PGRNY Completed Missions

Honor Mission

Joseph F. Lentz, Jr.

United States Army
WW II Veteran

Multi-City, NY - 10/26/2023

Mission applies to the following Region(s):

Region 4, Region 5

About the Mission:

The family of Joseph F. Lentz, Jr. has requested Patriot Guard Riders participation in his military honors funeral services.  Joseph, 99, formerly of Cambridge, passed away Sunday, October 22, 2023 at the Slate Valley Center in Granville with his family at his side.

Born in Sand Lake, NY, Joe was a World War II Veteran serving in the US Army from 14 July 1944 until his honorable discharge on 30 November 1945.  Joe earned the rank of Corporal, and for his service, was awarded the European African Middle Eastern Campaign Medal, WW II Victory Medal, Lapel Pin and Combat Infantry Badge.  During his service, Joe was deployed to Rhineland, Ardennes and Central Europe.

After his military service, Joe had worked for the Town of Jackson Highway Department and then he and his wife moved to Amenia, NY where he worked for the NYS Dept. of Transportation for 16 years, retiring in 1980.  Joe was a member of the Cambridge United Presbyterian Church and the VFW in Greenwich.  He loved NASCAR Racing, coin collecting, going to antique car shows and playing cards and pitch a the Shushan Grange.  He was a collector of license plates and enjoyed riding in his convertible with his wife.

A full obituary is available for viewing online by clicking here

Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:

10/26/2023 at 09:45am

Staging Location:

Ackley, Ross & Gariepy Funeral Home
73 West Main Street
Cambridge, NY 12816

Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:

Bruce Barger
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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:

We will stand flag line for the arrival of family and friends until 11 am, when a funeral service will be conducted. After service, we will reform flag line and prepare for dignified transfer, followed by escort to Saratoga National Cemetery for a 1pm service.

Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?

yes

Second Staging Date and Staging Time:

10/26/2023 at 12:30pm

Second Location:

Saratoga National Cemetery
200 Duell Rd.
Schuylerville, NY 12871

Second Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:

Bruce Barger
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Second Stage - Special Information:

Interment with military honors scheduled for 1:00 pm.  Please stage quietly and in accordance with current guidelines.

Is there a Third Stage to this Mission?

no

Submitted by:

Dan Nolin

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