Honor Mission
Thomas J. Keller
US Army
Vietnam Veteran
Schuylerville, NY - 08/16/2024
Mission applies to the following Region(s):
Region 4. Region 5
About the Mission:
The family of Thomas J. Keller has requested Patriot Guard Riders participation in his military honors funeral services. Thomas, 79, passed away after a short illness at Saratoga Hospital.
Tom, also fondly known as “TK,” was born April 4, 1944, in Palo Alto, California. He grew up in Bethpage, Long Island and was a graduate of Binghamton University. He was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in the US Army, and was trained as a Radio System Officer. He completed 2 years and 7 months active duty, including a one year tour of duty stationed at Da Nang Airbase, in Vietnam between 1968 and 1969. He was honorably discharged at the rank of 1st Lieutenant, and for his service, was awarded the Bronze Star, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal and the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal w/60 Device.
Following his military service, Tom began his 35-year career with State Farm Insurance. Tom was a licensed ham radio operator and possessed his pilot's license.
A full obituary is available for viewing online by clicking here
Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:
08/16/2024 at 12:30pm
Staging Location:
Saratoga National Cemetery
200 Duell Rd.
Schuylerville, NY 12871
Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:
Shirley Gawlak
518-361-6410
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:
There is no escort for this mission. Please stage quietly and in accordance with current guidelines.
Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?
no
Submitted by:
Dan Nolin
rs 08/08; MER
