Honor Mission
Joseph R. Rando
United States Army
Korean War Veteran
Multi-City, NY - 09/23/2025
Mission applies to the following Region(s):
Region 8, Region 9
About the Mission:
Joseph R. Rando faithfully and honorably executed his duties to our nation in the US Army. Mr. Rando was called from inactive duty - National Guard - at the rank of Sergeant on 19 August 1950. He served as Field Artillery (MOS 1844) with B Battery of 955th Field Artillery Battalion until his honorable discharge as M/SGT(T) on 10 April 1952.
For his service, he was awarded the Good Conduct Medal, along with Korean Service Medal w/2 Bronze Service Stars.
His family requests Patriot Guard Riders' participation in his final honors.
Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:
09/23/2025 at 08:30am
Staging Location:
Park Funeral Chapels
2175 Jericho Turnpike
Garden City Park, NY 11040
Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:
Wayne Cohen
516-729-9869
Special Information:
Flag line for arrival of mourners. Following short service, we will perform a dignified transfer and escort to St. Kevin's RC Church.
Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?
yes
Second Staging Date and Staging Time:
09/23/2025 at 09:15am
Second Location:
St. Kevin's RC Church
45-21 194th Street
Flushing, NY 11358
Second Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:
Wayne Cohen
516-729-9869
Second Stage - Special Information:
Flag line for arrival of funeral cortege, dignified transfer upon arrival. Following 9:45AM mass, dignified transfer and escort to Mount St. Mary's Cemetery.
Is there a Third Stage to this Mission?
yes
Third Staging Date and Staging Time:
09/23/2025 at 10:30am
Third Location:
Mount St. Mary's Cemetery
172-00 Booth Memorial Ave
Flushing, NY 11365
Third Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:
Wayne Cohen
516-729-9869
Third Stage - Special Information:
See RC Wayne Cohen for instructions.
Is there a Fourth Stage to this Mission?
no
Submitted by:
Wayne Cohen - SRC Region 8 NY
rs 09/19; MER
