PGRNY Completed Missions

HOTH Mission

5th Annual Honoring Our Vets Car Show

All Military Branches

Averill park, NY - 06/18/2023

Mission applies to the following Region(s):

Region 4, Region 5

About the Mission:

Patriot Guard Riders has once again been invited to participate in the annual Honoring Our Vets Car Show.  2023 marks the 5th year for this event, the proceeds from which are donated to the Stratton VAMC Voluntary Services Offices. Monies are used to purchase basic needs for our less fortunate veterans treated at the Stratton, and include such items as socks, boots, thermal underwear, coats, food items, department/food store gift cards, etc., all of which are very necessary. Donations of these (new) types of items will be accepted for donation to the VA at the show.

The Honoring Our Vets Car show is unique in that each year, 4 special "Soldier Trophies" are awarded to entries selected in the category of "Veterans Picks". Each of these special trophies are awarded in honor of one local soldier who died in action during WW II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War and the Global War on Terrorism.

This year's honorees are: WW II - PFC Dean A. Liberty, KIA, 4 December 1943; Korean War - Cpl Thomas H. Stoliker, died while POW, 21 February 1951; Vietnam War - Cpl Paul J. Baker, KIA, 29 March 1969 and; Global War on terrorism - LTC Todd J. Clark, KIA, 8 June 2013.

As in years past, there are two parts to this mission; first, riders will escort veterans with their classic show cars to the venue and then later, stand a flag line during military-themed ceremonies. See details below.

Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:

06/18/2023 at 09:30am

Staging Location:

Van Rensselaer Square Shopping Center
4730 W. Sand Lake Rd.
(Rts. 4 and 43)
Rensselaer, NY 12144
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Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:

Ray Sestak - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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 shopping center with escort of classic cars to the venue; Butler Park, 35 Gettle Road, Averill Park, NY, 12144, about 7 miles. This completes phase 1 of the mission.

Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?

yes

Second Staging Date and Staging Time:

06/18/2023 at 11:45am

Second Location:

Butler Park
35 Gettle Rd.
Averill park, NY 12144

Second Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:

Ray Sestak

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518-669-3358

Second Stage - Special Information:

Members will form a flag line during the ceremonies to be conducted at 12:00 PM.

Is there a Third Stage to this Mission?

no

Submitted by:

Ray Sestak

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