PGRNY Completed Missions

Honor Mission

Giro L. Gaimaro

US Marine Corps
Vietnam Era Veteran

Multi-City, NY - 04/19/2024

Mission applies to the following Region(s):

Region 8, Region 9

About the Mission:

This veteran enlisted and served four years honorably executing his duties to this country. He was attached to Hq Co Hq Bn 2nd Marine Div. in an administrative capacity. He attained a rank of Lance Corporal and was awarded the Rifle Expert Badge. He returned to civilian life and went to work for Wauldbaums Supermarket as a manager. There he met his wife and they raised a family. He was an avid historian , with a special interest in the civil war and this country history. He took the family on many trips passing on the history to them. He also traveled to other countries as part of this interest and his wife accompanied him quite often. The family has requested Patriot Guard Riders to stand and honor him.

Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:

04/19/2024 at 11:00am

Staging Location:

Fabrizo Funeral Chapels
474 Sunrise Highway
North Service Rd.
West Babylon, NY 11704

Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:

Bill Byrne
wbyrnerollingthunderli@gmail.com

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:

Family viewing until 11:30. After a dignified transfer the escort will proceed to Long Island National Cemetery for a 12pm time. ETA Long Island National Cemetery is 11:45am

Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?

yes

Second Staging Date and Staging Time:

04/19/2024 at 11:20am

Second Location:

Long Island National Cemetery
240 Wellwood Rd.
Farmingdale, NY 11735

Second Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:

Pete Jepson
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631-922-6330

Second Stage - Special Information:

Please have your flags and meet at administration parking lot for arrival of escort.

Is there a Third Stage to this Mission?

no

Submitted by:

Pete Jepson SRC Region 9

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