PGRNY Completed Missions

Honor Mission

Francis X. Abrahall

US Marine Corps
Cold War Era Veteran
and First Responder

Multi-City, NY - 11/04/2024

Mission applies to the following Region(s):

Region 8, Region 9

About the Mission:

The family of Francois X. Abrahall has requested Patriot Guard Riders' participation in his military honors funeral services. Frank Abrahall proudly served in the Marine Corps from 1958-1962. During his service, he was stationed in the Mediterranean area and Lebanon. He was honorably discharged at the rank of Sergeant, and for his service, was awarded a Good Conduct medal and Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal.

After leaving the service, Frank used the GI bill and received an A.A.S., B.B.A., and attended post-graduate school at Dowling College. Frank received a MBA in Business. He worked as a credit manager in auto finance, and later attained a VP position in banking. He later joined the Coram Fire Department as a volunteer EMT/paramedic. He went on to work as an employee of the Coram fire district. He found his true calling in life taking care of others in their time of need.

Please join us as we honor Frank for his life of service.

Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:

11/04/2024 at 08:45am

Staging Location:

Marinello Funeral Home
493 Middle Country Rd.
Coram, NY 11727

Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:

John Merkle
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631-428-3177

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 bring your own flags to stand for the arrival of family at 09:00.  After a dignified transfer at the funeral home, we will proceed to the church.

Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?

yes

Second Staging Date and Staging Time:

11/04/2024 at 09:45am

Second Location:

St. Frances Cabrini Church
134 Middle County Road
Coram, NY 11727

Second Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:

John Merkle
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631-428-3177

Second Stage - Special Information:

Please bring your own flags and stage outside the Church. After the mass we will proceed to Rocky Point to pass his home. We may have P.D. escort, but that is not yet confirmed.

Is there a Third Stage to this Mission?

yes

Third Staging Date and Staging Time:

11/04/2024 at 11:30am

Third Location:

Calverton National Cemetery
210 Princeton Blvd
Calverton, N.Y 11933

Third Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:

John Merkle
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631-428-3177

Third Stage - Special Information:

I have not yet heard if Calverton will be covered by a PGR RC.  Please bring your own flags and assemble at the front entrance for the escort from Marinello Funeral Home.

Is there a Fourth Stage to this Mission?

no

Submitted by:

John Joseph Merkle

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