PGRNY Completed Missions

Honor Mission

Ronald R. Butler

US Army
Vietnam Veteran
NYS Corrections Officer

Queensbury, NY - 04/03/2023

Mission applies to the following Region(s):

Region 4, Region 5

About the Mission:

Patriot Guard Riders has been requested by the family of Ronald R. Butler to participate in his military honors funeral services. Ronald, 77, passed away Monday, March 20, 2023 after a long, hard fought battle.

Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Ron grew up in Syracuse, NY where he graduated from Blodgette Vocational High School in 1964.  After high school, Ron worked for Rollway Bearing, and entered the US Army on 12 June 1967.  He trained as an Infantryman (MOS 11B20), and spent 14 months in Vietnam assigned to Company "B", 1st Battalion, 26th Infantry.  He was released from active duty on 11 January 1969, and honorably discharged from the reserves at the rank of Specialist 4th Class on 11 June 1973.  For his service, he was awarded the Army Commendation Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal and the Vietnam Campaign Medal w/60 Device.

In the late 70’s, Ron moved to upstate NY where he began his career as a New York State Corrections Officer. He served at Great Meadow, and later Mt. McGregor correctional facilities and retired after 30 years.

A full obituary is available for viewing online by clicking here

Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:

04/03/2023 at 03:30pm

Staging Location:

Baker Funeral Home
11 Lafayette St.
Queensbury, NY 12804

Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:

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

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 stand a flag line for arrival of family and friends and will stand until 6:00 pm. Interment will take place in the Spring.

Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?

no

Submitted by:

Dan Nolin

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