PGRNY Completed Missions

Unofficial Mission

Wreaths Across America Wreath Pickup
Saratoga National Cemetery

All Military Branches

Schuylerville, NY - 03/04/2023

***UPDATED 02 March 2023 - 12:25 hrs***
Start time of this mission has been changed
in anticipation of inclement weather.
Start time now 12:00 pm.

Mission applies to the following Region(s):

Region 4, Region 5

About the Mission:

The Saratoga National Cemetery Wreaths Across America Event Team has requested Patriot Guard Riders support for the removal of over 15,000 Holiday Wreaths that were placed during December of 2022. PGR members will meet as we have in the past, at Section 8, to complete wreath removal there. Once complete, members may move to other sections to assist volunteers as needed. It is suggested that you bring a broomstick or other type of pole to allow carrying of multiple wreaths.

For those that may have trouble walking for any distance between sections, there will be a work crew near the Visitors Center where the bows and tags will be removed from the wreaths. Those wreaths will be donated to an animal sanctuary once again this year. There is no sign-up necessary for volunteers.

You are asked to please observe all parking instructions so as not to cause any restriction of traffic on the roadways.

Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:

UPDATED
03/04/2023 at 11:45am

Staging Location:

Saratoga National Cemetery
200 Duell Road
Schuylerville, NY 12871

Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:

Bill Schaaf - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Special Covid-19 Mission Guidelines:

Updated 8 March 2022

Based on the most current COVID-19 Prevention Guidelines: Protect Yourself and Your Family from COVID-19, 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:

UPDATED
Park only on the right side of the roadway near Section 8. Pickup begins at 12:00 PM.

Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?

no

Submitted by:

Ray Sestak

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