PGRNY Completed Missions

Honor Mission

Michael A. Almedina

United States Marine Corps
Global War on Terrorism Veteran

Multi-City, NY - 11/07/2025

Mission applies to the following Region(s):

Region 8, Region 9

About the Mission:

This veteran faithfully served his country from August 21, 2012 to June 14, 2021. He was trained as a Combat Engineer with his last duty assignment being Marine Wing Support Squadron 372, Marine Aircraft Group 39.  He served overseas being deployed to Afghanistan for Operation New Dawn. He attained the rank of Sergeant and was awarded: Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal (2 awards), National Defense Service Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal (with 1 campaign star), Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Sea Service Deployment Ribbon, NATO Medal (ISAF Afghanistan), Expert Rifle Qualification Badge (2 awards) and Marksman Pistol Qualification Badge.

The family has requested Patriot Guard Riders to stand and honor him for faithful service to this country.

Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:

11/07/2025 at 11:00am

Staging Location:

Michael J. Grant Funeral Home
571 Suffolk Ave.
Brentwood, NY 11717

Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:

Bill Byrne
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Special Information:

The funeral home asked escort to be at the funeral home at 11am when service ends. They expect a large crowd for this veteran, so it will take a little time for dignified transfer, hopefully departing abpprox. 11:40, possibly sooner, to escort to Calverton.

Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?

yes

Second Staging Date and Staging Time:

11/07/2025 at 12:00pm

Second Location:

Calverton National Cemetery
210 Princeton Blvd,
Calverton, NY 11933

Second Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:

Mike Osip
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631-494-8981

Second Stage - Special Information:

Meet RC Mike at front gate for instructions. Stage time set in case escort able to leave sooner which all depends on family and mourners forming up for escort. ETA from 12:20 to 12:40pm. Travel time from funeral home is approximately 50 minutes.

Is there a Third Stage to this Mission?

no

Submitted by:

Pete Jepson SRC region 9

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