Honor Mission
Shawn A.M. Clemons
US Marine Corps
Global War on Terrorism Veteran
Multi-City, NY - 02/03/2025
Mission applies to the following Region(s):
Region 4, Region 5
About the Mission:
The family of Shawn A.M. Clemons has requested Patriot Guard Riders' participation in his military honors funeral services. Shawn, 40, of Palatine Bridge, NY, passed away unexpectedly on January 20, 2025, at Albany Medical Center.
Shawn was born on December 6, 1984, in Little Falls, NY. He served 12 1/2 years in the US Marine Corps, with 3 years and 2 months overseas, including 2 tours of duty in Afghanistan and 1 in Japan. His primary specialties were Aviation Supply Specialist and Marine Combat Instructor. He was honorably discharged on 3 April 2020 at the rank of Staff Sergeant, and for his service, was awarded; Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal, Presidential Unit Citation - Navy, Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation, Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal (3 awards), National Defense Service Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal w/1 Star, Global War On Terrorism Medal, Sea Service Deployment Ribbon (3 awards), Marine Corps Combat Instructor Ribbon w/"M" Device, NATO Medal - ISAF Afghanistan, Certificate of Commendation (2 awards), Certificate of Appreciation, Letter of Appreciation, Meritorious Mast (4 awards), Expert Rifle Qualifications Badge (6 awards) and Expert Pistol Qualification Badge (4 awards).
Since returning to NY, Shawn was a coach for the Fort Plain Little League and had served as President and Vice President of the organization; he also enjoyed playing softball in many different leagues, including the Tri-Valley Softball League. He was most recently employed by A and K Slipform of Cobleskill, NY as a mason.
His full obituary is available for viewing online by clicking here
Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:
02/03/2025 at 10:30am
Staging Location:
Saratoga National Cemetery
200 Duell Road
Schuylerville, NY 12871
Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:
Ray Sestak
518-669-3358
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:
Family is meeting directly at the cemetery for private services. Interment with military honors scheduled for 11:00 am. Please stage quietly and in accordance with current guidelines.
Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?
no
Submitted by:
Ray Sestak
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