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***SPECIAL HOTH MISSION***DEDICATION OF CONNECTICUT STATE VETERANS MEMORIAL, HONORING ALL OUR VETERANS, 1300 HRS (STAGING 1200 HRS), MONDAY, 9 NOVEMBER 2015, HARTFORD, CT 06105

November 6, 2015 by

Patriot Guard and Associates,

We have been invited to stand a Flag Line for the Opening Ceremony of the Connecticut State Veterans Memorial, which is across from the Hartford Armory at 360 Broad St., Hartford, CT 06105. CT Patriot Guard Riders has a paver installed at the memorial.

I don’t know what the parking situation will be so it’s recommended you arrive early.

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

STAGE:                                

1200 HRS, MONDAY, 9 NOVEMBER 2015                                 

HARTFORD ARMORY (OR NEARBY)                                             

360 BROAD STREET

HARTFORD, CT 06105

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

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SHORT NOTICE***HONOR MISSION***FREDERICK S. BARCOMB JR., SPC, US ARMY, 1100 HRS, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2015, PUTNAM, CT

August 30, 2015 by

SHORT NOTICE***HONOR MISSION***

FREDERICK S. BARCOMB JR., SPC, US ARMY

1100 HRS, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2015

PUTNAM, CT

Patriot Guard and Associates,

Sadly we are called to stand a Flag Line for Frederick S. Barcomb Jr., Spc5, US Army, who served two tours in Viet Nam War. He was awarded the Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Viet Nam Service Medal with 1 Silver and 2 Bronze Service Stars, Republic of Viet Nam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation, Republic of Viet Nam Civil Actions Unit Citation, Republic of Viet Nam Campaign Medal, and Mechanics Badge.

We will stand a Flag Line in his honor at the Cemetery for his interment.

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

STAGE:                 1000 Hrs, Tuesday, September 1, 2015

                                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

statecaptain@ctpatriotguard.org

haddamac@gmail.com

mac06438@aol.com

Cell:860-682-7625

Fax: 860-345-3654

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***HONOR MISSION***ROBERT G. HECKER SR., YN1 (SS), US NAVY, 1000 HRS (Stage 0900), FRIDAY, 21 AUGUST 2015, NEW LONDON, CT 06320

August 18, 2015 by

***HONOR MISSION***

ROBERT G. HECKER SR., YN1 (SS) US NAVY

1000 HRS, FRIDAY, 21 AUGUST 2015,

NEW LONDON, CT 06320

 

Sadly we are called to stand a Flag Line for Robert G. Hecker Sr., YN1 (SS), US Navy, who served honorably from 1979 to 1988. He was awarded the Good Conduct Medal (Second Award), Sea Service Deployment Ribbon, Meritorious Unit Commendation, Enlisted Submarine Breast Insignia, SSBN Deterrant Patrol Insignia and two Letters of Commendation.  Rob was the Director of the Connecticut Chapter of Honor and Remember, as well as the Post Commander of the Waterford VFW.  He was also a member of United States Submarine Veterans, Groton Base. Rob was a strong supporter of CT Patriot Guard Riders, therefore I am promoting him to Ride Captain Posthumously, in recognition of his efforts in bringing the Honor and Remember CT Chapter and CT PGR together.

We will stand a Flag Line at the Funeral Home during the service there. We will provide a Motorcycle Flag Bike Escort from the Funeral Home to the cemetery for the interment, where Military Honors will be rendered.

Senior Ride Captain Gregg Barratt  will be RCIC and Flags will be on site.

 

STAGE:                

0900 Hrs, Friday, August 21, 2015

Byles Funeral Home

99 Huntington Street

New London, CT 06320

 

INTERMENT:     

Jordan Cemetery

240 Boston Post Road

Waterford, CT 06385

 

ATTEND ON YOUR OWN:         

Wake to be held 1600 to 1900 hrs (4 to 7 PM), Thursday, 20 August 2015 at the Byles Funeral Home.

 

God Bless America, Our Troops and First Responders.

