PGRNY Completed Missions

 

Honor Mission

Richard A. Haas

United States Navy
Vietnam War Veteran

Multi-City, NY - 09/23/2025

 

Mission applies to the following Region(s):

Region 8, Region 9

About the Mission:

Patriot Guard Riders has been invited to participate in the final military honors funeral services for Richard A. Haas. Richard, of Huntington, passed on September 18, 2025, at 79 years of age.

A proud veteran of the United States Navy, Richard was awarded a National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal and a Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal w/1960 Device for his service.  He was a member of the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars, loved golf, and was a member of Veterans out on the Rough at the Northport VA. 

Richard owned a printing business and printed materials for churches. 

Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:

09/23/2025 at 09:00am

Staging Location:

Brueggemann Funeral Home
522 Larkfield Road
East Northport, NY  11731

Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:

John Merkle
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631-428-3177

Special Information:

Staging at the funeral home with a flag line for a dignified transfer, followed by escort to St. Francis of Assisi Roman Catholic Church for a 10:00 am funeral service. 

Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?

yes

Second Staging Date and Staging Time:

09/23/2025 at 09:45am

Second Location:

St. Francis of Assisi Roman Catholic Church
29 Clay Pitts Road
Greenlawn, NY  11740

Second Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:

John Merkle
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631-428-3177

Second Stage - Special Information:

After a dignified transfer at the Church, we will escort directly to Calverton National Cemetery.

Is there a Third Stage to this Mission?

yes

Third Staging Date and Staging Time:

09/23/2025 at 11:45am

Third Location:

Calverton National Cemetery
210 Princeton Blvd
Calverton, NY 11933

Third Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:

Mike Osip
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631-494-8981

Third Stage - Special Information:

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

Is there a Fourth Stage to this Mission?

no

Submitted by:

John Joseph Merkle

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