PGRNY Current Missions

Honor

John W. Prawel

United States Navy
Vietnam War Era Veteran

Corfu, NY - 10/10/2025

Mission applies to the following Region(s):

Region 1, Region 2

About the Mission:

The family of US Navy Veteran John W. Prawel has requested Patriot Guard Riders' participation in his military honors funeral services. Mr. Prawel passed 22 August 2025 surrounded by his family.

Mr. Prawel entered the Navy at the age of 17 on 12 July 1962 and was trained as a Electricians Mate. He served his nation for 3 years on active duty, including 19 months foreign/seaservice aboard the USS Okinawa (LPI-13), an Iwo Jima Class Amphibious Assault Ship. Mr. Prawel was honorably discharged at Naval Station, Norfolk Virginia on 28 June 1965. He was awarded; Navy Good Conduct Medal and Foreign/ Sea Service Deployment Ribbon.

Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:

10/10/2025 at 01:30pm

Staging Location:

Western New York National Cemetery
1254 Indian Falls Rd.
Corfu, NY  14036

Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:

SRC Dick Hancock
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Special Information:

Members will stand a flag line for arriving family and Mr. Prawel for military honors. Dress for the weather and bring water. Thank you for supporting our veterans and their loving family.

Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?

no

Submitted by:

SRC Dick Hancock

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