PGRNY Current Missions

Honor Mission

James B. Davies

United States Air Force
Cold War Era Veteran

Buffalo, NY - 08/06/2025

Mission applies to the following Region(s):

Region 1, Region 2

About the Mission:

The family of James B. Davies has requested Patriot Guard Rider participation in his military honors funeral services. Mr. Davies passed 30 July 2025, surrounded by his family.

Mr. Davies was born in San Francisco, California on 4 March 1942 and entered the Air Force at the age of 17, serving his nation from 24 March 1959 to 16 June 1959, at Lackland Air Force Base San Antonio, Texas. He was honorably discharged 16 June 1959 with a total of 3 months and 13 days of service.

After his military service, Mr. Davies worked for 47 years at H&R Construction Equipment in Buffalo, NY.

Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:

08/06/2025 at 05:00pm

Staging Location:

Castiglia Funeral Home
873 Abbott Rd.
Buffalo, NY 14220

Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:

Jim Drzewiecki
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Special Information:

PGR members will stand flag line for arriving family and guests. At 6:30 pm, military honors will be conducted. Thank you for standing for our veterans. The funeral home will provide water if needed.

Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?

no

Submitted by:

SRC Dick Hancock

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