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William F. Petras III (Skip)
Assistant State Captain
CT Patriot Guard Riders
ascspetras@ctpatriotguard.org
860-463-5316 (cell)
860-358-9648 (fax)

**SPECIAL EVENT** CT INDOOR CABIN FEVER CUSTOM CAR AND MOTORCYCLE SHOW MARCH 24 AND 25TH 2018 NAUGATUCK, CT 9AM STAGE BOTH DAYS

**SPECIAL EVENT**
 
CT INDOOR CABIN FEVER CUSTOM CAR AND MOTORCYCLE SHOW
NAUGATUCK ENTERTAINMENT FACILITY
6 RUBBER AV.
NAUGATUCK, CT.  06770
SAT AND SUN MARCH 24, 25TH 2018
9AM STAGE BOTH DAYS
Patriot Guard and Associates;
We have been invited by Don Clady to participate in the CT Indoor Cabin Fever Custom Car and Motorcycle Show being held March 24 and 25 2018 at the Naugatuck Entertainment Facility 6 Rubber Av in Naugatuck, CT 06770. 
We will set up an information table on both days. 
Any member wishing to staff the table is welcome for whatever time frame you would like. 
A similar event earlier in the month was well attended and was a good event to promote our mission. 
Questions, Please contact ASC Jack Casey or myself. 
God Bless America, Our Troops and Our First Responders.
For the State Captain,
William F. Petras III (Skip)
Assistant State Captain
CT Patriot Guard Riders
ascspetras@ctpatriotguard.org
860-463-5316 (cell)
860-358-9648 (fax)

**SPECIAL HONOR MISSION** EARLE “BUZZ” SIDDELL III CT PGR THURSDAY/FRIDAY 03/22 – 03/23 2018 TORRINGTON CT

**SPECIAL HONOR MISSION”
EARLE “BUZZ” SIDDELL III
CT PATRIOT GUARD RIDERS

CALLING HOURS

THURSDAY MARCH 22, 2018
6PM – 8PM
COOK FUNERAL HOME
82 LITCHFIELD ST
TORRINGTON, CT 06790
STAGING 5PM

FLAGGED VEHICLE ESCORT

FRIDAY MARCH 23, 2018
COOK FUNERAL HOME
82 LITCHFIELD ST
TORRINGTON, CT. 06790
STAGING 9AM

CEMETERY STAGE

FRIDAY MARCH 23, 2018
ST FRANCIS CEMETERY
835 SOUTH MAIN ST
TORRINGTON, CT. 06790
STAGING 9AM

Patriot Guard and Associates;

Sadly and with Deep Regret, We have been called to Stand in Honor for Earle “BUZZ” Siddell III CT Patriot Guard Riders.

Buzz was an active member of CT PGR for many years who always had a Smile and a Warm Handshake for those he came in contact with.

We will stand a flag line for calling hours, and at the private burial at the cemetery. A flagged vehicle escort has been requested for Friday weather permitting.

SR RC Bob Stone will be RCIC for both calling hours and for cemetery services.

Flags and water will be on site.

Members are reminded to dress appropriately for the weather.

God Bless America, Our Troops and our First Responders.

For the State Captain,


William F. Petras III (Skip)
Assistant State Captain
CT Patriot Guard Riders
ascspetras@ctpatriotguard.org
860-463-5316 (cell)
860-358-9648 (fax

**HONOR MISSION** LAWRENCE NEIL KING CPL US ARMY KOREA EAST HAVEN CT WEDNESDAY 03/14/2018 0930 STAGING

         PLEASE NOTE MISSION AS CHANGED FROM TUESDAY  3/13 TO WEDNESDAY  3/14
**HONOR MISSION**
LAWRENCE NEIL KING 
CPL US ARMY 
KOREA
03/49 – 03/52
WEDNESDAY 03/14/2018
 
FUNERAL HOME STAGE
PORTO FUNERAL HOME
234 FOXON RD
EAST HAVEN, CT 06513
0930 HRS
 
CHURCH STAGE
OUR LADY OF POMPEII CHURCH
355 FOXON RD.
EAST HAVEN, CT. 06513
1030 HRS STAGE
 
CEMETERY STAGE
EAST LAWN CEMETERY
58 RIVER ST.
EAST HAVEN, CT. 06512
1200 HRS
Patriot Guard and Associates;
Sadly we have been called to Stand in Honor for Lawrence Neil King CPL US ARMY, Korea. 
CPL King served with the 57th Engineer Boat Platoon as a Grader Operator. He was awarded the National Defense Service Medal.
We will stand a flag line at the Funeral home, Church, and Cemetery.
ASC Jack Casey will be RCIC with flags and water on site.
Members are reminded to dress appropriately for the weather.
God Bless America, Our Troops, and First Responders.
For the State Captain,
William F. Petras III (Skip)
Assistant State Captain
CT Patriot Guard Riders
ascspetras@ctpatriotguard.org
860-463-5316 (cell)
860-358-9648 (fax)

