PGRNY Completed Missions

HOTH Mission

American Flag Pickup
Saratoga National Cemetery

All Military Branches

Schuylerville, NY - 05/27/2025

Mission applies to the following Region(s):

Region 4, Region 5

About the Mission:

Patriot Guard Riders are once again being requested to assist in the removal of Memorial Day Weekend flags that have been placed on the gravesites of our veterans.

PGR members will be responsible for the removal of the flags placed in Section 8 of the cemetery.

Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:

05/27/2025 at 08:45am

Staging Location:

Saratoga National Cemetery
200 Duell Rd
Schuylerville, NY  12871

Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:

Bill Schaaf
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518-542-0608

Special Information:

Park on the right side of the road down by Section 8.  PGR will be responsible for picking up flags in Section 8. Once completed, check in with leadership to see if we should proceed to help in other sections. Please bring a rag or two to help remove any dirt that may attach to the flags.

Weather should be good so flag pick will proceed.  The cemetery will be open for Military Honors Funerals.

PLEASE BE ATTENTIVE TO ANY FUNERAL SERVICES THAT MAY BE TAKING PLACE THAT MORNING - especially upon leaving the cemetery - do not motor past any shelter until you are sure any services have been completed at the shelter.

Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?

no

Submitted by:

Bill Schaaf

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