PGRNY Completed Missions

Honor Mission

Oswald Alfonso

US Navy
Vietnam Era Veteran

Multi-City, NY  - 02/10/2023

Mission applies to the following Region(s):

Region 8, Region 9

About the Mission:

Oswald Alfonso faithfully and honorably executed his duties to our nation in the US Navy, from the time of his induction on 11 December 1968, until his honorable discharge as PO3 on 16 September 1970. Serving as Aviation Machinist's Mate (Jet Engine Mechanic) (ADJ-621) with the Air Antisubmarine Squadron Thirty-two, he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal and the Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation Ribbon. PO3 Alfonso completed his Reserve obligation on 12 December 1973.

Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:

02/10/2023 at 10:00am

Staging Location:

Saint Thomas the Apostle Church
12 Westminster Rd
West Hempstead, NY 11552

Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:

Wayne Cohen - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

516-729-9869

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 stage at Church for the arrival of family and cremains.  Dignified transfer and escort to Calverton National Cemetery to follow mass.

Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?

yes

Second Staging Date and Staging Time:

02/10/2023 at 12:00 pm

Second Location:

Calverton National Cemetery
210 Princeton Blvd
Calverton, NY 11933

Second Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:

Mike Osip

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631.494.8981

Second Stage - Special Information:

See RC Mike Osip for instructions at the cemetery entrance.  No funeral home is involved - watch for PGR Escort and private vehicles.

Is there a Third Stage to this Mission?

no

Submitted by:

Wayne Cohen - SRC Region 8 NY

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