PGRNY Current Missions

Honor Mission

Thomas J. Mooney

US Army
Vietnam War Veteran

Multi-City, NY - 07/14/2025

Mission applies to the following Region(s):

Region 8, Region 9

About the Mission:

This veteran honorably executed his duties to this country from 1966 to 1969. He served a 1 year tour in Vietnam, where he was one of two suvivors of a land mine explosion and eventually suffered from Agent Orange exposure. He attained the rank of Private First Class being awarded National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Combat Infantry Badge, Marksman Badge - Rifle and 1 Over Seas Bar.

After his military service, he attended college and then went to work as an investigator for the Food and Drug Administration. Patriot Guard Riders has been asked to stand and honor him.

Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:

07/14/2025 at 09:30am

Staging Location:

DeFriest-Gratten Funeral Home
13805 Main Rd.
Mattituck, NY 11952

Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:

Pete Jepson
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631-922-6330

Special Information:

After a dignified transfer, the escort will leave funeral home at 10 am responding to Calverton.

Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?

yes

Second Staging Date and Staging Time:

07/14/2025 at 10:30am

Second Location:

Calverton National Cemetery
210 Princeton Blvd
Calverton, NY 11933

Second Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:

Mike Osip
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631-494-8981

Second Stage - Special Information:

Meet RC Mike at front gate for parking and instructions. Escort ETA is 10:55am

Is there a Third Stage to this Mission?

no

Submitted by:

Pete Jepson SRC Region 9

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