PGRNY Completed Missions

Honor Mission

Tommy E. Winchip

US Army
Cold War Era Veteran

Multi-City, NY - 10/25/2023

Mission applies to the following Region(s):

Region 4, Region 5

About the Mission:

The family of Tommy E. Winchip has requested Patriot Guard Riders participation in his military honors funeral services,

Little is known of Tommy's life and service; however, we do know that he entered the US Army on March 10, 1980. He was trained as a Heavy Anti-armor Weapons Crewman (MOS 11H10) and assigned to Fort Hood, Texas.  He served for 4 years, and was released from active duty on March 9, 1984.  He was honorably discharged at the rank of PFC (E-3) upon completeion of his inactive reserve obligation on March 9, 1986. For his service, he was awarded the Army Achievement Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, Expert (Hand Grenade) and Sharpshooter (Rifle) Badges.

There is no obituary available at this time.

Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:

10/25/2023 at 09:15am

Staging Location:

Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
125 Eagle St.
Albany, NY 12202

Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:

Ray Sestak
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518-669-3358

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:

Staging at the church with a flag line for the arrival of family and guests. A Mass of Christian Burial is scheduled for 10:00 am. Parking near the church is limited.

Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?

yes

Second Staging Date and Staging Time:

10/25/2023 at 12:30pm

Second Location:

Saratoga National Cemetery
200 Duell Road
Glenmont, NY 12871

Second Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:

Ray Sestak
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518-669-3358

Second Stage - Special Information:

Interment with military honors scheduled for 1:00 pm. Please stage quietly and in accordance with current guidelines.

Is there a Third Stage to this Mission?

no

Submitted by:

Ray Sestak

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