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**ATTEND ON YOUR OWN** ESCORT MISSION TO VT, PFC SWEET, WWII POW, WINDSOR LOCKS, CT. THURSDAY 7/30/26, 1630HRS STAGE

July 27, 2026 by

ESCORT -ATTEND ON YOUR OWN 1630HRS

WINDSOR LOCKS BRADLEY AIRPORT FIRE CENTER

236 FIRE HOUSE ROAD

WINDSOR LOCKS, CT.

 7/30/26

 

 

Patriot Guard and Associates:

 

This is not a Patriot Guard Mission but an attend on your own.

 

Department Of Mass American Legion Riders

July 25 at 5:56 PM ·

ATTENTION! Message for all riders

Riders are needed for a long-distance escort of PFC Sweet, a WWII POW, from Bennington. He is being brought home after his remains were identified in a mass grave in the Philippines. On July 30th, the escort will leave from Bradley International Airport. He will be arriving at Bradley Airport in Hartford at 17:00 Thursday 7/30. Please share this information with your contacts who are other riders. Veteran status is not a requirement to honor one of our local heroes’ homecoming.

 

From the information I received, it is a Police Escort to Vt and route of travel is 91 North to Brattleboro, then Rt 9 across to Bennington.

 

God Bless America, Our Troops and Our First Responders.

 

Gregg

 

Gregg Barratt (Flag 7), Regional State Captain, New England

Assistant State Captain, CT

Patriot Guard Riders

860-394-0732

Filed Under: Attend On Your Own Events, Current Events Tagged With:

**HONOR MISSION** THOMAS MORAN, US ARMY, VIETNAM, WINDSOR, CT. MONDAY 7/27/26, 1230HRS ESCORT STAGE/1300HRS CEMETERY STAGE

July 21, 2026 by

ESCORT 

CARMON FUNERAL HOME

807 BLOOMFIELD AVENUE

WINDSOR, CT.

 7/27/26

1230 HRS STAGE

 CEMETERY FLAG LINE JOSEPH’S CEMETERY

2101 POQUONOCK AVENUE

WINDSOR, CT.

1300HRS STAGE

 

 Patriot Guard and Associates:

 

Sadly, we are called to stand for Thomas Moran, US Army, Vietnam

 

Tom served in the 5th infantry in Vietnam as Light Weapons Infantryman and received: 2 Purple Hearts, A Bronze Star, The Vietnam Service Medal with 1 Bronze Star, The National Defense Service Medal, The Vietnam Campaign Medal with 60 Device, The Army Commendation Medal, and the Combat Infantryman Badge.

 

Thomas lived a life defined by service, dedication, and an unwavering commitment to his family, his community, and his fellow veterans.

 

A proud Army veteran, military service was not simply a chapter of his life, it was a calling that continued long after he left active duty. Following his retirement, he devoted countless hours to helping fellow veterans navigate the VA system, ensuring they received the benefits and support they had earned through their service. His passion for serving veterans led him to found the East Granby Veterans Association, now the Northern CT Veterans Association, creating a lasting resource and community for local veterans.

 

Tom was a friend of mine as well as our own John “Gigalo” Butler.

 

We will provide an escort from the funeral home to the cemetery and a Flag Line Graveside.  Flags will be onsite.

 

ASC Gregg Barratt will be RCIC (860-394-0732)

 

God Bless America, Our Troops and Our First Responders.

Gregg

Gregg Barratt (Flag 7), Regional State Captain, New England

Assistant State Captain, CT

Patriot Guard Riders

860-394-0732

Filed Under: Current Missions

**HONOR MISSION**GEORGE BELL, US ARMY, KOREA, WOODBURY, CT. MONDAY 6/29/26, 1115HRS STAGE

June 22, 2026 by

GEORGE BELL, US ARMY, KOREA

NEW NORTH CEMETERY

87 WASHINGTON AVENUE

WOODBURY, CT  06798

MONDAY 6/29/26

1115HRS STAGE

 

Patriot Guard and Associates:

 

Sadly, we are called to stand for George Bell, US Army, Korea.

 

George served two years with the 2nd Infantry Division of the U.S. Army, including a 14-month tour of duty in Korea (1953 – 1954), attaining the rank of Corporal, and completed a course in chemical warfare at the Eta Jima Specialist School in Japan.

 

George was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, The Korean Service Medal, The Combat Infantry Badge, The United Nations Service Medal, and the Presidential Unit Citation.

 

We will stand a Flag Line at the cemetery and RC Tom Wood will be RCIC (860-302-6644) and flags will be onsite.

