Honor Mission
Charles B. Secore
United States Army
Cold War Era Veteran
Law Enforcement Officer
Multi-City, NY - 06/03/2024
Mission applies to the following Region(s):
Region 6, Region 7
About the Mission:
The family of Charles B. Secore has requested Patriot Guard Riders participation in his military honors funeral services. Charles, a lifelong Beacon resident, recent years of Wappingers Falls, passed away on May 27, 2024 at the Montefiore St. Luke’s Cornwall Hospital in Newburgh at the age of 94.
Born in Beacon, NY, Charles proudly served in the United States Army, enlisting on 7 October 1954. He was trained as a Military Policeman (MOS 951.10) and served honorably until his discharge on 12 September 1956, including 1 year and 6 months assigned to the 537th Military Police Company in Mannheim, Germany. He was discharged at the rank of Specialist 3rd Class, and for his service was awarded the Good Conduct Medal and the Army of Occupation Medal - Germany.
Charles worked for many years in manufacturing as a pressman at the Nabisco Plant in Beacon, and later was a foreman at the Federal Paper Board until he retired. He also worked in law enforcement, part-time for the Village of Fishkill Police and the Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office as a deputy.
Charles' full obituary is available for viewing online by clicking here
Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:
06/03/2024 at 09:30am
Staging Location:
Libby Funeral & Cremation Services
55 Teller Ave.
Beacon, NY 12508
Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:
John Otero
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 the funeral home with a flag line during Visitation hours between 10:00 am and 12:00 pm. There will be a prayer service at 12:00 pm, followed by a dignified transfer and escort to Fishkill Rural Cemetery, 801 US 9, Fishkill, NY 12524, for interment with military honors.
Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?
no
Submitted by:
Ray Sestak
rs 05/30; MER
