PGRNY Completed Missions

Honor Mission

Robert M. Koepper

US Navy
Vietnam Veteran

Multi-City, NY - 05/14/2024

Mission applies to the following Region(s):

Region 8, Region 9

About the Mission:

This veteran faithfully and honorably executed his duties to this country in the US Navy. He served from March 1968 to February 1971 being schooled in heavy equipment operation. He was attached to MCB 74, a Seabee unit, and served a tour in Vietnam. He attained the rating of EO 3 and was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, and Vietnam Campaign Medal w/60 Device.

Upon returning to civilian life, he worked in the aviation industry and then for Bearings Limited where he retired from. The family has requested Patriot Guard Riders to stand and honor him for his service to this country.

Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:

05/14/2024 at 09:00am

Staging Location:

Maloneys Lake Funeral Home
132 Ronkonkoma Ave.
Lake Ronkonkoma, NY 11779

Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:

Jim & Terry Martinelli
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631-258-2802

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 dignified transfer, escort will respond to St. Josephs Church , 454 Church St., Ronkonkoma, for a 10 am mass. After mass, escort will respond to Calverton National.

Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?

yes

Second Staging Date and Staging Time:

05/14/2024 at 11:10am

Second Location:

Calverton National Cemetery
210 Prinseton 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. The eta should be 11:20am. We will be there for a prior mission about 40 minutes earlier.

Is there a Third Stage to this Mission?

no

Submitted by:

Pete Jepson SRC Region 9

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