PGRNY Current Missions

Honor Mission

James R. Hall

United States Army
Vietnam War Veteran

Multi-City, NY - 08/02/2025

Mission applies to the following Region(s):

Region 8, Region 9

About the Mission:

James R. Hall faithfully and honorably executed his duties to our nation in the US Army as Infantryman (11B40.) He was inducted on 9 October 1968 and was honorably discharged at the rank of Sergeant on 3 June 1970.  For his faithful service, including one year of in-country duty with the 25th Infantry Division in Vietnam, he was awarded; a Bronze Star Medal, Air Medal, Army Commendation Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal w/1960 Device and a Combat Infantryman Badge.

His family requests Patriot Guard Riders' participation in his final honors.

Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:

08/02/2025 at 07:45am

Staging Location:

Charles G. Schmitt Funeral Home
3863 Merrick Rd
Seaford, NY 11783

Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:

William Byrne
wbyrnerollingthunderli@gmail.com
516-765-0905

Special Information:

Flag line for arrival of family. Dignified transfer and escort to Our Lady of Mercy RC Church

Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?

yes

Second Staging Date and Staging Time:

08/02/2025 at 08:45am

Second Location:

Our Lady of Mercy RC Church
500 S. Oyster Bay Rd
Hicksville, NY 11801

Second Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:

William Byrne
wbyrnerollingthunderli@gmail.com
516-765-0905

Second Stage - Special Information:

Mass to begin 9:15AM.  Dignified transfer upon arrival of cortege and upon conclusion of mass.  Escort to St. Charles Cemetery to follow.

Is there a Third Stage to this Mission?

yes

Third Staging Date and Staging Time:

08/02/2025 at 10:30am

Third Location:

St. Charles / Resurrection Cemetery
2015 Wellwood Ave
Farmingdale, NY 11735

Third Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:

William Byrne
wbyrnerollingthunderli@gmail.com
516-765-0905

Third Stage - Special Information:

Please await arrival of funeral cortege at Admin parking lot.  See RC William Byrne for instructions.

Is there a Fourth Stage to this Mission?

no

Submitted by:

Wayne Cohen - SRC Region 8 NY

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