PGRNY Completed Missions

Honor Mission

James F. Martin

US Army
Vietnam Veteran

Multi-City, NY - 10/07/2024

Mission applies to the following Region(s):

Region 8, Region 9

About the Mission:

James F. Martin faithfully and honorably executed his duties to our nation in the US Army from the time of his induction on 22 July 1965, until his honorable discharge at the rank of SP4(T) on 11 May 1967. He completed his Reserve obligation on 26 July 1971.  As a Field Radio and Carrier Repairman (31L20,) he served with 586th Signal Company (Spt), 41st Signal Battalion. For his honorable service, he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal and Vietnam Campaign Medal.

Patriot Guard Riders has been requested to participate in Mr. Martin's final honors.

Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:

10/07/2024 at 08:45am

Staging Location:

Charles J. O'Shea Funeral Home
603 Wantagh Avenue
Wantagh, NY

Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:

Pete Wenninger
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516-978-5884

Special Covid-19 Mission Guidelines:

Updated 15, May 2024

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Special Information:

Please stage at funeral home for dignified transfer and escort to St. Bernard RC Church in Levittown.

Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?

yes

Second Staging Date and Staging Time:

10/07/2024 at 09:00am

Second Location:

St. Bernard RC Church
3100 Hempstead Tpke
Levittown, NY 11756

Second Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:

Pete Wenninger
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516-978-5884

Second Stage - Special Information:

Please stage at church with flag line for arrival of funeral cortege.  Dignified transfer upon arrival.  Dignified transfer and escort to Calverton National Cemetery to follow mass.

Is there a Third Stage to this Mission?

yes

Third Staging Date and Staging Time:

10/07/2024 at 11:30am

Third Location:

Calverton National Cemetery
210 Princeton Blvd
Calverton, NY 11933

Third Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:

Pete Wenninger
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516-978-5884

Third Stage - Special Information:

Please stand a flag line for arrival of funeral cortege from O'Shea - Wantagh.  Be aware that there is another PGR Honor Mission (Messina) coming into CNC also scheduled for 12:00PM from Jordan Funeral Home in Island Park.

Is there a Fourth Stage to this Mission?

no

Submitted by:

Wayne Cohen - SRC Region 8 NY

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