***HONOR MISSION***
GEORGE E. ELLIS, RM3, US NAVY, WWII VETERAN
WAKE: 1600 TO 2000 HRS
MONDAY, 4 JANUARY 2016
SEYMOUR, CT
INTERMENT: 1100 HRS
WEDNESDAY, 6 JANUARY, 2016
TRUMBULL, CT

Patriot Guard and Associates,

Sadly we are called to stand for George E. Ellis, RM3, US Navy,  who served our country honorably from 1942 to 1946 during WWII. He served aboard the USS Shubrick DE-639. He was awarded the American Campaign Medal, the European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with 3 Bronze Service Stars, the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal with 1 Bronze Service Star, the Good Conduct Medal, and the World War II Victory Medal.

This is a 2-part Mission, with the Wake on Monday and Interment on Wednesday.

We will stand a Flag Line at the funeral home during the Wake from 1600 hrs to 2000 hrs, Interment will be on Wednesday where we will stand a Flag Line for Military Honors.

Assistant State Captain Jack Casey will be RCIC and Flags will be onsite.

 STAGE ONE:                       
1500hrs, Monday, 4 January 2016

Ralph E. Hull Funeral Home

161 West Church Street

Seymour, CT 06483-2524

 

STAGE TWO:                      
1000 HRS, Wednesday, 6 January 2016

Gate of Heaven Cemetery

1056 Daniels Farm Road

Trumbull, CT 06611

This is a two-part Mission on two different days.

God Bless America, Our Troops and First Responders.

Regards,

 MAC MCARTHUR

STATE CAPTAIN

CT PATRIOT GUARD RIDERS

statecaptain@ctpatriotguard.org

haddamac@gmail.com

mac06438@aol.com

Cell:860-682-7625

Fax: 860-345-3654

***HONOR MISSION***

PAUL R. PICAUT, PVT, US MARINE CORPS

1200 HRS, MONDAY, 28 DECEMBER 2015

CT VETERANS CEMETERY, MIDDLETOWN, CT

Patriot Guard and Associates,

Sadly we are called to stand for Paul R. Picaut, Pvt, US Marine Corps, who served our country honorably from 1965 to 1967 as a Rifleman. He was awarded the National Defense Service Medal.

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

Senior Ride Captain Bob Stone will be RCIC and Flags will be onsite.

INTERMENT STAGE:                   

1100 hrs, Monday, 28 December 2015

CT 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

statecaptain@ctpatriotguard.org

haddamac@gmail.com

mac06438@aol.com

Cell:860-682-7625

Fax: 860-345-3654

***VERY SHORT NOTICE***

***HOTH SPECIAL MISSION***

WELCOME HOME, SNOWBALL EXPRESS RETURN

1630 HRS (STAGING 1500 HRS), WEDNESDAY, 16 DECEMBER 2015

BRADLEY AIRPORT, WINDSOR LOCKS, CT

Patriot Guard and Associates,

***Very short notice!***We have been asked to stand a Flag Line to Welcome Home the participants of the Snowball Express, a Special Trip for children of fallen Military Heroes. They have spent the last four days in the Dallas/Fort Worth area, where they met and bonded with over 1,700 other families who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.

We will stand a Flag Line to show our respect for their loss and to Welcome them home from this awesome trip.

State Captain Mac McArthur will be RCIC and Flags will be on site.

STAGE:                                

1500 hrs, Wednesday, 16 December 2015

Bradley Bowl Parking Lot

129 Ella Grasso Turnpike

Windsor Locks, CT 06096

We will then proceed to the Airport Departure ramp and park near the doors to take our Flags into the terminal.

Cages will park in the garage, we are limited to four motorcycles allowed to park on the ramp due to security and high traffic expected.

God Bless America, Our Troops and First Responders.

Regards,

 MAC MCARTHUR

STATE CAPTAIN

CT PATRIOT GUARD RIDERS

statecaptain@ctpatriotguard.org

haddamac@gmail.com

mac06438@aol.com

Cell:860-682-7625

Fax: 860-345-3654

 

 

***SPECIAL MISSION***

WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA CONNECTICUT PROCESSION

0900 HRS, TUESDAY, 8 DECEMBER 2015

(VARIOUS STAGING TIMES – REVIEW THOROUGHLY)

UNCASVILLE, CT 06382

Patriot Guard and Associates,

We will provide a motorcycle Escort for the Wreaths Across America caravan. We are not allowed to fly Full Flags due to State Police safety considerations. I want to meet the escort at the Ponagansett Middle School in RI so we will be in the lead position when we enter CT.

