PGRNY Completed Missions

Honor Mission

William A. Erato, Sr.

United States Army
Vietnam War Era Veteran

Multi-City, NY - 10/28/2025

Mission applies to the following Region(s):

Region 8, Region 9

About the Mission:

This veteran served in the US Army from January 1975 to June 1976. He was a Light Weapons Infantryman in Company "C", 339Th Infantry. His rank was Private having received the Parachute Badge, and Expert Qualification Badge. The family has requested Patriot Guard Riders to stand and honor him.

Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:

10/28/2025 at 01:00pm

Staging Location:

Rocky Point VFW
109 King Rd
Rocky Point, NY 11778

Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:

Pete Jepson
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631-922-6330

Special Information:

Escort meeting family who will arrive by 1:15pm, with cremains. KSU will be 1:25pm to respond to Calverton. ETA 1:45pm

Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?

yes

Second Staging Date and Staging Time:

10/28/2025 at 01:20pm

Second Location:

Calverton National Cemetery
210 Princeton Blvd.
Calverton, NY 11940

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. Burial scheduled for 2pm.

Is there a Third Stage to this Mission?

no

Submitted by:

Pete Jepson SRC region 9

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