Honor Mission
Arthur A. Walier
United States Air Force
Korean War Era Veteran
Multi-City, NY - 01-26-2026
Mission applies to the following Region(s):
Region 1, Region 2
About the Mission:
The family of US Air Force Veteran Arthur A. Walier has requested Patriot Guard Riders' participation in his military honors funeral services. Mr. Walier passed 19 January 2026 at the age of 92 surrounded by his family.
Due to the 1972 fire at the Personnel Records Center in St. Louis, MO, there is little information on Mr. Walier's military history. What we do know is that he served during the Korean War Era, 25 May 1951 to 21 April 1955, and was honorably discharged as a Staff Sergeant.
After his military service, Mr. Walier worked at Sierra Research Center, assisting in designing a guidance system later used on the B-2 Stealth Bomber.
Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:
01-26-2026 at 09:30am
Staging Location:
St. John Paul Church
2052 Lakeview Rd.
Lakeview, NY 14085
Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:
Jim Drzewiecki
Special Information:
Members will stand a flag line for arriving family. After a dignified transfer, PGR will be invited in the church, or your vehicles to keep warm. Lets not try to be heroes. Dress for the weather. After Mass of Christian Burial, PGR will escort family members and Mr. Walier to North Evans Cemetery for military honors interment.
Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?
yes
Second Staging Date and Staging Time:
01-26-2026 at 11:00am
Second Location:
North Evans Cemetery
2133 Shadagee Rd,
Edan, NY. 14057
Second Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:
Jim Drzewiecki
Second Stage - Special Information:
The cemetery location is visible from Rt. 20 on your left. After dignified transfer, military honors will be conducted. Watch mission posting for changes due to weather. Thank you for standing for Arthur Walier and his loving family.
Is there a Third Stage to this Mission?
no
Submitted by:
SRC Dick Hancock
rs 01/24; MER
