PGRNY Completed Missions

Honor Mission

SN Justin Hunsicker

United States Navy
Active Duty

Multi-City, NY - 11/14/2025

***UPDATED 13 November 2025 - 11:00 hrs***
Primary Staging detail for Friday has been
added.  See updated information below.

***UPDATED 13 November 2025 - 14:10 hrs***
The date of the Second Stage of this mission has
been changed to Sunday, 16 November 2025. Times
remain the same.  See updated details below.

Mission applies to the following Region(s):

Region 4, Region 5

About the Mission:

The family of active duty United States Navy Seaman Justin Hunsicker has requested Patriot Guard Riders' participation in his military honors funeral services. Seaman Hunsicker passed tragically on Sunday, 26 October 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Justin's obituary is available for viewing online by clicking here

Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:

UPDATED
11/14/2025 at 5:00 pm

Staging Location:

Albany International Airport
near the Airport Fire Department
10 Jetway Drive
Albany, NY 12211
Click here for map

Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:

Ray Sestak
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518-669-3358

Special Information:

Flight ETA is 5:20 pm.  PGR members will provide a flag line at the airport, followed by escort to the Glenville Funeral Home, 9 Glenridge Rd., Schenectady, NY 12302 where a dignified transfer will be conducted. Forecast high of 45 degrees, but dry.  Dress for the weather and typically windy conditions at the airport.

Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?

yes

Second Staging Date and Staging Time:

UPDATED
11/16/2025 at 11:30am

Second Location:

Glenville Funeral Home
9 Glenridge Rd.
Schenectady, NY 12302

Second Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:

Ray Sestak
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518-669-3358

Second Stage - Special Information:

Staging at the funeral home with a flag line for the arrival of family and guests during Visitation hours, 12:00 - 2:00 pm.

Is there a Third Stage to this Mission?

yes

Third Staging Date and Staging Time:

11/17/2025 at 09:30am

Third Location:

Glenville Funeral Home
9 Glenridge Rd.
Schenectady, NY 12302

Third Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:

Ray Sestak
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518-669-3358

Third Stage - Special Information:

Staging at the funeral home with a flag line for the dignified transfer. Escort to Saratoga National Cemetery to follow, with a,11:00 am interment service scheduled.

Is there a Fourth Stage to this Mission?

yes

Fourth Staging Date and Staging Time:

11/17/2025 at 10:30am

Fourth Location:

Saratoga National Cemetery
200 Duell Rd.
Schuylerville, NY 12871

Fourth Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:

Ray Sestak
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518-669-3358

Fourth Stage - Special Information:

Interment with military honors scheduled for 11:00 am. Please stage quietly and in accordance with current guidelines.

Submitted by:

Ray Sestak

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