Honor Mission
Joseph D. Monaco, Jr.
US Navy
Cold War Era Veteran
Police Officer
Multi-City, NY - 02/15/2024
Mission applies to the following Region(s):
Region 9
About the Mission:
This veteran honorably executed his duties to this country from May 1958 to January 1960. He served as a deckhand on the aircraft carrier USS Roosevelt, (CVA-42) and attained a rank of Seaman. After his seperation from the service he became a Nassau County Police Officer serving his country and its people in a different but important way. The family has requested Patriot Guard Riders to stand and honor him for his service.
Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:
02/15/2024 at 11:45am
Staging Location:
DeFriest-Gratten Funeral Home
51400 Main Road
Southold, NY 11971
Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:
Mike Osip
631-494-8981
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:
Meet RC Mike for instructions for dignified transfer and escort. Nassau County LEO will be present to honor also.
Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?
yes
Second Staging Date and Staging Time:
02/15/2024 at 12:50pm
Second Location:
Calverton National Cemetery
210 Princeton Blvd.
Calverton, NY 11933
Second Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:
Pete Jepson
631-922-6330
Second Stage - Special Information:
Meet at front gate for instructions and arrival of escort. Please bring your flags as PGR flags are limited. Also dress for cooler weather. ETA of escort is 1:15pm
Is there a Third Stage to this Mission?
no
Submitted by:
Pete Jepson SRC Region 9
rs 02/13; MER