**HONOR MISSION ** JOHN J. GRADY CM1 USCGR WW II WALLINGFORD, CT FRIDAY 03/02/2018 1015 HRS STAGING

** HONOR MISSION **
JOHN JOSEPH GRADY 
CM1
US 
CEMETERY STAGE ONLY
IN MEMORIUM CEMETERY
FRIDAY 03/02/2018
STAGING 1015 HRS COAST GUARD RESERVES
WW II 
OCT 1942 – OCT 1945
 
Patriot Guard and Associates;
 
Sadly we have been called to stand in Honor for John Joseph Grady, CM1 US Coast Guard Reserves  WW II.
 
Significant Duty Stations include Coast Guard Training Station Manhattan Beach, NY,  Coast Guard Receiving Station New York, NY,  District Coast Guard Officer 3rd Naval District, USS CALLAWAY APA-35, Naval Hospital Oakland, CA, Coast Guard Barracks Chambers Street New York, NY.
 
Significant Awards include Purple Heart, Combat Action Ribbon, Navy Commendation Medal, Navy Unit Commendation, Coast Guard Good Conduct Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal w/ 3 Bronze Service Stars, WW II victory Medal, Navy Occupation Service Medal w/ Asia Clasp, Philippine Liberation Medal w/ 2 Bronze Service Stars 
 
We will stand a flag line at the cemetery only with staging time of 1015 hrs.
 
ASC Jack Casey will be RCIC with flags and water on site.
 
Members are reminded to dress appropriately for the weather.
 
God Bless America, Our Troops, and our First Responders.
 
For the State Captain,
William F. Petras III (Skip)
Assistant State Captain
CT Patriot Guard Riders
ascspetras@ctpatriotguard.org
860-463-5316 (cell)
860-358-9648 (fax)

SHORT NOTICE HONOR MISSION** PAUL LAWRENCE LANE US NAVY MIDDLETOWN, CT. 06457 CEMETERY STAGE ONLY PINE GROVE CEMETERY 857 S. MAIN ST. (RT 17) MIDDLETOWN, CT. 06457 FEB 21, 2018 1PM STAGING

 

SHORT NOTICE HONOR MISSION**
PAUL LAWRENCE LANE
US NAVY
MIDDLETOWN, CT. 06457

CEMETERY STAGE ONLY
PINE GROVE CEMETERY
857 S. MAIN ST. (RT 17)
MIDDLETOWN, CT. 06457
FEB 21, 2018
1PM STAGING

Patriot Guard and Associates;

Sadly we are called to stand in Honor for Paul Lawrence Lane, US NAVY. Due to short notice, more detailed information is forthcoming.

We will stand a flag line at the cemetery only.

ASC Jack Casey will be RCIC with flags and water on site.

God bless America, Our Troops, and Our First Responders.

For the State Captain,


William F. Petras III (Skip)
Assistant State Captain
CT Patriot Guard Riders
ascspetras@ctpatriotguard.org
860-463-5316 (cell)
860-358-9648 (fax)

**SPECIAL MISSION** CT INDOOR WINTER ALL BRANDS MOTORCYCLE SHOW FEB 17, 18 2018 NAUGATUCK, CT

**SPECIAL MISSION**
CT INDOOR WINTER ALL BRANDS MOTORCYCLE SHOW
NAUGATUCK ENTERTAINMENT FACILITY
6 RUBBER AV.
NAUGATUCK, CT. 06770
SAT & SUN FEB 17, 18TH 
SAT HRS 10AM – 7PM 
SUN HRS 10A -5P
STAGING WILL BE AT 9AM BOTH DAYS
Patriot Guard and Associates;
The CT Patriot Guard has been invited to participate in the CT Indoor Winter All Brands Motorcycle Show by its organizer, Don Clady and we will accept his offer. 
We will set up an information table with tri-folds, assorted Patriot Guard items and a donation jar. 
Anyone wishing to help for any amount of time, will be appreciated. This will be a perfect place to promote the CT PGR and answer any questions that people might have.
ASC Jack Casey will be RCIC with assorted materials for distribution.
God Bless America, Our Troops, and Our First Responders.
For the State Captain,William F. Petras III (Skip)
Assistant State Captain
CT Patriot Guard Riders
ascspetras@ctpatriotguard.org
860-463-5316 (cell)
860-358-9648 (fax)

