PGRNY Completed Missions

Honor Mission

Stephen J. Walsh

NY Air National Guard
Gulf War Veteran
Firefighter and EMT

Hudson, NY - 11/25/2024

Mission applies to the following Region(s):

Region 4, Region 5

About the Mission:

The family of Stephen Jerome Walsh has requested Patriot Guard Riders' participation in his military honors funeral services. Stephen passed away on November 16th, 2024 at the age of 60.

Born on October 23, 1964, Stephen proudly served his country as a Flight Engineer and Pilot with the NY Air National Guard’s 105th Airlift Wing out of Newburgh, NY, from 1992 to 2001. He flew the iconic C-5 Galaxy and participated in both wartime and peacetime missions, exemplifying skill and dedication.

Aviation was a lifelong passion for Stephen, who later flew corporate jets for Flight Options and Richmond Aviation and shared his expertise as a certified flight instructor. In addition to his aviation career, Stephen wore many hats, including working as a DJ for a local radio station and as a captain for Hudson River Cruises.  Stephen was deeply committed to his community, serving as a member of the Claverack Fire Department, where he worked in Fire Police. Since 2022, he had devoted himself to helping others as an EMT with the Copake Rescue Squad, a role that reflected his selflessness and compassion. 

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

Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:

11/25/2024 at 10:15am

Staging Location:

Bates & Anderson-Redmond & Keeler Funeral Home
110 Green Street
Hudson, NY 12534

Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:

Ray Sestak
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518-669-3358

Special Covid-19 Mission Guidelines:

Updated 15, May 2024

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Special Information:

Staging at the funeral home with a flag line for the arrival of family and guests. A Funeral Service will be conducted at 11:00 am, followed by escort to and interment with military honors at the Reformed Dutch Church Cemetery, 88 Route 9H, Hudson, NY 12534.

Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?

no

Submitted by:

Ray Sestak

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