PGRNY Completed Missions

Honor Mission

MSgt Jeremy R. Burris

US Army - Active Duty
GWot Veteran

Ticonderoga, NY - 06/09/2023

Mission applies to the following Region(s):

Region 4, Region 5

About the Mission:

Patriot Guard Riders has been invited by the family to attend the military honors funeral services of US Army active duty Master Sergeant Jeremy R. Burris.  Sergeant Burris, 37, died tragically on May 22, 2023 in Bel Air, MD.  Jeremy was currently assigned to the 20th Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, Explosives (CBRNE) Command in Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland.

Jeremy grew up in Crown Point, NY, where he graduated from Crown Point Central School High School. He then attended Hudson Valley Community College where he received his Associates in Criminal Justice, graduating with honors. After obtaining his degree in 2005, he enlisted in the United States Army and was a highly trained Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Specialist performing a hazardous, technical job considered one of the most dangerous in the U.S. Army. Jeremy served in both Afghanistan and Iraq as part of Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Throughout his honorable 18-year military career, he received numerous medals and commendations including the Bronze Star Medal (2), Meritorious Service Medal, Joint Service Commendation Medal, Army Commendation Medal (8), one w/ Valor, Army Achievement Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal (5), National Defense Service Medal w/ Bronze Service Star, Afghanistan Campaign Medal w/ Bronze Service Star, Iraq Campaign Medal w/ Bronze Service Star, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Noncommissioned Officers Professional Development Ribbon (3), Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon (4), NATO Medal, Right Side Award: Joint Meritorious Unit Award and Army Superior Unit Award, Combat Action Badge, Master Explosive Ordnance Badge, Air Assault Badge, Drive and Mechanic Badge, Combat and Special Skill Badge Basic Marksmanship Qual Badge, Overseas Service Bar (4), including many other awards and challenge coins that mark his distinguished military career.

Jeremy remained dedicated to staying physically fit and helping others achieve their goals. Most recently, he was a 2021 winner of the US Army Forces Command (FORSCOM) Best Warrior Competition and represented Headquarters Company. The five-day survival-of-the-fittest battle pushed Soldiers to their physical and mental limits.

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

Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:

06/09/2023 at 10:15 am

Staging Location:

Valley View Cemetery
197 SR 9N
Ticonderoga, NY 12883

Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:

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

518 361 6410

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:

We will stage a flag line upon our arrival and wait for the arrival of family and friends.

Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?

no

Dan Nolin

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