PGRNY Completed Missions

 

Honor Mission

Anthony J. Galasso, Jr.

US Army
Korean War Veteran

Multi-City, NY - 08/16/2024

***UPDATED 16 August 2024 - 05:45 hrs***
Second Staging times have changed.
Please see updates below

 

Mission applies to the following Region(s):

Region 8, Region 9

About the Mission:

This veteran honorably and faithfully executed his duties to this country from December 1952 to October 1954, attached to the 1824 Service Co., 65th Infantry Regiment. He attained the rank of Sergeant, being awarded the Combat Infantry Badge, National Defense Service Medal, Korean Service Medal w/ 1 Bronze Star and the United Nations Service Medal.

The family has requested Patriot Guard Riders to stand and honor him.

Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:

08/16/2024 at 12:30pm

Staging Location:

Chapey & Sons Funeral Home
1225 Montauk Highway
West Islip, NY 11795

Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:

Pete Jepson
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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:

Please have flags. Prayer service at 1pm. After dignified transfer, escort will respond to Calverton National Cemetery.

Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?

yes

Second Staging Date and Staging Time:

UPDATED

08/16/2024 at 01:45 PM

Second Location:

Calverton National Cemetery
210 Princeton Boulevard
Calverton, NY 11933

Second Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:

Pete Jepson
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631-922-6330

Second Stage - Special Information:

UPDATED

Please assemble at front gate for arrival of escort with an eta of 02:10 pm

Is there a Third Stage to this Mission?

no

Submitted by:

Pete Jepson SRC Region 9

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