PGRNY Completed Missions

Honor Mission

Enrico Ferraro

US Army
WW II Veteran

Multi-City, NY - 05/24/2024

Mission applies to the following Region(s):

Region 8, Region 9

About the Mission:

Enrico Ferraro faithfully and honorably executed his duties to our nation during World War II from the time of his enlistment on 17 February 1943 until his honorable discharge as Tec 5 on 11 October 1945.  He was a Half Track Driver (MOS 931) with 16th Armored Division and was injured in Rhineland when his M/5 Stuart Tank was exploded, ending his campaign.

For his faithful service, he was awarded the Good Conduct Medal and the European African Middle Eastern Theater Campaign Medal w/2 service stars.

It is time for Patriot Guard Riders to stand for this veteran of the Greatest Generation.

Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:

05/24/2024 at 09:45am

Staging Location:

Vernon C. Wagner Funeral Home
655 Old Country Rd
Plainview, NY 11803

Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:

Wayne Cohen
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516-729-9869

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 stage at funeral home for dignified transfer and escort to St. Pius X RC Church.

Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?

yes

Second Staging Date and Staging Time:

05/24/2024 at 10:00am

Second Location:

St. Pius X RC Church
X Court
Plainview, NY 11803

Second Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:

Wayne Cohen
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516-729-9869

Second Stage - Special Information:

Please stand flag line for arrival of funeral cortege.  Mass to begin 10:30AM.  Dignified transfer and escort to cemetery to follow conclusion of mass.

Is there a Third Stage to this Mission?

yes

Third Staging Date and Staging Time:

05/24/2024 at 11:30am

Third Location:

St. Charles / Resurrection Cemetery
2015 Wellwood Ave
Farmingdale, NY 11735

Third Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:

Wayne Cohen
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516-729-9869

Third Stage - Special Information:

Please muster in Administration parking lot for arrival of funeral cortege and further instructions.

Is there a Fourth Stage to this Mission?

no

Submitted by:

Wayne Cohen

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