PGRNY Completed Missions

Honor Mission

Donald G. Ericksen

United States Army
Vietnam War Veteran

Multi-City, NY - 07/28/2025

Mission applies to the following Region(s):

Region 8, Region 9

About the Mission:

The family of Donald G. Ericksen has requested the Patriot Guard Riders' participation in his final military honors funeral services. Mr. Ericksen served in the US Army during the Vietnam War as a helicopter pilot. He was honorably discharged at the rank of Captain, and for his service was awarded numerous awards and commendations which include; the Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal w/1960 Device, Army Aviation Badge and 2 Overseas Service Bars.

Upon Discharge Donald went on to become owner of Summit Aviation.

Please join us in celebrating and honoring the life and service of this distinguished veteran.

Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:

07/28/2025 at 09:30am

Staging Location:

Brookhaven Elementary School
101 Fireplace Neck Road
Brookhaven, NY 11719

Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:

John Merkle
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631-428-3177

Special Information:

We will meet the family at Brookhaven Elementary school and depart at 9:50 am for Calverton National Cemetery.

Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?

yes

Second Staging Date and Staging Time:

07/28/2025 at 10:10am

Second Location:

Calverton National Cemetery
210 Princeton Blvd
Calverton, NY 11933

Second Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:

Mike Osip
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631-494-8981

Second Stage - Special Information:

Please meet Mike at the Main Gate and await the escort from Brookhaven

Is there a Third Stage to this Mission?

no

Submitted by:

John Merkle

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