PGRNY Current Missions

Honor Mission

William J. Coon

US Air Force
Gulf War Era Veteran

Multi-City, NY - 01/21/2025

Mission applies to the following Region(s):

Region 4, Region 5

About the Mission:

The family of William J. Coon has requested Patriot Guard Riders' participation in his military honors funeral services.  William J. "Bill" Coon passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, January 11, 2025.

Born September 15,1975 in Glens Falls, NY, Bill graduated from Hudson Falls High School, class of 1994.  He spent one year at SUNY Adirondack studying criminal justice and on 9 April 1996, he enlisted in the US Air Force.  He was trained as a Pavements and Construction Equipment Journeyman (AFSC 3E251) and served for four years on active duty, including 2 1/2 months overseas.  he earned the rank of senior irman ((E-4), and for his service was awarded; Air Force Good Conduct Medal, Air Force Outstanding Unit Award, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal and Air Force Training Ribbon.

Bill went on to create a career as a Senior Project Manager overseeing site work divisions. He most recently worked for Marotta Construction.

A full obituary is available for viewing online by clicking here

Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:

01/21/2025 at 10:30am

Staging Location:

Pine Knolls Alliance Church
614 Gansevoort Rd.
South Glens Falls, NY 12804

Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:

Dan Nolin
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518-361-6410

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:

Dress warm.  We will stand a flag line for arrival of family and friends.  After the church service and dignified transfer, we will escort to Saratoga National Cemetery for a 1 pm service.

Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?

yes

Second Staging Date and Staging Time:

01/21/2025 at 12:30pm

Second Location:

Saratoga National Cemetery
200 Duell Rd.
Schuylerville, NY 12871

Second Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:

Dan Nolin
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Second Stage - Special Information:

Please stage quietly and in accordance with current guidelines.  Dress for the weather.

Is there a Third Stage to this Mission?

no

Submitted by:

Dan Nolin

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