ESCORT STAGE:                

0700 HRS, TUESDAY, 8 DECEMBER 2015

PONAGANSETT MIDDLE SCHOOL

7 RUSTIC HILL ROAD

NORTH SCITUATE, RI 02857

The escort will depart the school about 0800 hrs and head to CT. There will be a brief stop to drop RI escort and pick up CT escort at:

CHERRI’S STATE LINE DINER

195 DANIELSON PIKE

FOSTER, RI 02825

Those who want join the escort may do so here. Approximate time: 0830 hrs

There is a limit to the number of vehicles the State Police will allow in the escort, so contact me if you plan on riding the escort, either by motorcycle or cage. I need an accurate count so CSP can prepare for us.

We have been asked to provide a Flag Line for the Wreaths Across America convoy as it arrives in Connecticut. We will form a Flag Line at St. Bernard School and at Old Saybrook High School.

Assistant State Captain Jack Casey will be RCIC and have Flags at St. Bernards School.

FIRST STAGE: 

0800 hrs, Tuesday, 8 December 2015

St. Bernard School

1593 Norwich-New London Turnpike

Uncasville, CT 06382

SECOND STAGE:              

1030 hrs, Tuesday, 8 December 2015

Old Saybrook High School

1111 Boston Post Road

Old Saybrook, CT 06475

We may go to the Town Green to place wreaths at the Veterans Memorial there. TBD

THIRD STAGE: 

1500 hrs, Tuesday, 8 December 2015 (Depart OSHS)

1700 hrs, Tuesday, 8 December 2015 (Arrive at Norwalk)

 St. Ann’s Club/Knights of Columbus Hall

 16 Hendricks Ave.

 Norwalk, CT 06851

DEPARTURE FROM NORWALK IS APPROXIMATELY 1900 HRS.

RIDE SAFE! THERE WILL BE NO ALLOWANCE FOR VEHICLES TO ENTER THE CARAVAN EXCEPT AT STAGING LOCATIONS.

God Bless America, Our Troops and First Responders.

Regards,

MAC MCARTHUR

STATE CAPTAIN

CT PATRIOT GUARD RIDERS

statecaptain@ctpatriotguard.org

haddamac@gmail.com

mac06438@aol.com

Cell:860-682-7625

Fax: 860-345-3654

 

***SPECIAL MISSION***

VETERANS HEROES TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY

1700 HRS, FRIDAY, 4 DECEMBER 2015

KATHERINE HEPBURN CULTURAL CENTER, OLD SAYBROOK, CT

Patriot Guard and Associates,

We are honored to have been asked to stand a Flag Line at the Katherine Hepburn Cultural Center for a Tree Lighting Ceremony in honor of All Veterans Heroes to be held at 1700 hrs, Friday, 4 December 2015.

Senior Ride Captain Greg Young will be RCIC and Flags will be on site.

STAGE: 1600 hrs, Friday, 4 December 2015

              Greg Young’s House

              8 Brenda Lane

              Old Saybrook, CT

We will stage at Greg’s house and ride in as a group. Those who wish to go directly to the ceremony can park at the former police station, across the street from the Katherine Hepburn Center. Please arrive by 1645 hrs. The ceremony will start at 1700 hrs.                  

God Bless America, Our Troops and First Responders.

Regards,

MAC MCARTHUR

STATE CAPTAIN

CT PATRIOT GUARD RIDERS

statecaptain@ctpatriotguard.org

haddamac@gmail.com

mac06438@aol.com

Cell:860-682-7625

Fax: 860-345-3654

***HONOR MISSION***

JACK LEE COURSEY, GMG3, US NAVY

1000 HRS, MONDAY, 23 NOVEMBER 2015

WALLINGFORD, CT

Patriot Guard and Associates,
 
Sadly we are called to stand for Jack Lee Coursey, GMG3, US Navy,  who served our country honorably from 1966 to 1970 on the USS Norris (DD859). He was awarded the National Defense Service Medal.
 
We will stand a Flag Line at the funeral home and cemetery and provide a Flag Vehicle Escort from the funeral home to the cemetery.
 
Senior Ride Captain Gregg Barratt will be RCIC and Flags will be onsite.
 
Funeral Home Staging:       

0900hrs, Monday, 23 November 2015

B C Bailey Funeral Home

273 South Elm St.

Wallingford, CT 06492

Service starts at 1000 hrs.
 
Interment:                              

Follows service, Flag Vehicle Escort to Cemetery.

In Memoriam Cemetery

18 Maplewood Ave.

Wallingford, CT 06492
 
 
God Bless America, Our Troops and First Responders.
 
Regards,
 
MAC MCARTHUR
STATE CAPTAIN
CT PATRIOT GUARD RIDERS
statecaptain@ctpatriotguard.org
haddamac@gmail.com
mac06438@aol.com
Cell:860-682-7625
Fax: 860-345-3654

HOTH***SPECIAL MISSION***

SOUTHEASTE​RN CONNECTICUT WOMEN‘S NETWORK MILITARY APPRECIATION LUNCHEON

(STAGING 1030 HOURS) 1100 HRS, WEDNESDAY, 18 NOVEMBER 2015

WATERFORD, CT

Patriot Guard and Associates,

We have been invited to attend this event to celebrate our Veterans and honor our Fallen Heroes. This group has supported us in our efforts to provide for our local veterans organizations.

