PGRNY Completed Missions

Honor Mission

CMSgt Gary E. Mackey

US Air Force
NY Air National Guard (Ret.)

Multi-City, NY - 08/08/2023

Mission applies to the following Region(s):

Region 4, Region 5

About the Mission:

The family of Chief Master Sergeant Gary E. Mackey has requested Patriot Guard Riders participation in his military honors funeral services. Sergeant Mackey, 64, passed on July 31, 2023 after a brave fight with serious health issues over the past several years.

Born in Troy, NY, Gary was a proud member of the US Air Force for his entire career. He enlisted in the Air Force shortly after High School and retired from the Stratton Air National Guard Base in 2011 as Chief Master Sergeant, Security Forces Supervisor, after 36 years of faithful service.

A full obituary is available for viewing online by clicking here

Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:

08/08/2023 at 09:00am

Staging Location:

Frank P. McDonald & Son Funeral Home
870 2nd Ave.
Troy, New York 12182

Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:

John Mercier
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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 dignified transfer. Escort to Saratoga National Cemetery to follow, with interment scheduled for 11:00 am.

Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?

yes

Second Staging Date and Staging Time:

08/08/2023 at 10:30am

Second Location:

Saratoga National Cemetery
200 Duell Road
Schuylerville, NY 12871

Second Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:

John Mercier
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Second Stage - Special Information:

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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