PGRNY Completed Missions

Honor Mission

Thomas R. Minnick, Sr.

US Army - Army National Guard
Vietnam Era Veteran

Multi-City, NY - 06/09/2023

Mission applies to the following Region(s):

Region 4, Region 5

About the Mission:

Patriot Guard Riders has been requested by the family of Thomas R. Minnick to participate in his military honors funeral services. Thomas, age 76, passed away peacefully on June 4, 2023 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Rockville Centre, NY, Thomas graduated from Archbishop Molloy High School in NYC, and attended Niagara University, earning a bachelor’s degree in English. He enlisted in the U.S. Army on 17 January 1969 and served 1 and 8 months with the 8th Maintenance Batallion, US Army Combat Equipment Group in Germany as a Tank Unit Commander (MOS 1203).  He was honorably discharged after his reserve duty obligation in 1974, and joined the NY Army National Guard.  He served until 1978 when he was honorably discharged at the rank of Captain.  For his service, he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal.

While working full-time and raising his family, he earned his MBA from Russell Sage College. He spent a majority of his career working in the field of human resources, and most recently retired as the director, Center for Human Resources for the Business Council of NY.

A full obituary is available for viewing online by clicking here

Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:

06/09/2023 at 07:25am

Staging Location:

Corpus Christi Church
2001 SR 9
Round Lake, NY 12151

Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:

John Mercier - 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 stage flag line for arrival of family and friends. At the conclusion of services, there will be a dignified transfer followed by escort to Saratoga National Cemetery for a 10:00 am service.

Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?

yes

Second Staging Date and Staging Time:

06/09/2023 at 09:30am

Second Location:

Saratoga National Cemetery
200 Duell Rd.
Schuylerville, NY 12871

Second Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:

John Mercier

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Second Stage - Special Information:

Interment with military honors scheduled for 10:00 am.  Please stage quietly and in accordance with current guidelines.

Is there a Third Stage to this Mission?

no

Submitted by:

Dan Nolin

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