Honor Mission
Nicholas A. Chernis
US Marine Corps
Multi-City, NY - 08/10/2023
Mission applies to the following Region(s):
Region 8, Region 9
About the Mission:
Nicholas A. Chernis was a 28 year old former Marine who served for 8 years. This hero veteran served four tours overseas while serving his country with honor. He was based out of Bahrain, but was deployed to action in many sectors. He was injured by an IED that was set off by a fellow Marine, and was sent to Germany where he had knee surgery. Upon coming home he was diagnosed with PTSD, but he claimed he was alright. His wife has asked Patriot Guard Riders to stand and honor him.
Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:
08/10/2023 at 09:45am
Staging Location:
Alexander Rothwell Funeral Home
6447 Route 25a
Wading River, NY 11792
Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:
Pete Jepson
631-922-6330
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:
Please have flags for dignified transfer. This is a 28 year old Marine who is one of Americas finest.
Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?
yes
Second Staging Date and Staging Time:
08/10/2023 at 10:30am
Second Location:
Calverton National Cemetery
210 Princeton Blvd.
Calverton, NY 11933
Second Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:
Mike Osip
Second Stage - Special Information:
Meet RC Mike at front gate.
Is there a Third Stage to this Mission?
no
Submitted by:
Pete Jepson SRC Region 9
rs 08/09; MER
