Honor Mission
Thomas D. Stone
United States Army
Vietnam Veteran

Ballston Lake, NY - 02/12/2025
Mission applies to the following Region(s):
Region 4, Region 5
About the Mission:
The family of Thomas D. Stone has requested Patriot Guard Riders' participation in his funeral services. Thomas, 76, passed on Friday, February 7, 2025 at the Albany VA Hospital.
Born on November 3, 1948, Thomas served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War as a Light Weapons Infantryman. He served a tour of duty in Vietnam and was honorably discharged at the rank of Specialist 4th Class (E-4). For his service, he was awarded a Purple Heart, Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal and a Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal.
Thomas' full obituary is available for viewing online by clicking here
Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:
02/12/2025 at 03:45pm
Staging Location:
Townley and Wheeler Funeral Home
21 Midline Rd.
Ballston Lake, NY 12019
Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:
Shirley Gawlak
518-361-6410
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:
PGR members will stand as sentinels during the visitation hours of 4:00 - 6:00 pm, rotating every 15 minutes. Please come help make it easier for each other. The more we have the less we will each have to stand. Thank You
Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?
no
Submitted by:
Dan Nolin
rs 02/11; MER