Beth Greika – Page 17

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SPECIAL MISSION1200 HRS (12:00 PM), 16 SEPTEMBER 2017, RUN FOR THE FALLEN, VETERANS MEMORIAL PARK/TREES OF HONOR MEMORIAL, MIDDLETOWN, CT.

September 11, 2017 by Beth Greika

***SPECIAL MISSION***

1200 HRS (12:00 PM), 16 SEPTEMBER 2017

RUN FOR THE FALLEN, VETERANS MEMORIAL PARK/TREES OF HONOR MEMORIA

MIDDLETOWN, CT.

Patriot Guard Riders and Associates,

We have again been asked to support the Run For The Fallen to honor the 65 servicemen and service women who have been killed since 9/11/2001. We will stand a Flag Line forthe last km of the run, talk to the youths (Boy Scouts, Civil Air Patrol, etc.)

about what PGR does and why honoring our heroes is important. We will provide a Flag Bike Escort for the last lap of the run. I need all Flags available so we can have 65 Flags for members of Civil Air Patrol to stand by each tree/plaque during the ceremony. The ceremony starts at 1430 hrs (2:30 pm), with the last lap beginning at 1300 hrs (1:00 pm).

ASC Skip Petras will be RCIC and Flags will be on site. RC’s with Flags get them to Skip or to me, or bring them with you.

STAGE:

1200 HRS (12:00 PM),Â Saturday, 16 September 2017

Veterans Memorial Park/ Trees of Honor Memorial

Walnut Grove Road

Middletown, CT 06457

God Bless America, Our Troops and First Responders.

Regards,

MAC MCARTHUR

STATE CAPTAIN

CT PATRIOT GUARD RIDERS

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HONOR MISSIONFRANK T. SARNO, SP3, US ARMY, 1030 HRS (10:30 AM), THURSDAY, 14 SEPTEMBER 2017, WALLINGFORD, CT 06492

September 11, 2017 by Beth Greika

***HONOR MISSION***

FRANK T. SARNO, SP3, US ARMY

1030 HRS (10:30 AM), THURSDAY, 14 SEPTEMBER 2017

WALLINGFORD, CT 06492

Patriot Guard Riders and Associates,

Sadly we are called to honor Frank T. Sarno, Sp3, US Army. No further info is available due to fire at Personnel Records Center.

ASC Jack Casey will be RCIC and have Flags and water on site.

CHURCH STAGE:

0930 hrs (9:30 am),Â Thursday, 14 September 2017

Church of the Resurrection

115 Pond Hill Road

Wallingford, CT 06492

INTERMENT STAGE:

Following Church service. Time is approximate.

1030 Hrs (10:30 am),Â Thursday, 14 September 2017

St. John Cemetery

400 Christian Street

Wallingford, CT 06492

God Bless America, Our Troops and First Responders.

Regards,

MAC MCARTHUR

STATE CAPTAIN

CT PATRIOT GUARD RIDERS

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HONOR MISSIONGEORGE A. DUSSEAULT, SR., US ARMY, 1100 HRS (11:00 AM), SATURDAY, 16 SEPTEMBER 2017, WHERE WE WILL JOIN A PROCESSION FROM THE FUNERAL HOME TO THE CHURCH, PLAINFIELD, CT

September 10, 2017 by Beth Greika

***HONOR MISSION***GEORGE A. DUSSEAULT, SR., US ARMY

1100 HRS (11:00 AM), SATURDAY, 16 SEPTEMBER 2017,

WHERE WE WILL JOIN A PROCESSION FROM THE FUNERAL HOME TO THE CHURCH, PLAINFIELD, CT

Patriot Guard Riders and Associates,

Sadly we are called to honor George A. Dusseault, Sr., SP3, US Army, who served with the 97th /signal Battalion, 301st Signal Group, US Army Europe as an Air Frame Repair Mechanic in Boblingen, Baden-Wurttemburg, Germany. He was awarded the Army Good Conduct Medal and the National Defense Service Medal.

We will ride in Flag Vehicle Escort along with members of the Christian Motorcyclist Association (CMA) from the Funeral Home to the Church. His ashes will be on his trailered motorcycle. You may go directly to the Church if you don’t wish to participate in escort. There will be no interment.

ASC Jack Casey will be RCIC and Flags and water will be on site.

â€‹ESCORT STAGE:

â€‹1000 HRS (10:00 AM),Â Saturday, 16 September 2017

Dougherty Brothers Funeral Home

595 Norwich Road

Plainfield, CT 06374

CHURCH STAGE:

1100 HRS (11:00 AM),Â Saturday, 16 September 2017

Lighthouse Church of God

33 Plainfield, CT 06374

God Bless America, Our Troops and First Responders.

Regards,

MAC MCARTHUR

STATE CAPTAIN

CT PATRIOT GUARD RIDERS

Fax:Â 860-345-3654

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HONOR MISSIONROBERT W. GRADY, LCPL, US MARINE CORPS, VIETNAM ERA, 1100 HRS (11:00 AM), WEDNESDAY, 13 SEPTEMBER 2017, MIDDLETOWN, CT 06457

September 10, 2017 by Beth Greika

***HONOR MISSION***

ROBERT W. GRADY, LCPL, US MARINE CORPS, VIETNAM ERA

1100 HRS (11:00 AM), WEDNESDAY, 13 SEPTEMBER 2017

MIDDLETOWN, CT 06457

Patriot Guard Riders and Associates,

Sadly we are called to stand a Flag Line to honor Robert W. Grady, Lcpl, US Marine Corps, Vietnam Era, who served from 1961 to 1965 with Headquarters Battery, 10th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, FMF, Camp Lejeune, NC as an Artillery Meteorological Man. He was awarded the Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal with 1 Star, the National Defense Service Medal and the Marine Corps Rifle Sharpshooter Badge.

