PGRNY Completed Missions

Honor Mission

Willis S. Ash IV

US Marine Corps
Cold War Era Veteran

Troy, NY - 01/14/2025

Mission applies to the following Region(s):

Region 4, Region 5

About the Mission:

The family of Willis S. Ash IV has requested Patriot Guard Riders' participation in his military honors funeral services. Willis, 65, of Troy, passed on Monday, January 6, 2025.

Born in Troy, New York, Willis was a graduate of Troy High School, Class of 1979. He enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps following graduation and proudly served on active duty until 1983. He received the Good Conduct Medal, Meritorious Unit Citation, Sea Service Deployment Ribbon, Marksmanship Badge-Rifle, and his Honorable Discharge in 1985 after two years of reserve service. Willis was very proud and honored to have served on the Presidential Honor Guard in Washington, DC at the end of the term for President Jimmy Carter as well as for the beginning of the term of President Ronald Reagan.

Willis had been employed at Wolberg Lighting Design and Electrical Supply in Albany.

Portions of the above narrative are contained in Willis' obituary which is available for viewing online by clicking here.

Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:

01/14/2025 at 09:30am

Staging Location:

John J. Sanvidge Funeral Home, Inc.
565 Fourth Ave.
Troy, NY 12180

Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:

Martin Kaiser
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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:

Staging at the funeral home with a flag line for the arrival of family and guests. A funeral service will be conducted at 10:00 am, followed by an escort to Oakwood Cemetery, 186 Oakwood Ave., Troy, for interment with military honors. Please dress for the weather.

Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?

no

Submitted by:

Ray Sestak

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