 

God Bless America, Our Troops and Our First Responders.

Gregg

Gregg Barratt (Flag 7), Regional State Captain, New England

Assistant State Captain, CT

Patriot Guard Riders

860-394-0732

Filed Under: Archives Tagged With:

SHORT NOTICE**HONOR MISSION**SGT DONALD DORMAN, US AIR CORPS, WWII, MIA, SOUTHINGTON, CT. TUESDAY 6/23/26, 0915HRS STAGE

June 22, 2026 by

SGT DONALD DORMAN, WWII, MIA

FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH

37 MAIN STREET

SOUTHINGTON, CT  06489

TUESDAY 6/23/26

0915HRS STAGE

CEMETERY

OAK HILL CEMETERY

95 FLANDERS STREET

SOUTHINGTON, CT  06489

 

 Patriot Guard and Associates:

 

Sadly, we are called to stand for Sgt. Donald Dorman, WWII, MIA, US Army Air Corps.

 

It all began late last year, when the U.S. Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency announced on Nov. 17, 2025, that Dorman’s remains had been identified through DNA analysis after being recovered in Poland, where his aircraft is believed to have crashed after sustaining damage from German anti-aircraft fire and fighter aircraft almost 80 years ago.

He served as an upper turret gunner with the 29th Bombardment Squadron, 2nd Bombardment Group.

On March 22, 1945, Dorman was among a 10-man crew aboard a B-17G bomber assigned to attack oil refineries in Ruhland, Germany.

According to military records, the aircraft was struck by flak and enemy gunfire. The crew bailed out before the plane crashed in Poland. Eight crew members, including Dorman, were killed. Only the pilot and co-pilot survived.

SC Steve Marcolini will be RCIC (860-334-4616) and flags will be onsite.

 

God Bless America, Our Troops and Our First Responders.

Gregg

Gregg Barratt (Flag 7), Regional State Captain, New England

Assistant State Captain, CT

Patriot Guard Riders

860-394-0732

Filed Under: Archives Tagged With:

**HONOR MISSION** THEODORE HAMILTON GOODWIN, US NAVY, MILFORD, CT. TUESDAY 6/2/26, 0945HRS STAGE

May 30, 2026 by
 

THEODORE HAMILTON GOODWIN, US NAVY

ST ANN CHURCH

501 NAUGATUCK AVENUE

MILFORD, CT  06460

TUESDAY 6/2/26

0945HRS STAGE

 

ESCORT TO:

KINGS HIGHWAY CEMETERY

271 CHERRY STREET

MILFORD, CT

 

 Patriot Guard and Associates:

Sadly, we are called to stand for Theodore Hamilton Goodwin, US Navy who served aboard the USS Intrepid from 1981-195 and was with American Legion Post 254.

At the time of this posting, we have not received the DD 214 and do not have any further information on this Hero.

We will provide a Flag Line at the church, an escort to the cemetery and a Flag Line at graveside.

SC Steve Marcolini will be RCIC (860-334-4616) and flags will be onsite.

God Bless America, Our Troops and Our First Responders.

Gregg

Gregg Barratt (Flag 7), Regional State Captain, New England

Assistant State Captain, CT

Patriot Guard Riders

860-394-0732

Filed Under: Archives

**HONOR MISSION** DYLAN C. ST. AMOUR, ACTIVE DUTY US NAVY, PLAINFIELD, CT. THURSDAY 5/21/26, 1600HRS STAGE

May 20, 2026 by

 DYLAN C. ST.AMOUR, US NAVY

DOUGHERTY BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME

595 NORWICH ROAD

PLAINFIELD, CT  06374

THURSDAY 5/21/26

1600HRS STAGE

 

 Patriot Guard and Associates:

Sadly, we are called to stand for Dylan C. St. Amour, US Navy, Active Duty.

At the time of the mission posting, we do not have any information on this Hero outside of he was active-duty US Navy and 22 years old.

We will provide a Flag Line at the funeral home during calling hours.

RC Linda-Daley Liversidge will be RCIC (203-915-8259) and flags will be onsite.

God Bless America, Our Troops and Our First Responders.

