PGRNY Current Missions

Honor Mission

Morton K. Bailey

United States Army
Korean War Veteran

Multi-City, NY - 03/28/2025

Mission applies to the following Region(s):

Region 4, Region 5

About the Mission:

The family of Morton K. "Bob" Bailey has requested Patriot Guard Riders' participation in his military honors funeral services. Bob, 91, passed away on Friday, February 21, 2025, with his family by his side.

Born July 12, 1933, in Wolcott, Vermont, Bob attended the Wolcott School until the 8th grade.  He entered the US Army during the Korean War on 3 June 1953, and served as Military Police and Colonels’ driver while assigned to to "M" Company, 19th Infantry Regiment during his 18 months in Korea.  He was honorably discharged at the rank of Corporal (T), and for his service, was awarded a Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Korean Service Medal and a United Nations Service Medal.

After his military service, Bob was the owner and operator of “Bailey & Sons Auto” in Plattsburgh, New York. “No job too big, or too small.”

Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:

03/28/2025 at 11:30am

Staging Location:

Baker Funeral Home
11 Lafayette St
Queensbury, NY 12804

Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:

Jim "Fuzzy" Marshall
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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:

We will stage flagline for arrival of family and friends, then prepare for a dignified transfer.  Escort to Saratoga National Cemetery will follow.

Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?

yes

Second Staging Date and Staging Time:

03/28/2025 at 12:30pm

Second Location:

Saratoga National Cemetery
200 Duell Rd.
Schuylerville, NY 12871

Second Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:

Jim "Fuzzy" Marshall
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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

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