Honor Mission
Richard A. Mason
United States Army
Cold War Era Veteran
Multi-City, NY - 06/25/2025
Mission applies to the following Region(s):
Region 4, Region 5
About the Mission:
The family of Richard A. Mason has requested Patriot Guard Rider participation in his military honors funeral services. Richard, 86, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, June 13, 2025.
Richard graduated from Rush Henrietta High School in 1956. He entered the United States Army on 2 October 1956 and was trained as a Field Radio Repairman (MOS 296.10). He served for 2 years and 10 months on active duty, including 2 years and one month overseas, assigned to Headquarters Battery, V Corps Artillery, at Tompkins Barracks, Schwetzinger, Germany. He was honorably discharged on 31 July 1959 at the rank of Specialist 5th Class (E-5), and for his service was awarded a Good Conduct Medal and a Motor Vehicle Badge w/Bar.
Following his service, Richard earned his associate degree from Adirondack Community College, and was the owner of Adirondack Installers & Maintenance Co. He had various other jobs throughout his life, including sales manager at Daggett’s Vending and sales associate at Toadflax Nursery. He was also the Ward 2 Supervisor for Warren County and the AHL Off-Ice Official for the Adirondack Red Wings.
Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:
06/25/2025 at 10:00am
Staging Location:
Baker Funeral Home
11 Lafayette St
Queensbury, NY 12804
Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:
Dan Nolin
Special Information:
Members will stand a flag line for dignified transfer, followed by escort to Saratoga National Cemetery for an 11:30 service.
Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?
yes
Second Staging Date and Staging Time:
06/25/2025 at 11:00am
Second Location:
Saratoga National Cemetery
200 Duell Rd.
Schuylerville, NY 12871
Second Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:
Dan Nolin
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 06/17
