PGRNY Completed Missions

Honor Mission

Hector Luis Caraballo-Torres

US Army
Vietnam War Veteran

Multi-City, NY - 09/02/2024

Mission applies to the following Region(s):

Region 6, Region 7, Region 8, Region 9

About the Mission:

The family of Hector Luis Caraballo-Torres has requested Patriot Guard Riders to participate in his funeral services. Hector served in the US Army from December 1969 to February 1971. He served 1 year in Vietnam as a Light Weapons Infantryman (MOS11B20). He also served in the Army Reserves until February 1975. SP4 Hector Luis Caraballo-Torres was awarded these decorations: National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal w/2 Bronze Service Stars, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Combat Infantry Badge, Marksman (M-16 Rifle).

Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:

09/02/2024 at 09:15am

Staging Location:

Libby Funeral Home
55 Teller Avenue
Beacon, NY 12508

Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:

Bob Boisvert
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845-242-5088

Special Covid-19 Mission Guidelines:

Updated 15, May 2024

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Special Information:

We will stage for the arrival of the family and stand a flag line for the dignified transfer, followed by an escort to St. John's Church, 31 Willow Street, Beacon NY for the 10 am mass. Following mass, we will stand a flag line for the dignified transfer. Monday's mission ends here.

Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?

yes

Second Staging Date and Staging Time:

09/03/2024 at 10:30am

Second Location:

Long Island Welcome Center
5100 Long Island Expy.
Dix Hills, NY 11746

Second Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:

Pete Jepson
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631-922-6330

Second Stage - Special Information:

Patriot Guard Riders will meet at Libby Funeral Home hearse at the Long Island Welcome Center, then escort to Calverton National Cemetery.

Is there a Third Stage to this Mission?

yes

Third Staging Date and Staging Time:

09/03/2024 at 11:15am

Third Location:

Calverton National Cemetery
210 Princeton Blvd
Calverton, NY 11933
Front Gate

Third Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:

Pete Jepson
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631-922-6330

Third Stage - Special Information:

Patriot Guard Riders will meet the escort at the front gate and continue to the grave site. Then stand a flag line for the dignified transfer and Military Honors.

Is there a Fourth Stage to this Mission?

no

Submitted by:

Bob Boisvert

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