PGRNY Completed Missions

Honor Mission

Max H. Gollmer

Air National Guard
US Air Force Veteran

Multi-City, NY - 06/20/2023

Mission applies to the following Region(s):

Region 4, Region 5

About the Mission:

The family of Max H. Gollmer has requested Patriot Guard Riders participation in his military honors funeral services. Max, 87, passed away peacefully on June 10, 2023.

Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Max was a 1953 graduate of Northside High School and went on to continue his education at Indiana University, graduating in 1961. Max proudly served in the Air National Guard in 1953 and active duty United States Air Force between 1961 and 1962 as a Jet Engine Mechanic stationed in Chablis, France. He was honorably discharged on 20 August 1962 at the rank of Staff Sergeant (E-5).

After his military service, Max was an employee of General Electric for over 40 years, retiring in 1994. He was an active member of the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Glenville, a Rotarian for over 40 years, and one of the founding members of the Glenville Rotary Club. He volunteered at the Glenville Senior Center, was a lifetime member and the Treasurer of the Lake George Power Squadron, and was involved with the Boy Scouts Troop 36 serving as Cub Master and Scout Master.

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

Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:

06/20/2023 at 08:30am

Staging Location:

Glenville Funeral Home
9 Glenridge Rd
Glenville, NY 12302

Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:

Shirley Gawlak - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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. Escort to Saratoga National Cemetery to follow.

Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?

yes

Second Staging Date and Staging Time:

06/20/2023 at 10:00am

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 10:30 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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