PGRNY Completed Missions

Honor Mission

Marcel A. Van Orden

US Air Force
Vietnam Era Veteran

Shirley NY - 08/30/2023

***UPDATED 29 August 2023 - 06:05 hrs***
Staging Times Have Changed
Please See Details Below

Mission applies to the following Region(s):

Region 8, Region 9

About the Mission:

The family of Marcel A. Van Orden has requested Patriot Guard Riders participation in honoring his life and service. Marcel served in the United States Air Force as a Jet engine mechanic during the Vietnam War stationed in Thailand and Korea. He was awarded the National Defense Service Medal and Outstanding Unit Medal. After being discharged, Marcel went on to work as a machinist for Huntington Brakes until his retirement.

At this time, there is no obituary available online, but a Tribute Wall is available for viewing online by clicking here

Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:

UPDATED
08/30/2023 at 09:00 am

Staging Location:

Roma Funeral Home
539 William Floyd Parkway
Shirley, NY 11967

Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:

John Merkle
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631-428-3177

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:

After a dignified transfer at the funeral home, we will escort past the family home in Mastic en-route to Calverton National Cemetery.

Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?

yes

Second Staging Date and Staging Time:

UPDATED
08/30/2023 at 09:45 am

Second Location:

Calverton National Cemetery
210 Princeton Blvd
Calverton, NY 11933

Second Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:

Gene and Sue Fronhoefer
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Second Stage - Special Information:

Please assemble at the main gate and await the escort from Roma Funeral Home.

Is there a Third Stage to this Mission?

no

Submitted by:

John Merkle

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