Honor Mission
Richard C. Kalb
US Navy
WW II Veteran
Multi-City, NY - 01/03/2025
Mission applies to the following Region(s):
Region 8, Region 9
About the Mission:
This veteran honorably served this country from 1946 to 1948 aboard them USS Valley Forge (CV-45), an Essex-class Aircraft Carrier. He attained the rank of AN (Airman) and was awarded the World War II Victory Medal. The family has requested Patriot Guard Riders to stand and honor him.
Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:
01/03/2025 at 08:20am
Staging Location:
Roma Funeral Home
539 Wm Floyd Pkwy.
Shirley, NY 11967
Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:
Pete Jepson
631-922-6330
Special Covid-19 Mission Guidelines:
Updated 15, May 2024
The CDC has changed its COVID-19 protocol recommendations for 2024, updating them to reflect the changing severity and transmission of the virus. Please click here for the latest information and continue to practice common sense distancing protocols while in enclosed locations.
Special Information:
Family to arrive at 08:30 for final viewing. After a dignified transfer, we will respond to St Judes RC Church in Mastic Beach for a 10 am mass.
Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?
yes
Second Staging Date and Staging Time:
01/03/2025 at 09:30am
Second Location:
St Judes RC Church
89 Overlook Dr.
Mastic Beach, NY 11951
Second Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:
Pete Jepson
630-922-6330
Second Stage - Special Information:
Please have your flags for arrival of procession. Remain in vehicles until arrival as temperatures are to be low. We will have a dignified transfer into the church. Military honors will be performed at the church which we will stand flag line for. After mass/honors the mission ends as veteran will be crermated.
Is there a Third Stage to this Mission?
no
Submitted by:
Pete Jepson SRC Region 9
rs 01/01; MER
