Honor Mission
Douglas J. Murray
US Army
Gulf War Veteran
Albany, NY - 06/27/2024
Mission applies to the following Region(s):
Region 4, Region 5
About the Mission:
The family of Douglas J. Murray has requested Patriot Guard Riders participation in the visitation portion of his funeral services. Douglas, 55, passed unexpectedly on June 14, 2024, at his home in Watervliet, NY.
Born in Brooklyn, NY, Douglas was a graduate of Richmond Hill High School in Queens, class of 1987. He entered the United States Army on 10 February 1988, and was trainied as a Medical Specialist (MOS 91A10). He served until his honorable discharge at the rank of Specialist (E-4) on 4 April 1991, including active duty in the Gulf War (Operation Desert Storm) and Germany. For his service, he was awarded an Army Service Ribbon, National Defense Service Medal, Overseas Service Ribbon, Marksmanship Badge (Rifle - M-16) and Marksmanship Badge - Grenade.
Shortly after his military service, Douglas relocated to the Albany, NY area and began a 25-year rewarding career working within various NYS Agencies with the most recent being the Office of Temporary & Disability Assistance (OTDA).
A full obituary is available for viewing online by clicking here
Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:
06/27/2024 at 05:00pm
Staging Location:
McVeigh Funeral Home
208 N. Allen St.,
Albany, NY 12206
Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:
Ray Sestak
518-669-3358
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 during Visitation period, 5:00 - 6:00 pm. Military honors will be conducted at 5:30 pm, followed by PGR plaque presentation. Interment will take place at a later date, at the family's convenience.
Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?
no
Submitted by:
Ray Sestak
rs 06/25; MER
