Honor Mission
Daniel F. Laura
US Army
Cold War Veteran
Multi-City, NY - 04/22/2023
Mission applies to the following Region(s):
Region 8, Region 9
About the Mission:
The family of Daniel Francis Laura has requested Patriot Guard Rider participation in his funeral services. Daniel, 86, of Ormond Beach, FL passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 5th, 2023.
Known simply as Dan or Danny, he was born in Manhattan, NY and grew up in Flushing, Queens, NY. He graduated Forest Hills High School in 1954 and then went off to Fordham University in The Bronx, NY where he graduated with his bachelor’s degree in 1958.
Following college, Dan entered the United States Army on 30 July 1958. He served as a Clerk (MOS 710.00) assigned to the Service Detachment, 1st Battle Group, 1st Infantry at West Point Military Academy, where he received a Letter of Commendation and Appreciation for his dedication to duty. He was promoted to Specialist 4th Class (SP4, E-4) on 1 May 1960 and released from active duty on 8 June. He completed his US Army Reserve obligation and was honorably discharged on 30 June 1964. For his service, he was awarded the US Army Good Conduct Medal and Marksman Rifle Badge (M-1 Carbine).
After his military service, Dan followed the career footprints of much of his family and worked for the New York Times on W. 42nd Street in Manhattan since the mid-1950’s. He also served admirably at the New York Times’ sister-facilities in Whitestone, NY and Edison, NJ.
Daniel F. Laura was PGR Member Lisa J. Laura Cohen's father.
A full obituary is available for viewing online by clicking here
Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:
04/22/2023 at 10:30am
Staging Location:
Chapey & Sons Funeral Home
20 Hicksville Rd
Bethpage, NY 11714
Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:
Wayne Cohen -
516-729-9869
Special Covid-19 Mission Guidelines:
Updated 8 March 2022
Based on the most current COVID-19 Prevention Guidelines: Protect Yourself and Your Family from COVID-19, 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:
Please stage at funeral home for dignified transfer and escort to St. John Cemetery in Middle Village.
Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?
yes
Second Staging Date and Staging Time:
04/22/2023 at 11:30am
Second Location:
St. John Cemetery
80-01 Metropolitan Avenue
Middle Village, NY 11379
Second Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:
Wayne Cohen
516-729-9869
Second Stage - Special Information:
Please form flag line for arrival of procession. Final honors will be performed at graveside.
Is there a Third Stage to this Mission?
no
Submitted by:
Wayne Cohen - SRC Region 8 NY
rs 04/12
