PGRNY Current Missions

Honor Mission

Charles F. Larson

United States Navy
Vietnam War Veteran

Multi-City, NY - 08/04/2025

Mission applies to the following Region(s):

Region 4, Region 5

About the Mission:

The family of Charles F. "Chuck" Larson has requested Patriot Guard Riders' participation in his military honors funeral services.  Charles, 86, of Eggleston St., passed away Monday, July 28, 2025 at Glens Falls Hospital following a short illness.

Born on January 19, 1939 in Erie, PA, Chuck was a graduate of Wesleyville schools.  He served a total of 9 years and 8 months in the Navy during the Cold War and Vietnam War Eras.  His time included 3 years and 5 months of sea duty aboard the USS Claud Jones (DE-1033), a Destroyer Escort.  He was honorably discharged on 21 March 1967 at the rank of Petty Officer 2nd Class, with a rating of Internal Communication Electrician (IC2).  For his service, he was awarded; a National Defense Service Medal and Vietnam Service Medal.

Following his military service, Chuck was employed by New York Bell in Middletown for several years. He then worked many years for the New York State Department of Corrections, first at the Goshen Center for Boys Correctional Facility, and then for many years at the Mount McGregor Correctional Facility in Wilton until his retirement.  He was a member of the Middletown Elks Lodge, the William J. Varney American Legion Post 862 of Lake Luzerne, the Onterio Vol. Fire Department in Middletown, and was a volunteer with the Glens Falls Greenjackets Football team for several years.

Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:

08/04/2025 at 10:30am

Staging Location:

Densmore Funeral Home
7 Sherman Ave.
Corinth, NY 12832

Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:

John Mercier
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Special Information:

We will arrive during family time and stand flag line until 12:00 Noon.  There will be a short break for prayer service, then a dignified transfer and escort to Saratoga National Cemetery for a 2 pm service.

Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?

yes

Second Staging Date and Staging Time:

08/04/2025 at 01:30pm

Second Location:

Saratoga National Cemetery
200 Duell Rd.
Schuylerville, NY 12871

Second Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:

John Mercier
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Second Stage - Special Information:

Please stage quietly and in accordance with current guidelines.

Is there a Third Stage to this Mission?

no

Submitted by:

Dan Nolin

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