 

MAC MCARTHUR

CT PATRIOT GUARD RIDERS

statecaptain@ctpatriotguard.org

haddamac@gmail.com

mac06438@aol.com

Cell:860-682-7625

Fax: 860-345-3654

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***HONOR MISSION*** USMC GySgt Thomas Sullivan, 40, Springfield/Agawam, MA 24,26,27 JULY ’15

July 23, 2015 by

US Marine Corps GySgt Thomas Sullivan.

***HONOR MISSION***

USMC GySgt Thomas Sullivan, 40

Springfield/Agawam, MA

24,26,27 JULY ’15

 

Good evening Patriot Guard and associates.  Sadly we are called to stand for yet another fallen Hero, GySgt. Thomas Sullivan, may he rest in peace. 

This will be a multi-state mission involving both PGR and non-PGR groups, for the services at the church and cemetery Monday only PGR will be involved at those locations, staging and mission info for non-PGR is also included in this email as they will form a flag line on Main St. in Agawam

Friday there will be a (closed) escort out of Bradley that MAC and Gregg will be in along with CTSP and Springfield PD vehicles to bring our Hero to the funeral home where we will stand a flag line.  Sunday is the wake, attend on your own or follow the MA PGR lead, Monday are the Church services and graveside services open to PGR only.  CT PGR will do one stage Monday morning north of Hartford for those wishing to travel in a group, if you have any questions please refer to the points of contact listed below or email me at NewEngland@PatriotGuard.org.  CT staging info located at the very bottom of this email.

The following information has been copied from the MA PGR SC and the MA RCIC;

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Final Update – US Marine Corps GySgt Thomas Sullivan, 40, Springfield/Agawam, MA 24,26,27 JULY ’15

The family of Gunnery Sergeant Thomas Sullivan has requested our presence at the funeral of their loved one.
    Gunny Sergeant Sullivan was killed in Tennessee, along with four other Marines, when a terrorist gunman went on a rampage at a military recruiting facility in Chattanooga, Tenn.
    He was a two tour Iraqi War veteran and a recipient of a Purple Heart.
    GySgt Sullivan had been a Marine since 1997 and was currently an artillery instructor. He was assigned to India Battery, 3rd Battalion, 14 Marines.

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The Return of Gysgt Sullivan on his journey to his final resting place.
Members are asked to be present for GySgt’s return
Friday, 24 July 2015
Chapel of the Acres Funeral Home
21 Tinkham Rd

Springfield, MA 01129

http://tinyurl.com/o6hjdyh

STAGING LOCATION:
At the funeral home
Please park in the funeral home parking lot
TIME: Please be there NO LATER THAN  4:00 PM

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WAKE: Members are encouraged to attend to show our support for however long you are able.
TIME/DATE: Sunday, 26 July 2015 from 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Chapel of the Acres Funeral Home
21 Tinkham Rd
Springfield, MA 01129

http://tinyurl.com/o6hjdyh
For those planning to be there at the commencement, please arrive between 11:00 AM -11:45 AM
Parking will be across the street  from the funeral home on Tinkham Road
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FUNERAL:
DATE: Monday, 27 July 2015
Holy Cross Catholic Church
221 Plumtree Rd
Springfield, MA 01118

http://tinyurl.com/prdxqw6

STAGING LOCATION:
At the Church.
Please park along Plumtree Road between Lancaster Street  and Pilgrim Road.
NOTE: There will be roads blocked off by police. Identify yourself as a PGR member, and you will be allowed to pass.
STAGING TIME: 8:15 AM – 9:00 AM
BRIEFING: 9:00 AM
We will then proceed to form a flag line to honor the service and memory of GySgt Sullivan

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INTERMENT to follow at:
     Massachusetts Veterans’ Memorial Cemetery
    1390 Main St
     Agawam, MA 01001

http://tinyurl.com/owjrur2
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Ride Captain:  Rolly Gratton    regratton@verizon.net
Assisting Ride  Captains: Rick Prater  & Steve Joyce
———Flags will be provided for all events————
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UPDATES from MA State Captain Howard Shrut:

ADDITIONAL IMPORTANT INFO:

GySgt Thomas Sullivan, USMC(AD) / Springfield, Agawam 24,26,27 JULY ’15
FOR THE DAY OF THE FUNERAL ONLY;
Monday, 27 July “15
As per the request of the Sullivan family, ONLY PGR MEMBERS will be allowed to stage and be present at the church. This is their request and not ours. We need to respect the wishes of the family.