**URGENT EXTREME SHORT NOTICE HONOR MISSION** JOHN SANTOMASSO WW II US NAVY RESERVES 1944-1946 ROCKY HILL CT TUEDSDAY 02/06/18 1100 HR STAGING

**URGENT EXTREME SHORT NOTICE**
HONOR MISSION
TUESDAY 02/06/18
JOHN SANTO MASSO USNR
WW II 
ROSE HILL MEMORIAL CEMETERY
ROCKY HILL CT
1100 HRS STAGING
Patriot Guard and Associates;
Sadly we have been called to Stand in Honor for John Santomasso, US Navy Reserves 11/1944 – 07/1946 serving as a Coxswain.
Significant Duty Stations include Naval Receiving Station New Haven, CT, Naval Training Station Sampson, NY, Naval Training and Distribution Center Shoemaker, CA, Naval Receiving Station Navy 3149 Sanmar Island, Phillippines, USS YTD-64, Personnel Separation Center Lido Beach, LI NY
Significant Awards include American Campaign Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, World War II Victory Medal, Phillippine Liberation Medal.

We will stand a flag line at the cemetery only.
 ASC Jack Casey will be RCIC and flags and water will be on site.

Members are reminded to dress appropriately for the weather.

This mission follows the earlier posted mission at the airport.

God Bless America, Our Troops, and Our First Responders.

For the State Captain,
William F. Petras III (Skip)
Assistant State Captain
CT Patriot Guard Riders
ascspetras@ctpatriotguard.org
860-463-5316 (cell)
860-358-9648 (fax)

**SPECIAL MISSION** WELCOME HOME JASON DUFOUR CT AIR NATIONAL GUARD / BRISTOL FIRE LT BRADLEY INTL AIRPORT WINDSOR LOCKS CT TUESDAY FEB 6, 2018 0800 STAGE

**SPECIAL MISSION**
WELCOME HOME
JASON DUFOUR
CT AIR NATIONAL GUARD / LT BRISTOL FIRE DEPT
TUESDAY FEB 6, 2018
BRADLEY INTL AIRPORT
SOUTHWEST AIRLINES ARRIVALS
0800 STAGING

Patriot Guard and Associates;

We have been asked to assist Bristol Fire Deptartment members in Welcoming Home Jason Dufour CT Air National Guard 103rd Security Forces Squadron and LT on the Bristol Fire Department. Jason is returning from overseas deployment.

We will stage at the airport in the Southwest Airlines Arrivals area. Further details of the arrival will be announced at the staging area due to operational security requirements.

ASC Jack Casey will be RCIC with flags and water on site.

MEMBERS ARE REMINDED THAT PERSONAL WEAPONS ARE NOT PERMITTED ON THE AIRPORT PROPERTY.

Parking will be in the short term parking area.

God Bless America, Our Troops, and Our First Responders.

For the State Captain,
William F. Petras III (Skip)
Assistant State Captain
CT Patriot Guard Riders
ascspetras@ctpatriotguard.org
860-463-5316 (cell)
860-358-9648 (fax)

**URGENT SHORT NOTICE** HONOR MISSION MICHAEL P. MEANEY CPL USMC VIETNAM ERA 01/27/18 NORWALK, CT 0900 HRS STAGING

**URGENT**
**SHORT NOTICE**
MICHAEL P. MEANEY CPL
US MARINE CORPS
VIETNAM ERA
0900 HRS STAGING
NORWALK, CT

Patriot Guard and Associates;

Sadly we have been called to Stand in Honor for Michael P. Meaney CPL US Marine Corps Vietnam Era 1967-1970 who served as a Logistics Man.

Significant Duty Stations include Headquarters and Service Company, 2nd Infantry Training Regiment Camp Pendleton, CA.

Significant awards include the National Defense Service Medal, and the Marine Corps Marksman Medal.

We will stand a flag line at the church services.

Church Services will be held at the Church of St John the Apostle 203 East Av. Norwalk, CT 06850 with Staging at 0900 hrs.

Sr RC John Bittner will be RCIC and Flags will be on site.

Members are reminded to dress appropriately for the weather.

God Bless America, Our Troops and Our First Responders.

For the State Captain,


William F. Petras III (Skip)
Assistant State Captain
CT Patriot Guard Riders
ascspetras@ctpatriotguard.org
860-463-5316 (cell)
860-358-9648 (fax)