PGRNY Completed Missions

Honor Mission

Thomas D. Lillis

US Marine Corps
Cold War Veteran
and Firefighter

Multi-City, NY - 07/10/2023

Mission applies to the following Region(s):

Region 8, Region 9

About the Mission:

Thomas D. Lillis faithfully and honorably executed his duties to our nation in the US Marine Corps from the time of his enlistment on 23 September 1958, until his honorable discharge at the rank of Corporal on 21 September 1962. He completed his reserve obligation on 24 July 1964. He received the Good Conduct Medal for his service as (MOS 0331) Machine Gunner.

Following his military service, he served with FDNY for 25 years, including Engine 275 and Engine Company 303.

Patriot Guard Riders has been requested to stand in honor of his long service to our nation and community.

Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:

07/10/2023 at 09:15am

Staging Location:

Fredrick J. Chapey & Sons Funeral Home
20 Hicksville Rd
Bethpage, NY 11714

Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:

Wayne Cohen
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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:

We will perform a dignified transfer before escort to St. Martin of Tours.

Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?

yes

Second Staging Date and Staging Time:

07/10/2023 at 09:30am

Second Location:

St. Martin of Tours
220 Central Avenue
Bethpage, NY 11714

Second Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:

Wayne Cohen
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516-729-9869

Second Stage - Special Information:

Dignified transfer in and out of church before escort to Calverton National Cemetery.

Is there a Third Stage to this Mission?

yes

Third Staging Date and Staging Time:

07/10/2023 at 11:30am

Third Location:

Calverton National Cemetery
210 Princeton Blvd
Calverton, NY 11933

Third Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:

Mike Osip
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631-494-8981

Third Stage - Special Information:

Please see RC Mike Osip at cemetery entrance for instructions.

Is there a Fourth Stage to this Mission?

no

Submitted by:

Wayne Cohen - SRC Region 8 NY

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