PGRNY Completed Missions

Honor Mission

Peter A. Petito

US Army
Cold War Era Veteran

Multi-City, NY - 08/09/2023

Mission applies to the following Region(s):

Region 8, region 9

About the Mission:

This veteran honorably served his country from March 1960 to March 1963, attaining a rank of PFC. His duty was as a Radio Teletype Operator assigned to HQ Co, 1st Airborne Battle Group, 501st Infantry. He was awarded the Parachutist Badge and Sharpshooter Badge (rifle). He was proud of having served his country and being a paratrooper. He was a hard worker driving 18 wheeler trucks among his talents. The family has requested Patriot Guard Riders to stand and honor him.

Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:

08/09/2023 at 08:45am

Staging Location:

Alexander Rothwell Funeral Home
6447 Route 25a
Wading River,NY 11792

Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:

Pete Jepson
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631-922-6330

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 for arrival of family. After a dignified transfer, we will escort to St. Marks Church. This veteran is a personal friend of LRC Pete Jepson.

Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?

yes

Second Staging Date and Staging Time:

08/09/2023 at 10:00am

Second Location:

Saint Marks Church
105 Randall Rd.
Shoreham, NY 11786

Second Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:

Pete Jepson
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Second Stage - Special Information:

Please have flags for arrival of procession and dignified transfer for a 10:30 mass.

Is there a Third Stage to this Mission?

yes

Third Staging Date and Staging Time:

08/09/2023 at 11:30am

Third Location:

Calverton National Cemetery
210 Princeton Blvd.
Calverton, NY 11933

Third Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:

Gene & Sue Fronhoefer
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631-379-9788

Third Stage - Special Information:

Meet RCs Gene & Sue at front gate.

Is there a Fourth Stage to this Mission?

no

Submitted by:

Pete Jepson SRC Region 9

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