PGRNY Completed Missions

Honor Mission

Lewis W. Loeven, Jr.

US Marine Corps Veteran

Multi-City, NY - 06/21/2024

Mission applies to the following Region(s):

Region 8, Region 9

About the Mission:

Lewis W. Loeven, Jr. faithfully and honorably executed his duties to our nation in the US Marine Corps from the time of his enlistment on 1 December 1956 until his retirement with honorable discharge on 1 July 1980 at the rank of Chief Warrant Officer.  He continued his service to the Marine Corps, rising to the position of National Commandant of the Marine Corps League.

He also continued to serve his community as a member of American Legion Post 1711 in Levittown, and as Boy Scout Leader of Troop 356. He worked for the US Postal Service for 30 years, ultimately serving as Postmaster of Franklin Square and Great Neck.

It is time for Patriot Guard Riders to stand for this American Hero.

Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:

06/21/2024 at 08:45am

Staging Location:

Charles J. O'Shea Funeral Home
603 Wantagh Ave
Wantagh, NY
11793

Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:

William Byrne
wbyrnerollingthunderli@gmail.com
516-765-0905

Special Covid-19 Mission Guidelines:

Updated 15, May 2024

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Special Information:

Dignified transfer and escort to St. Martin of Tours will follow short service at funeral home, which begins approximately 9:10AM

Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?

yes

Second Staging Date and Staging Time:

06/21/2024 at 09:15am

Second Location:

St. Martin of Tours RC Church
220 Central Ave
Bethpage, NY  11714

Second Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:

William Byrne
wbyrnerollingthunderli@gmail.com
516-765-0905

Second Stage - Special Information:

Please stage with flag line for arrival of funeral cortege.  Dignified transfer upon arrival.  Mass to begin at 10AM.  Dignified transfer and escort to St. Charles / Resurrection Cemetery to follow mass.

Is there a Third Stage to this Mission?

yes

Third Staging Date and Staging Time:

06/21/2024 at 10:45am

Third Location:

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

Third Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:

William Byrne
wbyrnerollingthunderli@gmail.com
516-765-0905

Third Stage - Special Information:

Please stage at visitors parking lot for arrival of what promises to be a large procession.

Is there a Fourth Stage to this Mission?

no

Submitted by:

Wayne Cohen - SRC Region 8 NY

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