PGRNY Completed Missions

 

HOTH Mission

Leatherstocking Honor Flight
Sendoff and Welcome Home

All Military Branches

Multi-City, NY - 10/05/2024

***UPDATED 01 October 2024 - 19:30 hrs***
Fifth Stage (Brunswick HD) Staging location
changed to main parking lot (near HOG Pen)

 

Mission applies to the following Region(s):

Region 4, Region 5

 

About the Mission:

The Leatherstocking Honor Flight Committee has once again invited Patriot Guard Riders to take a lead role in coordinating the various motorcycle escorts of our honored veterans to the Albany International Airport for the sendoff and welcome home of their Honor Flight.  As you know, the airport is undergoing major reconstruction.  To avoid congestion during the arrival and offloading phase, the escort groups are scheduled to arrive at varying times between 06:20 and 06:40 am. The sendoff ceremony begins at 06:50 am.

Members staging directly at the airport should bring a clean, 3 x 5 American Flag and form a flag line at the direction of the Ride Captain assigned to that location.

The escorts are open to any and all individual motorcyclist, 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:

10/05/2024 at 06:00 am

Staging Location:

Albany International Airport
737 Albany Shaker Road
Colonie, NY 12211

Acting Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:

Chris Gilluley
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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 airport with a flag line at the Baggage Claim area entry for the arrival of the veterans and guardians. When all guests have arrived, the flag line will re-form to the area to the audience's right for the sendoff ceremony.

 

Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?

yes

Second Staging Date and Staging Time:

10/05/2024 at 05:45 am

Second Location:

Sam's Club
Latham Farms Shopping Center
579 Troy Schenectady Road
Latham, NY 12110

Second Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:

Ray Sestak
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518-669-3358

Second Stage - Special Information:

Riders will stage for an escort of approximately 12 veterans/guardians. KSU at 06:10 for an 06:25 airport arrival time. At the airport, all riders are to park as directed by LEO. After arrival, riders are asked to join the flag line inside.

 

Is there a Third Stage to this Mission?

yes

Third Staging Date and Staging Time:

10/05/2024 at 05:45 am

Third Location:

CDTA Park and Ride
Malta Commons
100 Saratoga Village Blvd.
Malta, NY 12020
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Third Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:

Bruce Barger
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Third Stage - Special Information:

Riders will stage for an escort of approximately 22 veterans/guardians. KSU at 06:05 for an 06:30 airport arrival time. At the airport, all riders are to park as directed by LEO.  After arrival, riders are asked to join the flag line inside.

 

Is there a Fourth Stage to this Mission?

yes

Fourth Staging Date and Staging Time:

10/05/2024 at 05:25 am

Fourth Location:

CDTA Park and Ride
5501 Route 30
Amsterdam, NY 12010
Across Minaville Rd from the Super 8
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Fourth Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:

Paul Orzolek
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Fourth Stage - Special Information:

Riders will stage for an escort of approximately 12 veterans/guardians. KSU at 05:40 for an 06:20 airport arrival time. At the airport, all riders are to park as directed by LEO. After arrival, riders are asked to join the flag line inside.

 

Is there a Fifth Stage to this Mission?

yes

Fifth Staging Date and Staging Time:

10/05/2024 at 05:45 am

Fifth Location:

UPDATED

Brunswick Harley Davidson
1130 Hoosick Rd.
Troy, NY 12180
Stage in main parking lot near
HOG Pen
Stage in West Parking Lot
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Fifth Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:

Bill Schaaf
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Fifth Stage - Special Information:

Riders will stage for an escort of approximately 8 veterans/guardians arriving from Bennington, VT being led by a contingent of American Legion Riders.  KSU at 06:00 for an 06:20 airport arrival time. At the airport, all riders are to park as directed by LEO.  After arrival, riders are asked to join the flag line inside.

 

Is there a Sixth Stage to this Mission?

yes

Sixth Staging Date and Staging Time:

10/05/2024 at 05:30 am

Sixth Location:

Schoharie Park & Ride (off exit 23 of I-88)
239 Rt. 30-A
Schoharie, NY 12157
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Sixth Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:

Steve Oliver
ALR Helderberg Post 977

Sixth Stage - Special Information:

Riders will stage for an escort of approximately 5 veterans/guardians. KSU at 05:50 for an 06:30 airport arrival time. At the airport, all riders are to park as directed by LEO.  After arrival, riders are asked to join the flag line inside.

 

Is there a Seventh Stage to this Mission?

yes

Seventh Staging Date and Staging Time:

10/05/2024 at 09:50 pm

Seventh Location:

Albany International Airport
737 Albany Shaker Road
Colonie, NY 12211

Seventh Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:

Ray Sestak
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518-669-3358

Seventh Stage - Special Information:

Due to ongoing construction at the airport, members will stage in the lower level, under direction of the Ride Captain. Flight ETA is 10:10 pm

 

Submitted by:

Ray Sestak

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