Honor Mission
Col Marilyn Claire Amodeo Floro
US Air Force - Retired
Gulf War Era Veteran
Multi-City, NY - 10/17/2024
Mission applies to the following Region(s):
Region 4, Region 5
About the Mission:
The family of United States Air Force Colonel (Retired) Marilyn Claire Amodeo Floro has requested Patriot Guard Riders' participation in her military honors funeral services. Colonel Floro, 88, passed on October 10, 2024.
Born in Albany, NY, Marilyn earned her Nursing Diploma from St. Peter’s in 1956. She graduated in 1966 with her Bachelors degree from the Columbia School of Nursing and then, in 1972, earned her Masters in Nursing at Russell Sage College. After earning her Masters Degree, she entered the US Air Force with a Captain's commission in 1974, and across her 23 year career, served in many locations across the USA and overseas. One of her favorite jobs was her assignment as a Flight Nurse and Assistant Chief Nurse in the 9th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron out of Clark AB in the Philippines. Perhaps her greatest sense of personal achievement came from her time as Commander of the 10th Aeromedical Staging Flight, and the 89th Aeromedical Staging Squadron at Andrews AFB in Maryland. There she organized and oversaw the intense effort to receive wounded soldiers from Operation Desert Storm in Iraq.
She retired in 1998 as a full Colonel (O-6), and for her service, was awarded; the Legion of Merit, Meritorious Service Medal w/3 Bronze Oak Leaf Clusters, Air Force Commendation Medal, Air Force Achievement Medal, Air Force Outstanding Unit Award w/4 Bronze Oak Leaf Clusters, Air Force Organizational Excellence Award, National Defense Service Medal, Air Force Overseas Long Tour Ribbon, Air Force Longevity Service Award Ribbon w/4 Bronze Oak Leaf Clusters and an Air Force Training Ribbon.
Portions of the above narrative are contained in Colonel Floro's obituary, available for viewing online by clicking here
Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:
10/17/2024 at 09:00am
Staging Location:
McVeigh Funeral Home
208 N. Allen St.
Albany, NY 12206
Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:
Ray Sestak
518-669-3358
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 funeral home with a flag line for a dignified transfer. Escort to All Saints Catholic Church, 16 Homestead St., Albany, NY 12203 to follow, where a 10:00 am Funeral Mass is scheduled. Following church services, members will provide escort to Saratoga National Cemetery for a 12:30 pm interment with full military honors.
Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?
yes
Second Staging Date and Staging Time:
10/17/2024 at 12:00pm
Second Location:
Saratoga National Cemetery
200 Duell Rd.
Schuylerville, NY 12871
Second Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:
Ray Sestak
518-669-3358
Second Stage - Special Information:
Please stage quietly and in accordance with current guidelines.
Is there a Third Stage to this Mission?
no
Submitted by:
Ray Sestak
rs 10/14; MER
