Unofficial Mission
Capitol District Elks
Wreath Laying Ceremony
All Military Branches

Schuylerville, NY - 10/26/2025
Mission applies to the following Region(s):
Region 4, Region 5
About the Mission:
Patriot Guard Riders' participation has been requested by the Capitol District Elks in the annual Wreath Laying Ceremony.
The State Capital District Veterans Service Chairperson will conduct a Wreath Laying Ceremony at the Saratoga County Veterans Memorial during their Elks State President visit to their District. All participants will gather at the entrance to the Memorial Walkway at 10:45 a.m. The Patriot Guard Riders were requested to form a flag line along the Memorial Walkway and on either side of the Memorial during the Ceremony. Elks Lodge members who are veterans will proceed to the Memorial site behind their respective Branch of Service Flags, as well as a Gold Star Mother, bagpipers & Taps bugler. The Program includes Opening/Closing prayers, Pledge of Allegiance, introductions/speeches, musical selections, reading of poem, playing of Taps.
Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:
10/26/2025 at 10:30am
Staging Location:
Saratoga National Cemetery
200 Duell Rd.
Schuylerville, NY 12871
Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:
Dan Nolin
518-361-6410
Jim "Fuzzy" Marshall
Special Information:
Please dress appropriately.
Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?
no
Submitted by:
Dan Nolin
rs 10/08; MER