PGRNY Current Missions

Honor Mission

Arthur E. Drew

United States Navy
Cold War Era Veteran

Filmore, NY - 10/18/2025

Mission applies to the following Region(s):

Region 1, Region 2

About the Mission:

The family of Arthur E. Drew has requested Patriot Guard Riders' participation in his military honors funeral services. Mr. Drew passed peacefully on 27 September 2025.

Mr. Drew entered the US Navy on 30 January 1959, and trained as Electrician Technician.  He served his nation for 4 years on active duty, with 3 years Foreign/ Sea service aboard the U.S.S. Springfield (CLG-7), a Cleveland Class light cruiser. Petty Officer 3rd Class Arthur E. Drew was honorably discharged on 21 January 1963 at U.S Naval Receiving Station, Norfolk, Virginia. For his service, he was awarded a Navy Good Conduct Medal and Cold War Commemorative Medal.

After his military service, Mr. Drew was a member of the American Legion Post #737, Arcade, First Responder and a Judge for the surrounding towns and Arcade, NY.

Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:

10/18/2025 at 10:30am

Staging Location:

Kopler and Williams Funeral Home
21 North Genesee St.
Filmore, NY 14735

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 guests. Military honors will be conducted at 12:00 pm. There is another mission in Rochester. Please do what you can to support our veterans.

Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?

no

Submitted by:

SRC Dick Hancock

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