PGRNY Completed Missions

Honor Mission

Peter D. Cheeney

US Marine Corps
Vietnam Veteran

Multi-City, NY - 06/22/2023

Mission applies to the following Region(s):

Region 4, Region 5

About the Mission:

The family of Peter D. Cheeney has requested Patriot Guard Riders participation in his military honors funeral services.  Peter, 73, passed away on Thursday, November 24, 2022, at the Stratton VA Hospital in Albany, NY.

Born in Glens Falls, NY, Pete attended Fort Edward High School.  He enlisted in the United States Marine Corps on 1 February 1967.  He was trained as a Helicopter Mechanic (Spec. Code 6112), and served honorably for 4 years, including a one year tour of duty with HMM-262, MAG-16, 1st MAW in Vietnam. He was released from active duty on 28 January 1971 and honorably discharged from inactive reserve duty on 29 January 1973. For his service, he was awarded the Air Medal w/ Numeral “1”, Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal w/1 Bronze Campaign Star and the Vietnam Campaign Medal w/60 Device

Upon his return home, Pete was employed for many years at Scott Paper in Fort Edward, NY.

From Region 4 Senior Ride Captain Dan Nolin:  My good friend Pete Cheeney asked me to be sure the Patriot Guard Riders were at his funeral. Several years ago, I escorted him to Washington DC with the Honor Flight.

A full obituary is available for viewing online by clicking here

Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:

06/22/2023 at 09:30am

Staging Location:

Kilmer Funeral Home
82 Broadway
Fort Edward, NY 12828

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:

Stage quietly for dignified transfer and then escort to Saratoga National Cemetery for a 11am service.

Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?

yes

Second Staging Date and Staging Time:

06/22/2023 at 10:30am

Second Location:

Saratoga National Cemetery
200 Duell Rd
Schuylerville, NY 12871

Second Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:

Dan Nolin

Second Stage - Special Information:

Interment with military honors scheduled for 11:00 am.  Please stage quietly and in accordance with current guidelines.

Is there a Third Stage to this Mission?

no

Submitted by:

Dan Nolin

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