PGRNY Current Missions

Honor Mission

Joseph E. Michaud

US Marine Corps
Korean War Era Veteran

Multi-City, NY - 07/11/2025

Mission applies to the following Region(s):

Region 4, Region 5

About the Mission:

The family of Joseph Elmer "Joe" Michaud has requested Patriot Guard Riders' participation in his military honors funeral services. Joseph, of Hudson Falls, passed away peacefully on April 5, 2025, at Glens Falls Hospital after a short illness at the age of 97.

Born in Waterville, Maine, Joseph graduated as a basketball star from Waterville High School in 1946.  He enlisted in the United States Marine Corps on 30 September 1948 and was trained as an Aircraft Mechanic (Specialty 6441).  He was honored to have served his country during the Korean War aboard the aircraft carriers USS Coral Sea and the USS Oriskany. He was honorably discharged on 15 August 1952 at the rank of Sergeant.

After his military service, Joseph began working for Pratt & Whitney in East Hartford, Connecticut in the manufacturing of aircraft engines. In 1962, Joe moved to Hudson Falls and in 1966 he became the proud owner of The Old Homestead Bar & Restaurant, Inc. until his retirement at the age of 90.

Joe's full obituary is available for viewing online by clicking here

Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:

07/11/2025 at 10:00am

Staging Location:

St. Mary's/St. Paul's Church
11 Wall Street
Hudson Falls, NY 12839

Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:

Dan Nolin
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Special Information:

NOTE:  Please park across the street in the Village Park.  Staging at the church with a flag line for the arrival of family and guests. A Memorial Mass will be held at 10:30 am for both Joe and his wife who predeceased him.  Services may be extended. Following services, members will 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:

07/11/2025 at 01:00pm

Second Location:

Saratoga National Cemetery
200 Duell Road
Schuylerville, NY 12871

Second Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:

Dan Nolin
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Second Stage - Special Information:

Interment with military honors scheduled fro 1:30 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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