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Honor Mission
James N. Tempro
US Air Force Veteran
FDNY Firefighter (Ret.)
Brooklyn, NY - 03/08/2025
***UPDATED 03 March 2025 - 20:50 hrs***
Please note that the Primary Staging Time
has been changed to 11:30 am.
Mission applies to the following Region(s):
Region 7, Region 8, Region 9
About the Mission:
James Nathaniel Tempro faithfully and honorably executed his duties to our nation in the US Air Force. Very little is known about his military service other than the fact that he was honorably discharged and recently resided at the VA in St. Albans, Queens.
Following his military career, he continued to serve in FDNY as one of New York's Bravest for 32 years.
His family requests Patriot Guard Riders' participation in his final honors.
Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:
UPDATED
03/08/2025 at 11:30 am
Staging Location:
St. Stephen & St. Martin's Episcopal Church
789 Jefferson Ave.
Brooklyn, NY 11221
Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:
Carlos Varon
718-374-1926
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:
Please stage at church for conclusion of mass, at which time a dignified transfer and escort to Cypress Hills Cemetery will take place.
Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?
yes
Second Staging Date and Staging Time:
03/08/2025 at 12:00pm
Second Location:
Cypress Hills Cemetery
(NOT Cypress Hills National Cemetery)
833 Jamaica Ave.
Brooklyn, NY 11208
Second Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:
Carlos Varon
718-374-1926
Second Stage - Special Information:
Stage at Admin building for arrival of funeral procession. See RC Carlos Varon for instructions.
Is there a Third Stage to this Mission?
no
Submitted by:
Wayne Cohen - SRC Region 8 NY
rs 03/01; MER