PGRNY Current Missions

Honor Mission

David R. Schaefer

United States Army
Vietnam War Era Veteran

Buffalo, NY - 10/31/2025

Mission applies to the following Region(s):

Region 1, Region 2

About the Mission:

The family of US Army Veteran David R. Schaefer has requested Patriot Guard Riders' participation in his military honors funeral services. Mr. Schaefer passed on 24 October 2025 at the age of 79, surrounded by his family.

Mr. Schaefer entered the Army on 27 June 1966, serving his nation for 24 months on active duty, trained as a Military Policeman (MOS-95B20). After his training, he was sent to the 60th Military Police Detachment in Bad Kreuznach, Germany for 18 months. Specialist 4 (E-4) David R. Schaefer was honorably discharged 10 June 1968 at Fort Dix, New Jersey.

After his service, Mr. Schaefer worked and retired, after 27years, from Verizon in Buffalo, NY.

Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:

10/31/2025 at 05:00pm

Staging Location:

Cusack Funeral Home
873 Abbott Rd.
Buffalo, NY  14220

Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:

Jim Drzewiecki
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Special Information:

PGR will stand a flag line during the last 2 hours of visitation. Military honors are at 7pm. Do what you can to honor our veteran. Dress for the weather.

Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?

no

Submitted by:

SRC Dick Hancock

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