HOTH Mission
Leatherstocking Honor Flight
Sendoff and Welcome Home
All Military Branches
Multi-City, NY - 09/16/2023
***UPDATED 06 September 2023 - 05:50 am***
Please note that the staging time for the
Welcome Home has changed. Details below.
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 a Leatherstocking Honor Flight send-off and welcome home event. We will provide escorts to lead our honored veterans to the Albany International Airport for the send-off of their Honor Flight, and welcome them back home later that night.
The escorts are open to any and all individual motorcyclists, motorcycle clubs and organizations. Please review each of the staging locations below to determine which may be best for you.
Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:
09/16/2023 at 06:30am
Staging Location:
Albany International Airport
737 Albany Shaker Road
Colonie, NY 12211
Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:
Shirley Gawlak
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 with a flag line outside the North entrance of the Baggage Claim area. Riders may park in the usual area of the taxi lane. Cagers will be on your own in the Short Term Parking area. Members staging directly at the airport should bring a clean, 3 x 5 American Flag.
Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?
yes
Second Staging Date and Staging Time:
09/16/2023 at 06:30am
Second Location:
Parking Lot
271 Wolf Road
Latham, NY 12110
Across from Albany Park
Ride & Fly
Click here for map
Second Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:
Ed Czuchrey
Second Stage - Special Information:
UPDATED KSU - 06:50
Riders will stage in the parking lot across the street from the Park Ride & Fly in preparation for escort of veterans to Albany International Airport. Anticipated KSU 06:50 am. Rider parking will be in the usual area of the taxi lane at the airport.
Is there a Third Stage to this Mission?
yes
Third Staging Date and Staging Time:
09/16/2023 at 06:00am
Third Location:
Saratoga County Veteran Service Agency
2144 Doubleday Ave.
Ballston Spa, NY 12020
Click here for map
Third Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:
Dan Nolin
Third Stage - Special Information:
Staging in preparation for escort of veterans to Albany International Airport. Anticipated KSU 06:20 am. Rider parking will be in the usual area of the taxi lane at the airport.
Is there a Fourth Stage to this Mission?
yes
Fourth Staging Date and Staging Time:
09/16/2023 at 06:15am
Fourth Location:
Brunswick Harley Davidson
1130 Hoosick Rd.
Troy, NY 12180
Fourth Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:
Bill Schaaf
518-542-0608
Fourth Stage - Special Information:
Staging in preparation for escort of veterans to Albany International Airport. Anticipated KSU 06:30 am. Rider parking will be in the usual area of the taxi lane at the airport.Fifth Staging Date and Staging Time:
09/16/2023 at 06:00am
Fifth Location:
Schoharie Park & Ride (off exit 23 of I-88)
239 Rt. 30-A
Schoharie, NY 12157
Fifth Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:
American Legion Riders
Steve Oliver
Fifth Stage - Special Information:
Sixth Staging Date and Staging Time:
UPDATED
09/16/2023 at 9:45 pm
Sixth Location:
Albany International Airport
737 Albany Shaker Road
Colonie, NY 12211
Sixth Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:
Shirley Gawlak
Sixth Stage - Special Information:
Members will stage near the TSA check in area with a flag line for the Welcome Home of our heroes. Flight ETA is 10:10 pm.Submitted by:
Ray Sestak
rs 09/02; MER
