PGRNY Current Missions

Honor Mission

Roy Edward Chopping IV

US Navy
Active Duty

Calverton, NY - 11/14/2025

Mission applies to the following Region(s):

Regionn 8, Region 9

About the Mission:

This active duty member of the US Navy has unfortunately passed away from a non-combat situation. He spent 8 years in service to this country. He held the rank of Aviation Boatswains Mate 3rd which is responsible for the handling, launching, recovery, and securing of aircraft. The family has requested Patriot Guard Riders to stand and honor their son for his service to this country.

Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:

11/14/2025 at 11:20am

Staging Location:

Calverton National Cemetery
210 Princeton Blvd.
Calverton, NY 11933

Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:

Mike Osip
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631-494-8981

Special Information:

Meet RC Mike at the restroom parking behind administration. This should be a graveside service.  Mike will determine the location and then lead members to the grave to be set for arrival of funeral home expected to be 12 noon latest. Please stage on time as funeral is escorted by Suffolk County PD and may be a little before Noon.

Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?

no

Submitted by:

Pete Jepson SRC region 9

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