worked as a Hospice Chaplin until his retirement in 2007.

Portions of the above narrative are contained in Colonel Smith's obituary which is available for viewing online by clicking here

Primary Staging Date: 05/23/2022
Primary Staging Time: 09:30
AM or PM: am
Staging Location: Burnt Hills United Methodist Church
816 NY-50
Burnt Hills, NY 12027
Lead Ride Captain: John Mercier
Lead Ride Captain email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Lead Ride Captain Phone #:  
Special Covid-19 Mission Guidelines:
Updated 8 March 2022

Based on the most current COVID-19 Prevention Guidelines: NYS Guidelines of 2 March 2022, 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 with a flag line for the arrival of family and friends.  Funeral services scheduled for 10:00 am followed by dignified transfer and escort to Saratoga National Cemetery for a 12:00 service.
Is there a Second Stage to this Mission? yes
Second Staging Date: 05/23/2022
Second Staging Time: 11:30
Second Stage - AM or PM: am
Second Location: Saratoga National Cemetery
200 Duell Rd
Schuylerville, NY 12071
Acting Second Lead Ride Captain: Shirley Gawlick
Acting Second LRC Email and Phone #: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Second Stage - Special Information: Stage quietly and be aware of any ongoing funerals.
Is there a Third Stage to this Mission? no
   
Submitted by: Dan Nolin
Email of Submitter: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
  rs 05/18

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