All other groups are to stage at:
    Big-E grounds, gate 1,
    1305 Memorial Ave
     West Springfield MA   01089

http://tinyurl.com/nvcra7j

Be there no later 9:00 AM on Monday, 27 July ’15
Note that this restriction is only for the Church service on the day of the funeral, not for the day GySgt Sullivan is being returned  (24 July) nor for the day of the wake (26 July) nor for the interment on the day of the funeral (27 July).

UPDATES from MA RCIC Roland “Rolly” Gratton:

GySgt Sullivan update…… all PGR plans have been approved by the various law enforcement agencies. Please keep in mind that plans have been implemented in sticking with the wishes of the Sullivan family. The funeral IS PRIVATE. PGR has been entrusted with planning the (other than military) honor services and is the only group invited to the Church and at the cemetery.

ATTENTION……..All Non – PGR members and groups wanting to take part in honoring GySgt Sullivan should stage on Monday morning, no later than 0900 at the Big-E grounds, gate 1…..1305 Memorial Ave, West Springfield, Ma. Our good friend Todd (T-bone) of the Guardian Soldiers LEMC will be coordinating activities there. Rehab trucks from Salvation Army, Red Cross etc. will be on site and facilities will be available.  Your mission is a flag line on Main St. in Agawam

Thank you all !

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CT Staging info:

DATE:      Monday, July 27th

TIME:        0700hrs, KSU 0730hrs

Location:  Dunkin Donuts

Exit 48 off I91

Elm Plaza Shopping Center

89 Elm St

Enfield, CT  06082

Regards,

Bob “Airwolf” Stone

Regional Captain NE PGR

SR Ride Captain CT PGR

Patriot Guard Riders

NewEngland@PatriotGuard.org

Airwolf@PatriotGuard.org

www.PatriotGuard.org

203.650.0861

Regards,

 Mac  McArthur

State Captain, PGR CT

Patriot Guard Riders

StateCaptain@ctpatriotguard.org

www.PatriotGuard.org

Cell: 860-682-7625

Fax: 860-345-3654

e-mail: mac06438@aol.com

e-mail: haddamac@gmail.com

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CT PGR Summer Get Together 2015

July 18, 2015 by

CT PGR Summer Get Together 2015  

August 16, 2015

PORTLAND CO 2 PICNIC GROUNDS

84 INDIAN HILL AV.

PORTLAND, CT. 06480

PLEASE JOIN US FOR OUR SUMMER GET TOGETHER. A DAY TO GET TOGETHER TO EAT DRINK AND SOCIALIZE IN A NON MISSION EVENT. OPEN TO PGR MEMBERS AND FAMILY/SIGNIFICANT OTHERS

COST IS $10.00 PER PERSON.

ALL ARE ENCOURAGED TO BRING YOUR FAVORITE DISH, DESSERT, APPETIZER OR WHATEVER.

BYOB

HOT DOGS, BURGERS AND BEVERAGES (SODA, WATER) PROVIDED.

RSVP DEADLINE:   MONDAY AUG 10TH

EMAIL SKIP PETRAS  at    MUXSONARGANG@GMAIL.COM  WITH WHAT YOU ARE BRINGING AND HOW MANY PERSONS WILL BE ATTENDING.

RAIN OR SHINE

PORTLAND CO 2 PICNIC GROUNDS

84 INDIAN HILL AV.

PORTLAND, CT. 06480

BYOB

RSVP BY MONDAY AUG 10  at  MUXSONARGANG@GMAIL.COM

RAIN OR SHINE

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Summer Get Together Update and Reminder

July 18, 2015 by

Greetings all… 

Just an update about the picnic.

While I have seen many people say that they are attending the picnic on our social media site, I have less than 20 people that have emailed me and confirmed their attendance.

