PGRNY Completed Missions

Honor Mission

Robert K. Benson

United States Army
Vietnam War Era Veteran

Ballston Spa, NY - 03/10/2025

Mission applies to the following Region(s):

Region 4, Region 5

About the Mission:

The family of Robert K. "BOSCO" Benson has requested Patriot Guard Riders' participation in his military honors funeral services.  Robert, age 78, died on February 15, 2025, at his home.

Born in Albany, New York, Bob attended South High School, in Valley Stream, Long Island and began working in construction when he was still in school. He enlisted in the United States Army on 23 September 1964 and was trained as a Cook (MOS 94B20).  He served one year on active duty, including a six month tour of duty at the Patch Barracks, Stuttgart-Vaihingen, Germany.  He was honorably discharged at the rank of Private First Class (E-3) on 23 September 1965, and for his service was awarded a National Defense Service Medal and Sharpshooter Badge (M-14).

After his military service, Bob worked with various companies, working in maintenance and construction capacities until his retirement in 2023. Most recently, Bob worked at Market 32 in Clifton Park as a butcher.

Bob's full obituary is available for viewing online by clicking here

Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:

03/10/2025 at 03:00pm

Staging Location:

Townley and Wheeler Funeral Home
21 Midline Rd.
Ballston Spa, NY 12019

Acting Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:

Bruce Barger
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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:

Members will stand a flag line for the arrival of family and friends. This is a rather long mission, so please stand for whatever time you are able, taking breaks as necessary. Military honors will be performed at the funeral home after the service, after which the PGR plaque will be presented.

Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?

no

Submitted by:

Dan Nolin

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