Honor Mission
Daniel Lapitsky
United States Air Force
Cold War Era Veteran
Multi-City, NY - 08/27/2025
Mission applies to the following Region(s):
Region 4, Region 5
About the Mission:
The family of Daniel Lapitsky has requested Patriot Guard Riders' participation in his military honors funeral services. Daniel, 91, passed away peacefully on July 3, 2025.
Dan was born in Elizabeth, New Jersey. He enlisted in the United States Air Force on 30 November 1954, and was trained as a Jet Fighter Mechanic (AFSC 43151C). He spent 4 years on active duty while assigned to Detachment 1, Headquarters 26th Air Division (SAGE), Air Defense Command (ADC), located at Roslyn Air Force Station in East Hills, Nassau County, New York. He was honorably discharged at the rank of Airman 1st Class (E-4) and for his service, was awarded; Air Force Good Conduct Medal and an Air Force Longevity Service Award. He completed his inactive reserve obligation on 29 November 1962.
After his military service, Dan worked at Decora in Fort Edward, maintaining equipment. He was a skilled mechanic and could often be found in his garage tinkering.
Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:
08/27/2025 at 09:45am
Staging Location:
Kilmer Funeral Home
82 Broadway
Fort Edward, NY 12828
Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:
John Mercier
Special Information:
We will stand a flag line for arrival of family and friends until 11:00. After the dignified transfer, we will escort to Saratoga National Cemetery for a 12:00 service.
Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?
yes
Second Staging Date and Staging Time:
08/27/2025 at 11:30am
Second Location:
Saratoga National Cemetery
200 Duell Rd.
Schuylerville, NY 12871
Second Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:
John Mercier
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
rs 08/21; MER