I need to hear from folks so I can appropriately obtain enough food and beverage. We are less than 30 days away from the August 16th date.

PLEASE  if you are planning on attending, send me an e-mail with who you are and how many persons will be in attendance.  Also include what you are bringing. 

Thank you  Skip

muxsonargang@gmail.com

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***HONOR MISSION***PGR JOANN “DIMPLES” FULLER, 1300HRS, SATURDAY, JULY 18, 2015, SKOWHEGAN, MAINE

July 17, 2015 by

***HONOR MISSION***

PGR JOANN “DIMPLES” FULLER

1300HRS, SATURDAY, JULY 18, 2015

SKOWHEGAN, MAINE

Patriot Guard and Associates, 

It is with deep sadness and respect that I announce the passing of one of our CT Patriot Guard, JoAnn “Dimples” Fuller. Dimples was an individual who was instrumental in the formation of the CT Chapter, and was a mainstay at most of our Missions and Special Events. We lost a true friend when she moved back to Maine to be close to her family, but know she was an outstanding addition to the Maine Patriot Guard. We were heartbroken to hear of her passing. We send Condolences to the family and friends of JoAnn.

STAGING AND MISSION INFO FROM MAINE STATE CAPTAIN MIKE EDGECOMB:
I am very sad to report that the Maine PGR has lost a long time member, JoAnn Fuller.  My condolences to the Family and friends of JoAnn. JoAnn will be remembered as an extremely understanding, caring, giving and forgiving sister, wife, mother, grandmother and   “Dimples,” an outstanding member of the Patriot Guard Rider organization in Connecticut and Maine


Services will be at the Federated Church located at 13 Island Ave., Skowhegan, on Saturday, July 18, at 1 p.m., including a Celebration of Life gathering followed by an escort and graveside service at her final resting place, Forest Hill Cemetery,  130 Upper Park St.,  Madison.  Arrangements under the care and direction of Dan & Scott’s Cremation & Funeral Service, 445 Waterville Rd., Skowhegan, ME


For those wishing to participate in the escort from  Dan and Scott’s,  445, Waterville Rd (RT 201) , Skowhegan, to the Church:


Staging:  11:15 at the truck turnout on Route 201 at the Fairfield/ Skowhegan town line.   KSU 11:30
***The turnout is just after the RR crossing about ¼ mile on the right.   It is almost across from the Sappi paper mill.   Route 201 is off from I-95 Exit  133,  and the turnout is approx. 7 miles from the exit.    The Funeral home is just a few miles up the road from the staging area.


Any questions or concerns regarding the Maine staging please contact the ME SC at michael.edgecomb@twcable.com<mailto:michael.edgecomb@twcable.com>

 STAGING AND MISSION INFO FROM NE REGIONAL CAPTAIN BOB “AIRWOLF” STONE:
CT PGR will have two stages leaving the state on FRI 7/17;


State Captain will depart with Marcia and Gregg Young on bikes earlier in the day, for staging info contact MAC at haddamac@gmail.com<mailto:haddamac@gmail.com>


The CT ASC Jack, Pattie and I will stage a meet at the MA State Police Barracks at Exit 3 on I-84 at Sturbridge.  Mobile gas station, exit 1, I84 just over the border in Mass is closed! The plan is for Bob to leave his car at the Barracks and car pool with Jack and Pattie. Please email Bob if you plan to be there.  Airwolf@Patriotguard.org<mailto:Airwolf@Patriotguard.org>
Any questions or concerns regarding the CT staging please contact the NE RC at Airwolf@Patriotguard.org<mailto:Airwolf@Patriotguard.org>

 Regards,

 Mac  McArthur

State Captain, PGR CT

Patriot Guard Riders

StateCaptain@ctpatriotguard.org

www.PatriotGuard.org

Cell: 860-682-7625

Fax: 860-345-3654

e-mail: mac06438@aol.com

e-mail: haddamac@gmail.com

 

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***HONOR MISSION***INTERMENT OF UNCLAIMED CREMAINS OF FOUR VETERANS, (Stage 1000 hrs) 1100 HRS, WEDNESDAY, JULY 15, 2015, CLINTON, CT

July 11, 2015 by

***HONOR MISSION***

INTERMENT OF UNCLAIMED CREMAINS OF FOUR VETERANS

1100 HRS, WEDNESDAY, JULY 15, 2015

CLINTON, CT

Patriot Guard and Associates,

We are honored to have been asked to provide a Flag Line and Flag Vehicle Escort for the unclaimed cremains of four Veterans, from the Funeral Home to the Middletown Veterans Cemetery. We will represent them as their family since they are our brothers in arms.

