Honor Mission
Richard C. Cook
United States Army
Korean War Era Veteran
Multi-City, NY - 03/28/2025
Mission applies to the following Region(s):
Region 4, Region 5
About the Mission:
The family of Richard C. Cook has requested Patriot Guard Riders' participation in his military honors funeral services. Richard, 94, passed away peacefully on March 18, 2025.
Born in Glens Falls, NY, Richard was very proud that he had served in the US Army Honor Guard during the Korean War. He was honorably discharged on 31 August 1954 at the rank of Private First Class, and for his service was awarded the National Defense Service Medal.
His true love was farming, but he retired from Scott Paper in the early 1990’s, where his coworkers knew him as “Cookie”.
Richard's full obituary is available for viewing online by clicking here
Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:
03/28/2025 at 08:30am
Staging Location:
Carlton Funeral Home
68 Main Street
Hudson Falls, NY 12839
Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:
John Mercier
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:
Members will stand a flag line for arrival of family and friends, then prepare for dignified transfer. We will then escort to Saratoga National Cemetery for a 10:00 service.
Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?
yes
Second Staging Date and Staging Time:
03/28/2025 at 09:30am
Second Location:
Saratoga National Cemetery
200 Duell Rd.
Schuylerville, NY 12871
Second Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:
John Mercier
Second Stage - Special Information:
Please stage quietly and in accordance with current guidelines.
Is there a Third Stage to this Mission?
no
Submitted by:
Dan Nolin
rs 03/27; MER
