PGRNY Current Missions

Honor Mission

Edward C. Swartzenberg, Sr.

US Army
Cold War Era Veteran

Scottsville, NY - 02/22/2025

***STAND DOWN***
This mission has been cancelled
at the request of the family.

Mission applies to the following Region(s):

Region 1, Region 2

About the Mission:

Edward C. "Ed" Swartzenberg, Sr.'s family has invited Patriot Guard Riders to participate in honoring his service and celebrating his life. Mr. Swartzenberg passed away February 9, 2025 at the age of 85.

Ed served in the US Marine Corps for four years, 1959-63, during the Cold War Era. Ed's MOS was 3516, Automotive Mechanic, and he served at Camp Lejuene, NC, and US Naval Base Norfolk, VA. He achieved the rank of Lance Corporal and was honorably discharged April 5, 1963. Lance Corporal Swartzenberg earned: Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal and the National Defense Service Medal.

Mr. Swartzenberg's full obituary may be found here:  Click here to read the full obituary

Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:

02/22/2025 at 11:00am

Staging Location:

Chili American Legion Family Post 1830
450 Chili-Scottsville Rd.
Scottsville, New York 14546
Click here for map

Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:

bruce forsyth
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585-348-7664

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:

PGR Members will form a flag line for the arrival of Mr. Swartzenberg's family, expected at 11:15am. We will hold the flag line until 12:00pm when services are expected to begin. PGR members will participate in the military portion of the services and then be dismissed.

Please be prepared with a clean 3'x5' American or US Marine Corps flag, dress for the weather. Thank you for devoting your time to help honor the US Marine Corps service of Edward "Ed" C. Swartzenberg, and to support his loving family.

Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?

no

Submitted by:

bruce forsyth

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