PGRNY Completed Missions

Honor Mission

SSG Bryan M. Faison

US Army

Multi-City, NY - 07/09/2022

***UPDATED 08 July 2022 - 2015 Hrs***
The date and times of this mission
have changed - Anticipated arrival
now Monday, 11 July, 2022 Mid-afternoon.
Please watch your email for further updates.

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 up 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:

07/09/2022 at 11:45 am

Staging Location:

Port Authority Police Department
269 South Service Road
Queens, NY 11430
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Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:

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

516-805-3316

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:

This is a LEO-led escort from JFK to Libby Funeral Home in Beacon, NY, approximately 75 miles at highway speeds. Large bike flags are not recommended.
Please be on time for the briefing and participate for as much time as you are comfortable. As of this writing, SSG Faison's flight is scheduled for arrival at 12:20 PM.

As always, it is possible that the flight might arrive earlier or later than expected. **CHECK YOUR EMAIL AND THIS MISSION POSTING OFTEN ON SATURDAY MORNING FOR UPDATES**, or call or text LRC Jim McElroy at 516-805-3316

Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?

yes

Second Staging Date and Staging Time:

07/09/2022 at 02:00 pm

Second Location:

Libby Funeral and Cremation
55 Teller Avenue
Beacon, NY 12508

Second Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:

John Otero

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845-489-8986

Second Stage - Special Information:

PGR members will form a dignified flag line for the arrival of the escort and the dignified transfer of SSG Faison. As of this posting, staging time is estimated since the exact arrival time is dependent upon departure time from JFK.   Members please bring a clean 3x5 American flag.

NOTE:  Please watch your email for any updates relative to time changes and mission updates.

Is there a Third Stage to this Mission?

no

Submitted by:

Ray Sestak

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