PGRNY Completed Missions

Unofficial Mission

7th Annual Upstate New York
Wounded Vet Run

All Military Branches

Multi-City, NY - 07/27/2024

Mission applies to the following Region(s):

Region 4, Region 5

About the Mission:

The organizers of the 7th Annual Upstate NY Wounded Vet Run have once again asked Patriot Guard Riders to lead this year's ride.

SFC Jacob Pratt, a Rensselaer County native, is this year's honoree. Sergeant Pratt was assigned to Detachment 2, Company A, of the 1st Battalion, 224th Aviation Regiment. The 21-Soldier detachment was mobilized in October 2023 for federal duty supporting the Border Patrol as part of Joint Task Force North. On March 8th, 2024 while flying a mission on the US border in Texas, the UH-72 Lakota helicopter crashed, leaving Sergeant Pratt as the sole survivor. Our deepest condolences to the families of his team members, Chief Warrant Officer 2 Casey Frankoski, Chief Warrant Officer 2 John Grassia III and Border Patrol agent Chris Luna.

The event flyer is available for viewing/download by clicking here

Registration starts at 09:00 am. $20.00 per rider/passenger. All proceeds benefit the honoree. Ride begins with KSU at Brunswick Harley at 12:00 Noon, ending at the Veterans of Lansingburgh Club, 777 1st Street, Troy, NY, This is a rain or shine event.

Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:

07/27/2024 at 10:45am

Staging Location:

Brunswick Harley Davidson
1130 Hoosick Road
Troy, NY 12180
West Parking area

Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:

Bill Schaaf
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518-542-0608

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:

Staging at Brunswick Harley under the direction of the event organizers. There will be LEO escort followed by PGR large flag bikes, then all other riders. Riders please ensure that that bike flags are securely fastened.

PGR members not participating in the ride may wish to stage at 12:30 pm at the Veterans of Lansingburgh Club, 777 1st Street, Troy, NY, with a flag line for the arrival of the riders.

Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?

no

Submitted by:

Ray Sestak

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