Honor Mission
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LeRoy E. Barnes, Sr. |
US Army
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Multi-City, NY - 05/23/2022 |
| Mission applies to the following Region(s): | Region 8, Region 9 |
| About the Mission: | The family of LeRoy E. Barnes, Sr. has requested Patriot Guard Rider participation in his military honors funeral services. LeRoy, 95, passed on December 14, 2021. This member of the "Greatest Generation served" his country honorably at a dark time for the world. Leroy enlisted in the US Army during WWII and served in the 2nd Infantry, 38th Regiment (Indian Head Star), attaining the rank of Sergeant, and was honorably discharged in April 1946. He saw combat in the Ardennes, Rhineland, and Central Europe. He was wounded and received the Purple Heart, Bronze Star, Combat Infantry Badge, European-African Medal, and the American Campaign Medal. Portions of the above narrative are contained in LeRoy's obituary, available for viewing online by clicking here |
| Primary Staging Date: | 05/23/2022 |
| Primary Staging Time: | 10:00 |
| AM or PM: | am |
| Staging Location: | Calverton National Cemetery 210 Princeton Blvd. Calverton, NY 11933 |
| Lead Ride Captain: | Mike Osip |
| Lead Ride Captain email: | |
| Lead Ride Captain Phone #: | 631-494-8981 |
| Special Covid-19 Mission Guidelines: |
Updated 8 March 2022Based on the most current COVID-19 Prevention Guidelines: NYS Guidelines of 2 March 2022, 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: | McLaughlin - Heppner Funeral home of Marcy Ave., Riverhead, plans to leave at 10 am for Calverton which should take 15 to 20 minutes. RC Mike stated he will be at the dignified transfer and then drive ahead of procession to Calverton. I you live near Riverhead you may join MIke if you wish. It is suggested that most members respond to Calverton front gate. RC Mike will arrive prior to hearse to give necessary instructions. |
| Is there a Second Stage to this Mission? | no |
| Submitted by: | Pete Jepson SRC Region9 |
| Email of Submitter: | |
| rs 05/22 |
