PGRNY Completed Missions

Honor Mission

Frank J. Padavan

US Navy
Korean War Era Veteran

Multi-City, NY - 12/22/2023

Mission applies to the following Region(s):

Region 8, Region 9

About the Mission:

Frank J. Padavan faithfully and honorably executed his duties to our nation in the US Navy, serving as Machinist's Mate (MM-4329-20) mostly onboard the Aircraft carrier USS Midway (CVB-41.) He enlisted on 15 June 1948, and was honorably discharged at the rank of PO3 on 12 June 1952. His records reflect that he performed foreign or sea service for all 3 years, 11 months, 28 days.  For his faithful service, he was awarded the Good Conduct Medal.

Patriot Guard Riders has been requested to participate in Mr. Padavan's final honors.

Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:

12/22/2023 at 10:00am

Staging Location:

Charles G. Schmitt Funeral Home
3863 Merrick Rd
Seaford, NY 11783

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:

Please stage at the funeral home for dignified transfer and short escort to St. William the Abbot RC Church.

Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?

yes

Second Staging Date and Staging Time:

12/22/2023 at 10:15am

Second Location:

St. William the Abbot RC Church
2000 Jackson Avenue
Seaford, NY 11783

Second Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:

Wayne Cohen
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516-729-9869

Second Stage - Special Information:

Normal protocols to be followed before escort to Calverton National Cemetery.

Is there a Third Stage to this Mission?

yes

Third Staging Date and Staging Time:

12/22/2023 at 12:00pm

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 for instructions.

Is there a Fourth Stage to this Mission?

no

Submitted by:

Wayne Cohen - SRC Region 8 NY

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