HOTH Mission
VA Hospital Transport Vans
Blessing and Dedication
All Military Branches

Buffalo, NY - 06/11/2025
Mission applies to the following Region(s):
Region 1, Region 2
About the Mission:
The management of Russell Salvatore's has invited Patriot Guard Riders' participation in Buffalo VA Hospital Transport Vans Blessing and Dedication. Russell has purchased a new fleet of vans to replace the old fleet that serve as transportation for veterans to get to their medical appointments. The keys to the vans will be turned over to the transport department at the VA Hospital .
Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:
06/11/2025 at 10:00am
Staging Location:
Russell's Memorial Park
6675 Transit Rd.
Williamsville, NY 14221
Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:
Tom Murphy
Special Information:
Members will meet at Russell's to escort the vans to Buffalo VA Hospital for blessing and dedication. The weather will be in the 70s with sunshine. Make sure your flags are secure and clean. All media will be directed to your Ride Captain. Thank you for standing for our heroes.
Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?
yes
Second Staging Date and Staging Time:
06/11/2025 at 12:00pm
Second Location:
Buffalo VA Hospital
3495 Bailey Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14215
Second Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:
Tom Murphy
Second Stage - Special Information:
Members will form a flag line for arriving cortege of vans and bikes. PGR will stand flag line during the blessing and dedication of the vans. Thank you for standing for our veterans.
Is there a Third Stage to this Mission?
no
Submitted by:
SRC Dick Hancock
rs 06/03; MER