Honor Mission
Joseph Youn
US Army
Global War on Terrorism Veteran
Multi-City, NY - 05/31-06/31/2023
Mission applies to the following Region(s):
Region 8, Region 9
About the Mission:
This American hero joined the US Army in 2002 and was eventually deployed to Iraq as an armor crewman. He attained the rank of Sergeant, and was a tank commander. On April 5th, 2005 a truck loaded with thousands of pounds of explosives struck his tank causing him serious injuries. He spent approximately 14 years in Walter Reed Hospital and Northport VA nursing.
For his service, he was awarded Purple Heart, Army Commendation Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Army Achievement Medal 4th Award, Iraq Campaign Medal w/1 Bronze Star and a Combat Action Badge. The family wishes the Patriot Guard to stand and honor him.
A full obituary is available for viewing online by clicking here
Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:
05/31/2023 at 06:30pm
Staging Location:
Powell Funeral Home
67 Broadway
Amityville, NY 11701
Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:
Jim & Terry Martinelli -
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:
Please bring your flags and help stand for this true hero of America. Spend whatever time you can with Jim and Terry. This is a good time to show the family how we feel about their loved one and his service to this country.
Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?
yes
Second Staging Date and Staging Time:
06/01/2023 at 09:30am
Second Location:
Powell Funeral Home
67 Broadway
Amityville, NY 11701
Second Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:
Pete Jepson -
Second Stage - Special Information:
Bring your flags for family arrival. Prayer service at 10:30am. After a dignified transfer we will escort to Long Island National Cemetery.
Is there a Third Stage to this Mission?
yes
Third Staging Date and Staging Time:
06/01/2023 at 11:00am
Third Location:
Long Island National Cemetery
2040 Wellwood Ave,
Farmingdale, NY 11735
Third Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:
Pete Jepson -
Third Stage - Special Information:
Members can stage in the central mall roadway, across from the chapels, to wait for escort arrival.
Is there a Fourth Stage to this Mission?
no
Fourth Staging Date and Staging Time::
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Fourth Location:
Fourth Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:
Fourth Stage - Special Information:
Submitted by:
Pete Jepson SRC Region 9
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