Honor Mission
Charles R. Levesque
US Navy
WW II Veteran
Albany, NY - 11/09/2024
Mission applies to the following Region(s):
Region 4, Region 5
About the Mission:
The family of Charles R. Levesque has requested Patriot Guard Riders' participation in his military honors funeral services. Charles, 97, passed on October 30, 2024.
Charles, better known as Charlie or Dick was born November 23rd, 1926. He proudly served his country during WWII, entering the US Navy on 1 May 1944. He served on active duty for just over two years, including time aboard the USS Teton (AGC-14), a Mount McKinley-class amphibious force command ship. He was honorably discharged at the rank of Seaman First Class on 23 May 1946 and for his service, was awarded; WW II Victory Medal, American Theater Medal, Asiatic Pacific Medal w/1 Star and a Philippine Liberation Ribbon.
After his military service, Charlie worked at McKinney Steel Co. in Albany as a master welder.
Portions of the above narrative are contained in Charlie's obituary, available for viewing online by clicking here
Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:
11/09/2024 at 08:45am
Staging Location:
Our Savior's Lutheran Church
63 Mountain View Ave.
Albany, NY 12205
Click here for map
Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:
Paul Orzolek
Special Covid-19 Mission Guidelines:
Updated 15, May 2024
The CDC has changed its COVID-19 protocol recommendations for 2024, updating them to reflect the changing severity and transmission of the virus. Please click here for the latest information and continue to practice common sense distancing protocols while in enclosed locations.
Special Information:
Staging at the church with a flag line for the arrival of family and guests. The honoree will already have been transferred inside. Church services are scheduled for 09:30 am, followed by escort to St. John's Cemetery, Sand Creek Road, Colonie. Click here for map
Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?
no
Submitted by:
Ray Sestak
rs 11/04; MER
