PGRNY Current Missions

Memorial Mission

Vietnam Veterans Day
Recognition Ceremony

All Military Branches

Schenectady, NY - 03/29/2025

Mission applies to the following Region(s):

Region 4, Region 5

About the Mission:

Patriot Guard Riders has been invited by the Schenectady County Veteran Service Office to stand and honor those soldiers who served during the Vietnam War. The event will take place at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial at the SUNY Schenectady Campus. The Memorial was dedicated on 29 October 2021 in memory of those who served during the Vietnam War.

29 March is a fitting choice for a day honoring Vietnam Veterans. It was chosen to be observed in perpetuity as March 29, 1973 was the day United States Military Assistance Command, Vietnam was disestablished and also the day the last U.S. combat troops departed Vietnam. In addition, on and around this same day, Hanoi released the last of its acknowledged prisoners of war.

Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:

03/29/2025 at 09:30am

Staging Location:

SUNY Schenectady
78 Washington Ave.
Back parking Lot
Schenectady, NY 12305
Click here for map

Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:

Ray Sestak
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518-669-3358

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:

Staging at the Vietnam Memorial with a flag line during the memorial ceremony.

Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?

no

Submitted by:

Ray Sestak

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