Honor Mission
Bruce William Edwards
US Air Force
Vietnam Era Veteran
Riverhead, NY - 08/13/2024
Mission applies to the following Region(s):
Region 8, Region 9
About the Mission:
Bruce William Edwards faithfully and honorably executed his duties as a Communications Center Specialist. He was with the Air Force 2140th Communications Squadron from 1966 to 1969 and was honorably discharged at the rank of Sergeant.
He was a volunteer fireman for Riverhead Fire Department for 53 years. His daughter requests Patriot Guard Riders participation in his final honors.
Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:
08/13/2024 at 09:15am
Staging Location:
McLaughlin Heppner
336 Marcy Ave
Riverhead11901
Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:
Mike Osip
631-494-8981
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:
We will stage flag line at the funeral home until escort to St. John the Evangelist Church.
Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?
yes
Second Staging Date and Staging Time:
08/13/2024 at 09:45am
Second Location:
St. John the Evangelist RC Church
546 St. Johns Pl.
Riverhead, NY 11901
Second Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:
Mike Osip
631-494-8981
Second Stage - Special Information:
We will wait for the arrival of the escort with a flag line at the church. Gene & Sue will be at the church with extra flags, if needed. A procession will follow the church services, passing the Riverhead Firehouses & his home to the gravesite at St. Johns Cemetery. After mass, members will regroup and stage at gravesite directly behind church for arrival of fire trucks & PGR escort by Mike Osip.
Is there a Third Stage to this Mission?
Submitted by:
Mike Osip
rs 08/08; MER
