Honor Mission
Michael F. Longton, Jr.
US Army
Global War on Terrorism Veteran
Multi-City, NY - 06/26/2024
Mission applies to the following Region(s):
Region 4, Region 5
About the Mission:
The family of Michael F. Longton, Jr. has requested Patriot Guard Riders participation in his military honors funeral services. Michael, 51, passed suddenly on Thursday, June 20, 2024, at home.
Not many details are available concerning Michael's life and service, but he was a US Army disabled Global War on Terrorism Veteran. Between March of 2011 and april of 2024, he served two tours of duty in Iraq and one in Afghanistan. He was honorably discharged at the rank of Sergeant
An obituary is available for viewing online by clicking here
Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:
06/26/2024 at 10:15am
Staging Location:
The Wm. Leahy Funeral Home
336 Third St.
Troy, NY 12180
Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:
Martin Kaiser
Special Covid-19 Mission Guidelines:
Updated 15, May 2024
The CDC has changed its COVID-19 protocol recommendations for 2024, updating them to reflect the changing severity and transmission of the virus. Please click here for the latest information and continue to practice common sense distancing protocols while in enclosed locations.
Special Information:
Staging at the funeral home with a flag line for the last hour of Visitation, 10:30 - 11:30 am. A service will be conducted at 11:30, followed by a dignified transfer and escort to Saratoga National Cemetery.
Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?
yes
Second Staging Date and Staging Time:
06/26/2024 at 01:00pm
Second Location:
Saratoga National Cemetery
200 Duell Road
Schuylerville, NY 12871
Second Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:
Martin Kaiser
Second Stage - Special Information:
Interment with military honors scheduled for 1:30 pm. Please stage quietly and in accordance with current guidelines.
Is there a Third Stage to this Mission?
no
Submitted by:
Ray Sestak
rs 06/23; MER
