Honor Mission
William D. Smith
US Marine Corps
Police and Firefighter
Amityville, NY - 03/27/2025
Mission applies to the following Region(s):
Region 8, Region 9
About the Mission:
This veteran honorably served his country from March 1951 to March 1954, serving 10 months in Korea. He was schooled as a Ground Electronics Maintenance Specialist and was awarded a Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Korean Service Medal and a United Nations Service Medal. He attained the rank of Sergeant. After the service, he joined the Amityville Police Department retiring after 34 years there. He then joined the Amityville Fire Department.
The family has requested Patriot Guard Riders to stand and honor him.
Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:
03/27/2025 at 09:00am
Staging Location:
Powell Funeral Home
67 Broadway
Amityville, NY 11701
Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:
Jim & Terry Martinelli
631-617-3298
Special Covid-19 Mission Guidelines:
Updated 15, May 2024
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Special Information:
After a dignified transfer, escort will respond to St. Martin of Tours RC Church, 37 Union Ave., Ammityville, for a 9:30 mass. After mass, escort will respond to Amityville Cemetery.
Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?
yes
Second Staging Date and Staging Time:
03/27/2025 at 10:30am
Second Location:
Amityville Cemetery
55 Harrison Ave.
Amityville, NY 11701
Second Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:
Jim & Terry Martinelli
631-617-3298
Second Stage - Special Information:
It is not a large cemetery, so members should be able to locate gravesite. Park out of the way for the procession. Have your flags.
Is there a Third Stage to this Mission?
no
Submitted by:
Pete Jepson SRC Region 9
rs 03/25; MER