We will provide a Flag Line for the Opening Ceremony.

Assistant State Captain Jack Casey will be RCIC and Flags will be on site.

 

STAGE:                                  

1030 HRS, Wednesday, 18 November 2015

Langley’s of New London Country Club

28 Lamphere Road

Waterford, CT 06385

God Bless America, Our Troops and First Responders.

 

Regards,

 

MAC MCARTHUR

STATE CAPTAIN

CT PATRIOT GUARD RIDERS

statecaptain@ctpatriotguard.org

haddamac@gmail.com

mac06438@aol.com

Cell:860-682-7625

Fax: 860-345-3654

SHORT NOTICE***HONOR MISSION***

ORA W. CURRIER , PFC, US MARINE CORPS

(0730 STAGING) 0900 HRS, TUESDAY, 17 NOVEMBER 2015,

THOMASTON, CT 06786

Patriot Guard and Associates,

Sadly we are called to stand for Ora W. Currier, Pfc, US Marine Corps,  who served our country honorably in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1958 to 1963.

We will stand a Flag Line at the funeral home from 0830 to 1100 hrs, then lead a procession to the church for 1130 hrs service. Then lead a procession to the cemetery and provide a Flag Line for his interment.

Senior Captain Don Camden will be RCIC and Flags will be onsite.

 FUNERAL HOME STAGING:      

0730hrs, Tuesday, 17 November 2015

Scott Funeral Home

169 Main St.

Terryville, CT 06786

Family will arrive at 0830. Public calling will be 0900 to 1100 hrs. We will provide Flag Vehicle Escort to Church.

CHURCH STAGE:                        

St. Thomas Church

1 East Main St.

Thomaston, CT 06786

INTERMENT:                       

Follows service, Flag Vehicle Escort to Cemetery.

St. Thomas Cemetery

55 Altair Ave.

Thomaston, CT 06787

God Bless America, Our Troops and First Responders.

 

Regards,

 

MAC MCARTHUR

STATE CAPTAIN

CT PATRIOT GUARD RIDERS

statecaptain@ctpatriotguard.org

haddamac@gmail.com

mac06438@aol.com

Cell:860-682-7625

Fax: 860-345-3654

***SPECIAL HOTH MISSION***

VETERANS DAY CELEBRATION AT SOUTHEAST MENTAL HEALTH AUTHORITY

1330 TO 1430HRS, 10 NOVEMBER 2015

NORWICH, CT 06360

Patriot Guard and Associates,

We have been invited to attend the Veteran’s Day Celebration at the Southeast Mental Health Authority, whose young adults put on a Program to honor local Veterans. We will stand a Flag Line during the Ceremony.

Assistant State Captain Jack Casey will be RCIC and have Flags on site.

 

STAGE:               

1230 hrs, 10 November 2015

401 West Thames St., Bldg 301

 Norwich, CT 06360

 Located at the Uncas on Thames Campus.

God Bless America, Our Troops and First Responders.

Regards,

MAC MCARTHUR

STATE CAPTAIN

CT PATRIOT GUARD RIDERS

statecaptain@ctpatriotguard.org

haddamac@gmail.com

mac06438@aol.com

Cell:860-682-7625

Fax: 860-345-3654

Patriot Guard and Associates,

We will again participate in the CTVETERANS PARADE, to be held on Sunday, 8 November 2015. The parade kicks off at 1230 hrs, however we must stage before 1000 hrs before the roads are closed. We will have a small flatbed trailer for riders, plus Skip’s pick-up truck. Those who wish to ride their motorcycles are welcome (limited to 12). Flags will be on site, but if you have PGR Flags, please bring them. Long range forecast calls for cloudy with temps in the 50’s.

Skip will bring a b-b-q grill and have paper goods, utensils and condiments. Jack Casey said he will bring hot dog/hamburg rolls. If you want something grilled, bring it.

We have been assigned the GOLD Division. The trailer and pick-up truck as well as motorcycles should go straight on Hudson St. to the corner of Buckingham St. You will be directed to the staging location. Those planning to ride the trucks, park in the state parking lots on Capital Ave. Walk south to the Gold staging area on Buckingham St.

There will be a Moment of Silence observed at 1330 hrs (1:30 PM). Churches will ring their bells in honor of our veterans. All Units must stop and musical Units must stop playing.

This is a Rain or Shine event

STAGE:

1000 HRS, SUNDAY, 8 NOVEMBER 2015

BUCKINGHAM STREET

HARTFORD, CT  06106

 

God Bless America, Our Troops and First Responders.

 

Regards,

MAC MCARTHUR

STATE CAPTAIN

CT PATRIOT GUARD RIDERS

statecaptain@ctpatriotguard.org

haddamac@gmail.com

mac06438@aol.com

Cell:860-682-7625

Fax: 860-345-3654