PGRNY Current Missions

Honor Mission

Harold F. Thoms

US Navy
Cold War Era Veteran

Elma, NY - 06/15/2025

Mission applies to the following Region(s):

Region 1, Region 2

About the Mission:

The family of Navy Veteran Harold F. Thoms has requested Patriot Guard Riders' participation in his military honors funeral services. Mr. Thoms passed 30 January 2025 at the age of 84.

Born in Cherry Creek, NY on 15 June 1940, Mr. Thoms entered the Navy at the age of 19 and honorably served his nation 24 years active service, retiring 1 May 1983 as Chief Warrant Officer (W-2).

After his military service, Mr. Thoms was a member of the American Legion Post 607 in Holland, NY, assisting veterans with health and mental issues.

Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:

06/15/2025 at 11:00am

Staging Location:

Columns Banquets
2221 Transit Rd.
Elma, NY 14059

Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:

Jim Drzewiecki
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Special Information:

Members will stand a flag line for arriving family and guests.  Military honors will be conducted at 12:00 noon. Thank you for standing for our veterans and their loving families.

Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?

no

Submitted by:

SRC Dick Hancock

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