PGRNY Completed Missions

Honor Mission

Anthony C. D'Elia

US Army
Vietnam Era Veteran

Calverton, NY - 06/14/2024

Mission applies to the following Region(s):

Region 8, Region 9

About the Mission:

This veteran honorably executed his duties to the United States from March 1963 to March 1965 as a Light Weapons Infantryman. He was assigned to Company C, 1st Battalion, 4th Infantry, and attained a rank of SP4. He was stationed in Germany for 1 year 6 months of his enlistment. He was awarded Expert ( Rifle M-14) and Sharpshooter (MG -M60) badges.

After release from duty he went to work for EL Al Airlines at Kennedy Airport for 27, years becoming a supervisor of his department. He and a partner invested in race horses that competed at the meadowlands in the 1980's. The family has requested Patriot Guard Riders to stand and honor him.

Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:

06/14/2024 at 12:15pm

Staging Location:

Calverton National Cemetery
210 Princeton Blvd.
Calverton, NY 11933

Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:

Pete Jepson
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631-922-6330

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:

Members will meet RC Pete in front of Administration Building for further instructions. Family is arriving at approximately 12:30pm at Administration. The family is bringing the cremains as no funeral home is involved.

Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?

no

Submitted by:

Pete Jepson SRC Region 9

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