Gregg

Gregg Barratt (Flag 7), Regional State Captain, New England

Assistant State Captain, CT

Patriot Guard Riders

860-394-0732

Filed Under: Archives

UPDATED LOCATION AND TIME ** HONOR MISSION: RICHARD LOUIS BUTCHER, USMC, VIETNAM, FRIDAY 5/22/26, WALLINGFORD, 0945HRS STAGE

May 20, 2026 by

UPDATED NEW LOCATION AND TIME

RICHAD LOUIS BUTCHER, VIETNAM, USMC

MOST HOLY TRINITY CHURCH

84 NORTH COLONY STREET

WALLINGFORD, CT  06492

FRIDAY 5/22/26

0945HRS STAGE

 

ESCORT TO:

CHURCH OF THE RESURRECTION

115 POND HILL ROAD

WALLINGFORD, CT

 

Patriot Guard and Associates:

Sadly, we are called to stand for Richad Louis Butcher, USMC, Vietnam

Richard served in the Marine Corps as a Radio Operator and was awarded The National Defense Service Medal, The Vietnam Service Medal with 2 stars, The Vietnam Campaign Medal with device, The Good Conduct Medal, The Rifle Marksman Qualification Badge, and the Presidential Unit Citation.

We will provide a Flag Line at the funeral home during calling hours from 1000hrs-1100hrs, and an escort to the Church.

SC Steve Marcolini will be RCIC (860-334-4616) and flags will be onsite.

God Bless America, Our Troops and Our First Responders.

Gregg

Gregg Barratt (Flag 7), Regional State Captain, New England

Assistant State Captain, CT

Patriot Guard Riders

860-394-0732

Filed Under: Archives

Special mission update Old Saybrook wreath laying and parade

May 19, 2026 by

 

** SPECIAL MISSION**

OLD SAYBROOK WREATH LAYING AND PARADE

 

WREATH LAYING FLAG LINE

2  BRIDGE STREET
OLD SAYBROOK , CT.

MONDAY  5/25/26

0815 HRS STAGE

NOTE: If inclement weather, the ceremony will be moved indoors but the parade will be canceled.  Any questions can be directed to Greg Young at the # listed below.

Patriot Guard and Associates;

Wreath laying will be 0815hrs stage.  2 Bridge Street, Flag Line
Parade canceled
Ceremony is 1000hrs at the Fire Department,  310 Main Street, Old Saybrook, Flag Line
Questions:  Greg Young 860-227-7525.
God bless America and our 1st Responders.

Gregg Barratt (Flag 7), Regional State Captain, New England

Assistant State Captain, CT

Patriot Guard Riders

860-394-0732

Filed Under: Archives

STAND DOWN DUE TO WEATHER PLAINFIELD MEMORIAL DAY PARADE, PLAINFIELD, CT. SUNDAY 05/24/26, 1215HRS STAGE

May 18, 2026 by


The Plainfield parade  is a stand down due to weather concerns.

PLAINFIELD MEMORIAL DAY PARADE

 STAGE

PLAINFIELD CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL

75 CANTERBURY ROAD

PLAINFIELD, CT

SUNDAY 5/24/26

1215HRS STAGE

 

 Patriot Guard and Associates;

We have been asked by the organizers of the Plainfield Memorial Day Parade committee to attend the parade and provide a Flag Line at the ceremony.

This year they will honor Cindy M. Beaudoin, US Army, (35 years since her death) Date of death: 28 Feb 1991 (age 19), Operation Desert Storm

SC Steve Marcolini (860-334-4616) will be RCIC and Flag will be on site.

God Bless America, Our Troops and Our First Responders.

Gregg

Gregg Barratt (Flag 7), Regional State Captain, New England

Assistant State Captain, CT

Patriot Guard Riders

860-394-0732

Filed Under: Archives Tagged With: ,

STAND DOWN DUE TO WEATHER TOLLAND MEMORIAL DAY PARADE, TOLLAND, CT. SUNDAY 05/24/26, 1215HRS STAGE

May 18, 2026 by


STAND DOWN DUE TO WEATHER

TOLLAND MEMORIAL DAY PARADE

 

STAGE

Post Office/Liquor Store/Senior Center Plaza

658 TOLLAND STAGE ROAD

TOLLAND, CT

SUNDAY 5/24/26

1215HRS STAGE

 

 Patriot Guard and Associates;

We have been asked by the organizers of the Tolland Memorial Day Parade committee to lead the parade and provide a Flag Line at the ceremony after.

RC Rob Migliore (860-494-3758) will be RCIC and Flag will be on site.

God Bless America, Our Troops and Our First Responders.

Gregg

Gregg Barratt (Flag 7), Regional State Captain, New England

Assistant State Captain, CT

Patriot Guard Riders

860-394-0732

Filed Under: Archives Tagged With:
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