PGRNY Current Missions

Honor Mission

John L. O'Grady

United States Army
Vietnam War Era Veteran

Multi-City, NY - 11/20/2025

Mission applies to the following Region(s):

Region 4, Region 5

About the Mission:

The family of John Lawrence "Butch" O'Grady has requested Patriot Guard Riders' participation in his military honors funeral services. John, 82, of Troy, passed on Thursday, November 13, 2025.

Born in Troy, NY, John was a graduate of St. Patrick’s School and LaSalle Institute, Class of 1961. He enlisted in the United States Army on 6 February 1963, and spent almost 3 years on active duty. He was honorably discharged at the rank of Specialist 5th Class (E-5) on 4 February 1966, and for his service was awarded: a Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Sharpshooter Badge (Rifle), Sharpshooter Badge (Carbine) and Expert Badge (Carbine). He completed his inactive reserve obligation on 5 February 1969.

John retired from a lengthy career at General Electric Silicone in Waterford, where he was a Plant Leader. He was a Life-Member of the Veterans Of Lansingburgh, a member of the Friends of 112th Street, the All-Troy Athletic Club “ATAC”, the BPOE #141, Troy Lodge of Elks and served as the Catholic Central High School Girls Softball Coach for 33 years.

Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:

11/20/2025 at 09:15am

Staging Location:

Our Lady of Victory Church
55 N. lake Ave.
Troy, NY 12180

Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:

Bill Schaaf
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518-542-0608

Special Information:

Staging at the church with a flag line for the last hour of visitation, 09:30 - 10:30 am. Mass will be conducted at 10:30 am, followed by escort to Saratoga National Cemetery for interment with military honors.

Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?

yes

Second Staging Date and Staging Time:

11/20/2025 at 12:00am

Second Location:

Saratoga National Cemetery
200 Duell Road
Schuylerville, NY 12871

Second Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:

Bill Schaaf
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518-669-3358

Second Stage - Special Information:

Interment with military honors scheduled for 12:30 pm. Please stage quietly and in accordance with current guidelines.

Is there a Third Stage to this Mission?

no

Submitted by:

Ray Sestak

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