PGRNY Current Missions

Honor Mission

Gary E. Unger

United States Army
Vietnam War Era Veteran

Livonia, NY - 08/28/2025

Mission applies to the following Region(s):

Region 1, Region 2

About the Mission:

The family of Gary E. Unger has requested Patriot Guard Riders' participation in his military honors funeral services. Mr. Unger passed on 11 August 2025 at the age of 77, surrounded by his family.

After graduating from East High School in Rochester, NY, Mr. Unger entered the US Army, serving his nation for 8 months on active duty at Fort Riley, Kansas where he trained as a Field Wireman (MOS-36K20). He was honorably discharged on 27 December 1967, and for his service, was awarded; National Defense Service Medal and a Marksman Badge - Rifle (M-14).

After his military service, Mr. Unger worked, and retired as a Developmental Aid at Finger Lakes Development Disability Services in Canandaigua, NY.

Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:

08/28/2025 at 04:00pm

Staging Location:

Dougherty Funeral Home
21 Big Tree St.
Livonia, NY  14487

Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:

SRC Dick Hancock
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Special Information:

PGR will stand a flag line for arriving family and guests. At 6pm, military honors will be conducted, followed by plaque presentation and final salute. There is no escort or cemetery and water will be provided by funeral home. Thank you for standing for Mr. Unger and his loving family

Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?

no

Submitted by:

SRC Dick Hancock

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