Honor Mission
Norman A. Van Der Voort
US Army
WW II Veteran
Multi-City, NY - 10/07/2023
Mission applies to the following Region(s):
Region 4, Region 5
About the Mission:
The family of Norman Albert Van Dervoort has requested Patriot Guard Riders participation in his military honors funeral services. Norman, 97, a longtime resident of Cropseyville, died peacefully, September 18, 2023 at Albany Medical Center following a short illness.
Born in Troy, Mr. Van Der Voort was a graduate of Troy High School. After enrolling and in his second year of study at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, he was drafted into the United States Army on January 8, 1945. Following basic training, he was shipped off to Hawaii and served in the Pacific Asiatic Theatre during the late stages of World War II. At the end of the war, he was honorably discharged with the rank of Specialist on August 28, 1946 and returned to Troy. He continued his studies and earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemical Engineering from RPI.
Soon after graduation he was employed by the Nashua Tape Company (formerly Behr-Manning) in Watervliet. He held several positions, beginning as a production worker and with hard work and dedication earned his way through the ranks of employees and friends made through years of service. At the time of his retirement, he had earned the title of Manager of Quality Control.
Norman was a member of the Grafton Volunteer Fire Company where he served as the Fire Company Treasurer for 28 years and a member of the VFW Post #6340 in Grafton.
Portions of the above narrative are contained in Norman's obituary, available for viewing online by clicking here
Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:
10/07/2023 at 08:45am
Staging Location:
Howard B. Tate & Son Funeral Home
2237 NY Route 7
Troy, NY 12180
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 dignified transfer. Members will escort to Oakwood Cemetery, Troy, NY for interment with military honors. Approximate KSU 09:15 am.
Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?
no
Submitted by:
Ray Sestak
rs 10/02; MER
