PGRNY Completed Missions

 

Honor Mission

SSG Bryan M. Faison

US Army

Multi-City, NY - 07/11/2022

 

Mission applies to the following Region(s):

Region 6, Region 7, Region 8, Region 9

About the Mission:

Patriot Guard Riders has been invited to stand in silent honor of the life and service of SSG Bryan M. Faison.   SSgt Faison of the United States Army, a life-long Beacon resident, passed away suddenly on June 17, 2022 in the Country of Brunei while serving on active-duty. He was 36 years old.

Born in Poughkeepsie, NY, Bryan was a graduate of Beacon High School (class of 2004) and earned a degree in Applied Sciences at Hudson Valley Community College. He enlisted in the United States Army on March 24, 2014, and proudly served until his passing. For his service, the United States Army awarded him with the Army Commendation Medal with two Oak Leaf Clusters, Army Achievement Medal, and the Army Good Conduct Medal with two knots (2nd award).

Aside from serving his country, Bryan had a passion for photography. He loved football and was an avid San Francisco 49-ers fan. He also enjoyed hiking, baseball, and loved being at the beach with his wife and children.

Bryan's full obituary is available for viewing online by clicking here

NOTE: This portion of the mission is to provide escort from JFK Airport to Libby Funeral Home in Beacon, NY.   Interment services are scheduled for July 16, 2020 in Beacon.   A second mission posting will be made approximately one week prior to that date.

Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:

07/11/2022 at 01:30 pm

Staging Location:

Burger King
15405 Rockaway Blvd.
Jamaica, NY 11434
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Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:

Pete Jepson SRC Region 9 - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

631-922-6330

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:

We will report to the Port Authority PD building for a 2:00 pm briefing. Members can join the escort of this hero to Beacon, NY, which is approximately 75 miles. You can leave the escort at any point if your are unable to go the whole way. Even if you do not wish to participate in the escort, please join in with your flags and stand a flag line when he is brought out from the terminal area, which will show the honor and respect due this defender of our country.

Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?

yes

Second Staging Date and Staging Time:

07/11/2022 at 05:00 pm

Second Location:

Libby Funeral and Cremation
55 Teller Avenue
Beacon, NY 12508

Second Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:

Bob Boisvert - SRC R6 - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Second Stage - Special Information:

Staging at the funeral home with a flag line for the arrival of the escort and the dignified transfer.  Anticipated arrival time is 5:15 - 5:45 pm.

Is there a Third Stage to this Mission?

no

Submitted by:

Pete Jepson SRC Region 9

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