PGRNY Completed Missions

Honor Mission

William J. Haggart

US Navy Veteran

Multi-City, NY - 06/22/2023

Mission applies to the following Region(s):

Region 4, Region 5

About the Mission:

The family of William J. "Boats" Haggart has requested Patriot Guard Riders participation in his military honors funeral services. William, 94, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 18, 2023.

Born in Gloversville, NY, Boats was a proud United States veteran who served in the United States Navy, and was a certified deep-sea diver. He worked for LP Transportation in Selkirk as a truck driver and shop steward before his retirement. He was a volunteer firefighter with multiple firehouses in Colonie holding leadership positions.

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

Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:

06/22/2023 at 12:30pm

Staging Location:

New Comer Cremations & Funerals
343 New Karner Rd.
Colonie, NY 12205

Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:

Bill Ryan - 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:

Staging at the funeral home with a flag line for the dignified transfer.  Anticipated KSU for escort to Saratoga National Cemetery is 1:00 pm.

Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?

yes

Second Staging Date and Staging Time:

06/22/2023 at 01:30pm

Second Location:

Saratoga National Cemetery
200 Duell Road
Schuylerville, NY 12871

Second Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:

Bill Ryan

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Second Stage - Special Information:

Interment with military honors at 2:00 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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