PGRNY Completed Missions

Honor Mission

Walter F. Geary

US Marine Corps Veteran

Multi-City, NY - 10/31/2024

Updated with: Walter Geary was also a Detective with NYPD, mostly in Brooklyn.  rab

Mission applies to the following Region(s):

["Region 8","Region 9"]

About the Mission:

Walter F. Geary faithfully and honorably executed his duties to our nation in the US Marine Corps as Rifleman (0311) and then in the New York Army National Guard. He enlisted on 23 November 1968, served 1 year, 10 months, and 3 days in-country, and was honorably discharged at the rank of Corporal on 5 September 1972. For his service with Co E, 2nd Battalion, 6th Marines, he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, Letter of Appreciation, and the Good Conduct Medal.
He completed his Reserve obligation on 4 September 1974.
His family requests Patriot Guard Riders' participation for his final honors.
He was well-known in the veterans' community, serving as a member of the VWVA Honor Guard for many years. He was a friend to many.

Walter Geary was also a Detective with NYPD, mostly in Brooklyn.

Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:

10/31/2024 at 09:00am

Staging Location:

Fullerton Funeral Home
769 Merrick Road
Baldwin, NY 11510

Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:

Kevin Tirman
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516-353-0791

Special Covid-19 Mission Guidelines:

Updated 15, May 2024

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Special Information:

Stage with flag line at funeral home for arrival of family and mourners.
Mass begins 9:45 am at Church of St. Christopher, 11 Gale Avenue, Baldwin, across the street.
Dignified transfer and escort to Calverton National Cemetery to follow mass.

Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?

yes

Second Staging Date and Staging Time:

10/31/2024 at 11:30am

Second Location:

Calverton National Cemetery
210 Princeton Blvd
Calverton, NY 11933

Second Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:

Pete Jepson
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631-922-6330

Second Stage - Special Information:

Please bring your clean 3x5 US or USMC flag.
See RC Pete Jepson for instructions.
Mr. Geary's service is scheduled for 12:30 pm at the cemetery, but the procession from Fullerton Funeral Home may arrive as early as 11:30 am.

Is there a Third Stage to this Mission?

no

Submitted by:

Wayne Cohen - SRC Region 8 NY

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