PGRNY Current Missions

Honor Mission

Albert F. "Bud" Clancy

US Army
Korean War Veteran

Canaseraga, NY - 11/09/2024

Updated the about section, last paragraph regarding Albert's American Legion & VFW involvement.  rab 11/10

Mission applies to the following Region(s):

Region 1, Region 2

About the Mission:

The family of Korean War and Cold War veteran Albert F. "Bud" Clancy has requested Patriot Guard Riders' participation in honoring his life and service. Mr. Clancy of Livonia, NY/Hagerstown, MD passed away on 25 October 2024 at the age of 91.

Mr. Clancy served our nation for 3 years on active duty in the US Army Corps of Engineers from 1950-1953. Assigned to the 1428th Engineer (Float Bridge) Company, 578th Engineer Combat Battalion, 40th Infantry Division Mr. Clancy served 21 months in Korea during the war. Mr. Clancy received his honorable discharge from active duty on 18 October 1953 with the rank of Sergeant, and he earned the following awards: Army of Occupation Medal (Japan); National Defense Service Medal; Korean Service Medal w/2 Bronze Service Stars (3 Awards); and the United Nations Service Medal (Korea.)

Mr. Clancy was a Past Commander of Harrison-Lee Post 283 American Legion in Livonia, and he was a member of Lima VFW Post 26. Mr. Clancy was a founder of Livonia Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9028.

Mr. Clancy's obituary is available for viewing online by clicking here

Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:

11/09/2024 at 10:00am

Staging Location:

Canaseraga Cemetery
Johnson Lane at West Main Street (Rt. 70)
Canaseraga, NY 14822
(Across from the American Legion)
Click here for map

Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:

Don Higgins, RC, Reg-1
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Special Covid-19 Mission Guidelines:

Updated 15, May 2024

The CDC has changed its COVID-19 protocol recommendations for 2024, updating them to reflect the changing severity and transmission of the virus. Please click here for the latest information and continue to practice common sense distancing protocols while in enclosed locations.

Special Information:

There is no escort involved in this Mission.  PGR will provide a respectful flag line for arrival of the family and their loved one, and during the 11:00 AM interment service and military honors.  Please be prepared with a clean 3x5 American or US Army flag, and dress for the weather.

Thank you for taking time to help honor the Korean War and Cold War service of Albert F. "Bud" Clancy, and to support his loving family.

Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?

no

Submitted by:

Don Higgins, RC, Reg-1

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