PGRNY Completed Missions

Honor Mission

Thomas J. McHugh

US Navy
Korean War Era Veteran
Law Enforcement Officer

Calverton, NY - 10/30/2023

Mission applies to the following Region(s):

Region 8, Region 9

About the Mission:

This veteran honorably executed his duties to his country from July 15,1952 to October 19 ,1955. He was stationed at US Naval Mine Depot in Yorktown, Virginia, where he attained the rank of EM3. He then went on to serve in the NY City Police Department where he became Detective Lt. of Homicide Squad in the 81st Precinct in Brooklyn, retiring after 28 years. He was awarded the National Defense Service Medal for his military service. The family has asked Patriot Guard Riders to stand and honor him.

Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:

10/30/2023 at 11:00am

Staging Location:

Calverton National Cemetery
210 Princeton Blvd.
Calverton, NY 11933

Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:

Mike Osip
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631-494-8981

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 meet LRC Mike Osip at front gate awaiting arrival of Butler- Hughs Funeral home with the hero and family. ETA should be 11:15 to 11:25. Please remember to bring your flags.

Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?

no

Submitted by:

Pete Jepson SRC Region 9

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