We will stand a Flag Line at his interment in the CT State Veterans Cemetery.

ASC Jack Casey will be RCIC and Flags and water will be on site.

STAGE:

1000 HRS (10:00 AM),Â Wednesday, 13 September 2017

CT State Veterans Cemetery

317 Bow Lane

Middletown, CT 06457

God Bless America, Our Troops and First Responders.

Regards,

MAC MCARTHUR

STATE CAPTAIN

CT PATRIOT GUARD RIDERS

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HONOR MISSION: MIDDLETOWN, CT THOMAS EDWARD FLYNN MM2 USN WWII, FIRST RESPONDER TUESDAY 09/05/17 0900 HRS STAGING

September 2, 2017 by Beth Greika

***HONOR MISSION***

MIDDLETOWN, CT

THOMAS EDWARD FLYNN MM2 USN WWII, FIRST RESPONDER

TUESDAY 09/05/17 0900 HRS STAGING

Patriot Guard and Associates; Â

Sadly we are called to stand in Honor for Thomas Edward Flynn MM2 USN WWII, and First Responder.Â MM2 Flynn served from 08/1943 to 04/1946.
Duty Stations include NRS Hartford, CT NTS Newport, RI, NTS (MM) Wentworth Institute Boston, MA, RS New York, NY and service aboard the USS Hopping DE 155/APD 51.
Significant Awards include the American Campaign Award, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal with 1 Bronze Service Star, Navy Occupation Service Medal with Aisa Clasp, WWII Victory Medal, and the Phillipine Liberation Medal.
Thomas also served with the Westfield Fire Department in Middletown, CT for more than 75 years rising through the ranks to Deputy Chief and Honorary Chief.
We will stand a flag line at the church and cemetery.
Church Staging will be 0900 hoursÂ Tuesday 09/05/17Â at St Pius X Church 310 Westfield St. Middletown, CT 06457 followed by a flag line at the Miner St Cemetery, Miner St (Intersection of Smith St) Middletown, CT.
ASC Skip Petras will be RCIC and Flags and Water will be provided.Â

Â God Bless America, Our Troops and First Responders

For The State Captain,

Skip Petras, Assistant State Captain

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EXTREMELY SHORT NOTICEHONOR MISSION***DANIEL J. YORKE, US AIR FORCE, 1100 HRS (11:00 AM), WEDNESDAY, 30 AUGUST 2017, MIDDLETOWN, CT 06457

August 29, 2017 by Beth Greika

***EXTREMELY SHORT NOTICE***

***HONOR MISSION***

DANIEL J. YORKE, US AIR FORCE

1100 HRS (11:00 AM), WEDNESDAY, 30 AUGUST 2017

MIDDLETOWN, CT 06457

***EXTREMELY SHORT NOTICE***MINIMAL INFORMATION AVAILABLE***

Patriot Guard Riders and Associates,

We are called to honor Daniel J. Yorke, US Air Force, who served as a Flight Instructor in Texas. No other information available at this time.

We will stand a Flag Line at the Cemetery for his interment with Military Honors.Â

ASC Jack Casey will be RCIC and have Flags and water on site.

STAGE:

1000 HRS (10:00 AM),Â Wednesday, 30 August 2017

CT State Veterans Cemetery

317 Bow Lane

Middletown, CT 06457

God Bless America, Our Troops and First Responders.

Regards,

MAC MCARTHUR

STATE CAPTAIN

CT PATRIOT GUARD RIDERS

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HONOR MISSIONPATRICK J. BYRNES, JR., 2ND LT., US ARMY AIR CORPS, KIA IN 1943, RECENTLY RETURNED TO THE UNITED STATES,1030 HRS (10:30 AM), SATURDAY, 19 AUGUST 2017, STAMFORD, CT 06901

August 16, 2017 by Beth Greika

***HONOR MISSION***

PATRICK J. BYRNES, JR., 2ND LT.

US ARMY AIR CORPS, KIA IN 1943,

RECENTLY RETURNED TO THE UNITED STATES

1030 HRS (10:30 AM), SATURDAY, 19 AUGUST 2017

STAMFORD, CT 06901

Patriot Guard Riders and Associates,

We have been called to Honor Patrick J. Byrnes Jr., 2nd Lt., Â US Army Air Corps, who was killed at the age of 23 in Papua New Guinea in 1943. His remains were recently returned to the United States. We will stage at the Funeral Home prior to the procession to the Church. Flag Vehicles will provide an Escort to the Church and to the Cemetery.

SRC John Bittner will be RCIC and Flags and water will be on site.

FIRST STAGE:

0900 HRS (9:00 AM),Â Saturday, 19 August 2017

Leo P. Gallagher & Son Funeral Home

2900 Summer Street

Stamford, CT 06905

SECOND STAGE:

0930 HRS (9:30 AM),Â Saturday, 19 August 2017

Basilica of St. John the Evangelist

279 Atlantic Street

Stamford, CT 06901

INTERMENT STAGE:

Immediately following the Church service with Full Military Honors.

1130 HRS (11:30 AM), (approximately),Â Saturday, 19 August 2017

Queen of Peace Cemetery

124 Rock Rimmon Road

Stamford, CT 06903

God Bless America, Our Troops and First Responders.

Regards,

MAC MCARTHUR

STATE CAPTAIN

CT PATRIOT GUARD RIDERS