Honor Mission
Michael L. Bruce
US Marine Corps
Vietnam Veteran
Multi-City, NY - 01/05/2024
Mission applies to the following Region(s):
Region 4, Region 5
About the Mission:
The family of Michael Lansing Bruce has requested Patriot Guard Riders participation in his military honors funeral services. Michael, 75, passed away peaceful at home on December 30, 2023.
Born in Albany, NY, Michael joined the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War, on 17 November 1966 and was trained as a Combat Engineer (Specialty Number 1371). He completed almost three years of active duty, including an 18 month tour of duty in Vietnam. He was honorably discharged on 14 November 1969 at the rank of Corporal (E-4), and was released from the inactive reserves on 16 November 1972. For his service, Michael was awarded the Combat Action Ribbon, Presidential Unit Citation, Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal w/4 Bronze Service Stars, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal w/60 Device and a Certificate of Appreciation.
After his military service, Michael worked for the U.S. Postal Service for 40 years.
A full obituary is available for viewing online by clicking here
Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:
01/05/2024 at 09:15am
Staging Location:
New Comer Cremations & Funerals
181 Troy Schenectady Rd
Watervliet, NY 12189
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:
Staging at the funeral home with a flag line for the arrival of family and guests. A funeral service is scheduled for 10:00 am, followed by a dignified transfer and escort to Saratoga National Cemetery for interment with military honors.
Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?
yes
Second Staging Date and Staging Time:
01/05/2024 at 12:00pm
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 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
rs 01/02; MER
