PGRNY Completed Missions

Honor Mission

Gerard J. Hogan

US Navy
Korean War Era Veteran
and Firefighter

Calverton, NY - 02/26/2025

***UPDATED 25 February 2025 - 14:45 hrs***
Primary Staging Time has been changed
to 11:45 am.  See updates below.

Mission applies to the following Region(s):

Region 8, Region 9

About the Mission:

This veteran honorably served this country during the Korean War from June 1951 to June 1955. His ship the USS Chevalier (DDR-805), was a radar picket destroyer tasked with helping to protect Task Force 77, whose carrier was launching raids against North Korea. He had attained a rank of Seaman. Information limited as only his discherge is available. He went on to become a NY City Firefighter until his retirement. The family has requested Patriot Guard Riders to stand and honor him.

Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:

UPDATED

02/26/2025 at 11:45am

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 15, May 2024

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Special Information:

Meet RC Mike at front gate for instructions and arrival of procession appoximtely 11:20 to 11:30am.

Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?

no

Submitted by:

Pete Jepson SRC Region 9

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