Honor Mission
Ryan F. Cruickshank
US Air Force
Gulf War Era Veteran
Eastport, NY - 10/05/2024
Mission applies to the following Region(s):
Region 8, Region 9
About the Mission:
This veteran honorably served this country from February 1995 to February 1998, attached to 2nd Maintenance Squadron (acc) at Barksdale AFB, Louisiana. He went to schooling for his MOS which was Aircraft Fuel Systems Journeyman and spent his time maintaining the fuel tanks on B-52 aircraft. He attained a rank of AMN being awarded Air Force Achievement Medal, Air Force Training Ribbon, and National Defense Service Medal.
He was born on Long Island growing up in East Moriches. Patriot Guard Riders has been asked to stand and honor him at a special mass here on Long Island that his wife will bring his cremains to.
Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:
10/05/2024 at 08:50am
Staging Location:
Eastport Bible Church
386 Montauk Highway
Eastport, NY 11941
Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:
Pete Jepson
631-922-6330
Special Covid-19 Mission Guidelines:
Updated 15, May 2024
The CDC has changed its COVID-19 protocol recommendations for 2024, updating them to reflect the changing severity and transmission of the virus. Please click here for the latest information and continue to practice common sense distancing protocols while in enclosed locations.
Special Information:
Family is planning on arriving at 9am or slightly after. We will stand flag line for the family bringing in the cremains to the church and friends to follow. The length of mass is uncertain at this time so we will ascertain at that time about flag line at end.
Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?
no
Submitted by:
Pete Jepson SRC Region 9
rs 10/03; MER
