PGRNY Completed Missions

Honor mission

Michael J. Morris

US Army
Cold War Era Veteran

Multi-City, NY - 11/09/2023

Mission applies to the following Region(s):

Region 4, Region 5

About the Mission:

The family of Michael J. Morris has requested Patriot Guard Riders participation in his military honors funeral services. Michael, 68, passed on October 28, 2023.

An Obituary is not yet available, but we do know that Michael served honorably in the US Army, entering on 18 November 1975. He was trained as a Wireman (MOS 36K10) and assigned to Company "E", 5th Battalion, AIT at Fort Dix, and remained on active duty until his honorable discharge on 30 April 1976 at the rank of Private (E-2). For his service, Michael was awarded an Expert Badge (Grenade), and Sharpshooter Badge (M-16).

Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:

11/09/2023 at 09:45am

Staging Location:

Glenville Funeral Home
9 Glenridge Road
Glenville, NY 12302

Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:

Shirley Gawlak
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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 during the visitation period of 10:00 - 11:00 am. Funeral service schedule for 11:00 am, followed by escort to Saratoga National Cemetery for a 1:00 pm interment with military honors.

Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?

yes

Second Staging Date and Staging Time:

11/09/2023 at 12:30pm

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:

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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