Honor Mission
John J. Conway
US Navy
Korean War Era Veteran
Multi-City, NY - 10/22/2024
Mission applies to the following Region(s):
Region 8, Region 9
About the Mission:
This veteran honorably and faithfully executed his duties to this country during the Korean War era. He served on the destroyer USS Samuel B. Roberts (DD 823) in the capacity of a Radar Technician. He attained a rating of Radarman (RD3), and rank of Petty Officer 3rd Class (E-4).
After his service, he taught math at Aimes Jr. High school for 30 years. He taught Jerry Seinfeld, the Baldwin brothers, and many more that became celebrities. He was married for 68 years. The family has requested Patriot Guard Riders to stand and honor him for his service.
Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:
10/22/2024 at 10:30am
Staging Location:
Claude R. Boyd-Spencer Funeral Home
448 West Main St.
Babylon, NY 11702
Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:
Jim & Terry Martinelli
631-617-3298
Special Covid-19 Mission Guidelines:
Updated 15, May 2024
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Special Information:
Please have your flags to stand and honor. Prayers at 11am with dignified transfer and escort at 11:30 to Calverton.
Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?
yes
Second Staging Date and Staging Time:
10/22/2024 at 12:00pm
Second Location:
Calverton National Cemetery
210 Princeton Blvd.
Calverton, NY 11933
Second Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:
Mike Osip
631-494-8981
Second Stage - Special Information:
Meet RC Mike at front gate for instructions and arrival of escort. ETA 12:15 - 12:25
Is there a Third Stage to this Mission?
no
Submitted by:
Pete Jepson SRC Region 9
rs 10/19; MER
