PGRNY Current Missions

Honor Mission

Thomas B. Meisner

United States Air Force
Cold War Era Veteran
Law Enforcement Officer
and Fire Fighter

Attica, NY - 11/14/2025

Mission applies to the following Region(s):

Region 1, Region 2

About the Mission:

The family of US Air Force Veteran Thomas B. Meisner has requested Patriot Guard Riders' participation in his military honors funeral services. Mr. Meisner, "Tommy Ticket", passed on 3 November 2025 at the Buffalo VA Medical Center, Buffalo, NY at the age of 86.

Mr. Meisner entered the Air Force at the age of 21,  on 8 September 1960, and served his nation for 3 years 4 months on active duty trained as a Fuel Specialist (AFCS-64330). He was assigned to The 4081 Supply, Combat Support Group, Newfoundland, Canada for 17 month. Mr. Meisner was honorably discharged as an Airman First Class (E-4), at Dow Air Force Base, Maine on 5 February 1964 receiving an Air Force Good Conduct Medal and an Air Force Achievement Medal.

After his military service, Mr. Meisner dedicated his life to protecting his community for over 30 years as a Police Officer, and many years as Police Chief, Past President of Attica Fire Department, and a member of Attica American Legion Post #734.

Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:

11/14/2025 at 10:00am

Staging Location:

Marley Funeral Home
135 Main St.
Attica, NY  14011

Acting Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:

Don Hayes
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Special Information:

Members will stand a flag line for arriving family and guests. After a dignified transfer, PGR will escort the family and Mr. Meisner to Forest Hill Cemetery for interment with military honors.

Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?

yes

Second Staging Date and Staging Time:

11/14/2025 at 11:30am

Second Location:

Forest Hill Cemetery
40 High St. (Rt,98)
Attica, NY  14011

Acting Second Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:

Don Hayes
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Second Stage - Special Information:

Members will stand a flag line for arriving cortege. After a dignified transfer, military honors will be conducted. Do what you can to support Mr. Meisner and his loving family. Dress for the weather and please make sure your flags are clean.

Is there a Third Stage to this Mission?

no

Submitted by:

SRC Dick Hancock

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