PGRNY Current Missions

Honor Mission

Peter John William Curtis

NY Army National Guard (Ret.)

Multi-City, NY - 09/05/2025

***UPDATED 02 September 2025 - 08:00 hrs***
Primary Staging time and location has been
changed.  Please see updates below

Mission applies to the following Region(s):

Region 4, Region 5

About the Mission:

The family of Peter John William Curtis has requested Patriot Guard Riders' participation in his military honors funeral services. Peter, 64, passed on Friday, August 29, 2025, at his home in Ballston Lake.

A proud 1980 graduate of Shenendehowa High School, Peter entered the US Army National Guard on 9 December 1983. He was trained as a Power Generator Equipment Repairman (MOS 52D20) and went on to serve for 25 years and 9 months in the NY Army National Guard. He was honorably discharged at the rank of Sergeant on 5 October 2009 and for his service, was awarded; Armed Forces Reserve Medal w/Silver Hourglass, Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Armed Forces Medal w/2 stars, International Defense Service Medal w/2 Campaign Stars, New York State Military Commendation Medal and the New York State Long and Faithful Service Medal - 5 awards.

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

Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:

UPDATED

09/05/2025 at 10:45 am

Staging Location:

UPDATED

St. Edward the Confessor Church
569 Clifton Park Center Road
Clifton Park, NY  12065
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Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:

Ray Sestak
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518-669-3358

Special Information:

UPDATED

Staging at the church with a flag line for a dignified transfer. Upon conclusion of church services, members will escort to Saratoga National Cemetery for a 1:00 pm committal service.

Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?

yes

Second Staging Date and Staging Time:

09/05/2025 at 12:30pm

Second Location:

Saratoga National Cemetery
200 Duell Road
Schuylerville, NY 12871

Second Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:

Ray Sestak
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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

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