Memorial Mission
Gold Star Families
Tribute Ceremonies

All Military Branches

Multi-City, NY - 07/26-27/2022
Mission applies to the following Region(s):
Region 4, Region 5
About the Mission:
Patriot Guard Riders has been invited to stand and honor a number of our local Gold Star Families at ceremonies to be conducted by members of the Tribute to Fallen Soldiers group on Tuesday and Wednesday. Tuesday's ceremony will be conducted at the Veterans Miracle Center in Albany and will honor several Gold Star Families. Wednesday's ceremony will be held in the Halfmoon Town Park and will honor the Hicks family.
Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:
07/26/2022 at 01:15 pm
Staging Location:
Veterans Miracle Center
10 Interstate Ave.
Albany, NY 12205
Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:
Ray Sestak -
518-669-3358
Special Covid-19 Mission Guidelines:
Updated 8 March 2022
Based on the most current COVID-19 Prevention Guidelines: NYS Guidelines of 2 March 2022, 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:
Members will stage at the Veterans Miracle Center with a dignified flag line for the arrival of the Tribute to Fallen Soldiers riders and display and in honor of our Gold Star Families.
Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?
yes
Second Staging Date and Staging Time:
07/27/2022 at 12:15pm
Second Location:
Halfmoon Town Park
162 NY-236
Clifton Park, NY 12065
Second Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:
Dan Nolin
Second Stage - Special Information:
Members will form a dignified flag line during the ceremonies honoring the Gold Star Hicks family to be conducted by members of the Tribute To Fallen Soldiers group.
Is there a Third Stage to this Mission?
no
Submitted by:
Ray Sestak
rs 07/24; MER