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

STAGE:                                

1000 HRS, Wednesday, July 15, 2015

Swan Funeral Hom

1224 Boston Post Road

Old Saybrook, CT 06475

During the service at the Funeral Home, those non-Flag vehicles will proceed to the Cemetery to form a Flag Line.

INTERMENT:

Middletown Veterans Cemetery

317 Bow Lane

Middletown, CT 06457

God Bless America, Our Troops and First Responders.

Regards,

Mac  McArthur

State Captain, PGR CT

Patriot Guard Riders

StateCaptain@ctpatriotguard.org

www.PatriotGuard.org

Cell: 860-682-7625

Fax: 860-345-3654

e-mail: mac06438@aol.com

e-mail: haddamac@gmail.com

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EXTREMELY SHORT NOTICE***HONOR MISSION***LESTER O. WILSON, US ARMY, 1300 HRS (Stage 1200 hrs), 6/22/15, WATERFORD, CT 06385

June 21, 2015 by

EXTREMELY SHORT NOTICE***HONOR MISSION***

LESTER O. WILSON

US ARMY

1300 HRS, JUNE 22, 2015

WATERFORD, CT 06385

Patriot Guard and Associates,

Sadly we are called to stand a Flag Line for Lester O. Wilson, US Army, who served honorably in the US Army during the Viet Nam War. 

We will stage at the cemetery and form a Flag Line at the Cemetery where Military Honors will be rendered.

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

Stage:                                  

1200 hrs, Monday, June 22, 2015

Jordan Cemetery

240 Boston Post Road

Waterford, CT 06385

The family invites the PGR to the Waterford VFW Post 6573 after the service. Post address is 382 Boston Post Road, Waterford, CT

God Bless America, Our Troops and First Responders.

Regards,

Mac  McArthur

State Captain, PGR CT

Patriot Guard Riders

StateCaptain@ctpatriotguard.org

www.PatriotGuard.org

Cell: 860-682-7625

Fax: 860-345-3654

e-mail: mac06438@aol.com

e-mail: haddamac@gmail.com

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***SPECIAL MISSION***HAMILTON SUNDSTRAND CORPORATION FLAG DAY CELEBRATION, 1100 HRS (Stage 1030) Thursday, 06.18.15

June 13, 2015 by

***SPECIAL MISSION***

HAMILTON SUNDSTRAND CORPORATION FLAG DAY CELEBRATION

1100 HRS, Thursday, JUNE 18,2015

WINDSOR LOCKS, CT

Patriot Guard and Associates,

We are very excited to have been invited by the Veterans Employee Team (VET) of the Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation to participate in their Flag Day celebration. They are sponsoring this event on June 18, 2015 from 1100 hrs to 1300 hrs, and will have several Veteran, State and Federal organizations there, with a military vehicle display. There will also be food vendors at the event.

We will stand a Flag Line at the opening ceremony, and Full Flag bikes will ride into the event.

Senior Ride Captain Gregg Barratt will be RCIC and Flags will be on site.

 

FINAL STAGE:   

1030 HRS, Thursday June 18, 2015

Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation

1 Hamilton Road

Windsor Locks, CT 06096

God Bless America, Our Troops and First Responders.

Regards,

Mac  McArthur

State Captain, PGR CT

Patriot Guard Riders

StateCaptain@ctpatriotguard.org

www.PatriotGuard.org

Cell: 860-682-7625

Fax: 860-345-3654

e-mail: mac06438@aol.com

e-mail: haddamac@gmail.com

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