PGRNY Completed Missions

Honor Mission

Robert E. Schmit, Sr.

US Navy
WW II Veteran

Albany, NY - 11/04/2023

Mission applies to the following Region(s):

Region 4, Region 5

About the Mission:

The family of Robert E. Schmit, Sr. has requested Patriot Guard Riders participation in his military honors funeral services. Robert, 97, passed away Monday,October 30, 2023 at his residence surrounded by his family.

Born in Albany, NY, Robert attended Roessleville High School where he played football. He then enlisted in the United States Navy on January 24, 1944, serving during World War II. He participated in two tours; Iwo Jima and Okinawa campaigns. He was honorably discharged on May 5, 1946.

Robert went on to attend and graduate from Brewers Academy in New York City. He was employed as a Brew Master by Hedrick’s Brewing Company and then Schaffer Brewing Company. Robert also worked in sales and as a contractor in the trades, building his family home on McNutt Avenue after the war.

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

Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:

11/04/2023 at 09:45am

Staging Location:

McVeigh Funeral Home
208 N. Allen St.
Albany, NY 12206

Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:

Ray Sestak
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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 last 30 minutes of family visitation. Escort to Our Savior's Lutheran Church, 63 Mountain View Ave., Albany, NY 12205-2803 to follow. Church service scheduled for 11:00 am. Upon conclusion of services, members will escort to St. John's Lutheran Cemetery, 303 Sand Creek Road, Albany, NY for interment with military honors.

Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?

no

Submitted by:

Ray Sestak

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