Honor Mission
Thomas E. Kenealy, Sr.
US Air Force
Korean War Era Veteran
Rome, NY - 03/26/2025
Mission applies to the following Region(s):
Region 3, Region 4
About the Mission:
Patriot Guard Riders of New York has been invited to participate in honoring another hero. Thomas E. Kenealy enlisted in the U.S. Air Force in 1951 and served his country for four years, attaining the rank of SSgt. Thomas received the National Defense Service Medal and the Good Conduct Medal. Thomas continued serving in the Air Force Reserve. What started as a military assignment soon transformed into a lifetime of dedication to honoring veterans.
He lived all of his adult life in Rome where he endeavored to serve his community and fellow veterans. He was a member of the Stanwix Veterans Men’s Club, the Memorial Day Association, Steczko Post, The Camden Continental Fife and Drum Corps, the Veterans Counsel of Rome, the Commander of the American Legion Smith Post. He was also a member of the Moose Club and the Toccolana Club. Thomas was instrumental in bringing a B-52 Stratofortress to the then Griffiss Air Force Base as a static display and completing the final design of the Veterans Memorial Park at Griffiss Business and Technology Park.
Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:
03/26/2025 at 03:30pm
Staging Location:
Strong-Burns & Sprock Funeral Home
7751 Merrick Road
Rome, NY 13440
Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:
James A. Sieffert
315-525-6802
Special Covid-19 Mission Guidelines:
Updated 15, May 2024
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Special Information:
Please join me in honoring SSgt Thomas E. Kenealy as we stand our flag line in his honor at calling hours from 4 to 7 PM.
Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?
no
Submitted by:
Jim Sieffert
rs 03/22; MER
