**HONOR MISSION** MARCIA CAPLAN 1LT US ARMY RESERVES VIETNAM ERA MIDDLETOWN CT MONDAY 07/17/2023 9AM STAGE

**HONOR MISSION**
MARCIA CAPLAN 1LT
US ARMY RESERVES
VIETNAM ERA
 
CEMETERY SERVICES ONLY
CT STATE VETERANS CEMETERY
217 BOW LA
MIDDLETOWN, CT 06457
MONDAY 07/17/2023
9AM STAGE
Patriot Guard and Associates;
Sadly, We have been Requested to Stand in Honor for Marcia Caplan 1LT US Army Reserves Vietnam Era.
Significant Duty Stations include Headquarters 5th Army Fort Sam Houston TX as a Training Center Unit Officer.
Significant Awards include the National Defense Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Marksmanship Badge (Pistol .45)
We will Stand a Flag Line for Cemetery Services and Military Honors.
RC Tom Wood (860) 302-6644 will be RCIC with Flags on site.
God Bless America, Our Troops, and Our First Responders.

William F. Petras III (Skip)

Assistant State Captain
CT Patriot Guard Riders
860-463-5316 (cell)
860-358-9648 (fax)
 
Gregg Barratt “Flag 7”
State Captain
CT Patriot Guard Riders
860-392-9638 (cell)

**SHORT NOTICE HONOR MISSION** FREDERICK A PETERSON JR GM2 US COAST GUARD WW II NEW BRITAIN CT FRIDAY 06/30/2023 1030AM STAGE

**SHORT NOTICE HONOR MISSION**
FREDERICK ALBIN PETERSON JR  GM2
US COAST GUARD 
WW II
 
CEMETERY ONLY
ST MARY CATHOLIC CEMETERY
SECTION M-4
1141 STANLEY ST
NEW BRITAIN, CT 06051
FRIDAY 06/30/2023
1030AM STAGE
Patriot Guard and Associates;
Sadly We have been Requested to Stand in Honor for Frederick Albin Peterson Jr  US Coast Guard WW II
Significant Duty Stations include Manchester Training Station, Captain of The Port Rahway, NJ, Captain of The Port NY, Coast Guard Training School St Augustine, FL, USS Kanawha AO-1, Coast Guard Training School Alameda CA as a Gunners Mate 2nd Class.
We will Stand a Flag Line at the Cemetery for Burial Services and Military Honors.
RC Kevin Rancourt (860) 819-4199 will be RCIC with Flags on site.
God Bless America, Our Troops, and Our First Responders.

William F. Petras III (Skip)

Assistant State Captain
CT Patriot Guard Riders
860-463-5316 (cell)
860-358-9648 (fax)
 
Gregg Barratt “Flag 7”
State Captain
CT Patriot Guard Riders
860-392-9638 (cell)

**HONOR MISSION** FRANCIS “FRANK” A FLORKOSKI A2C US AIR FORCE KOREAN ERA MIDDLETOWN, CT FRIDAY 06/30/2023 1PM STAG

**FRANCIS “FRANK” ADAM FLORKOSKI A2C
US AIR FORCE 
KOREAN ERA
 
CEMETERY ONLY
CT STATE VETERANS CEMETERY
317 BOW LA
MIDDLETOWN, CT 06457
FRIDAY 06/30/2023
1PM STAGE
Patriot Guard and Associates;
Sadly, We have been Requested to Stand in Honor for Francis “Frank” Adam Florkoski  A2C US Air Force Korean Era.
Significant Duty Stations include 11th Troop Carrier Squadron, Continental Air Command Europe (Germany) as an Aircraft Electrician.
Significant Awards include the National Defense Service Medal, Air Force Good Conduct Medal. and the Army Occupation Medal (Germany)
We will Stand a Flag Line for Cemetery Services and Military Honors.
RC Steve Marcolini (860) 334-4616 will be RCIC with flags on site.
Members are reminded that Personal Weapons are not permitted on State Property.
God Bless America, Our Troops, and Our First Responders.

William F. Petras III (Skip)

Assistant State Captain
CT Patriot Guard Riders
860-463-5316 (cell)
860-358-9648 (fax)
 
Gregg Barratt “Flag 7”
State Captain
CT Patriot Guard Riders
860-392-9638 (cell)

**SPECIAL MISSION** VETERANS LUNCHEON & BBQ WESTBROOK CT SATURDAY 06/17/2023 1030AM STAGE

**SPECIAL MISSION** 
VETERANS LUNCHEON & BBQ
WESTBROOK ELKS LODGE 1784 
142 SEASIDE AV
WESTBROOK CT 06498
SATURDAY 06/17/2023
1030AM STAGE
Patriot Guard and Associates;
We are Honored to have been invited to participate in the Veterans Luncheon and BBQ being held at the Westbrook Elks Lodge #1784 142 Seaside Av, Westbrook CT. Veterans and Guests from various Residential settings, and towns are expected to attend.
We will Stand a Flag Line for the Arrival of Veterans and Guests. Members have been invited to have lunch as well.
RC Steve Marcolini (860)334-4616 will be RCIC with Flags on Site.
God Bless America, Our Troops, and Our First Responders.

William F. Petras III (Skip)

Assistant State Captain
CT Patriot Guard Riders
860-463-5316 (cell)
860-358-9648 (fax)
 
Gregg Barratt “Flag 7”
State Captain
CT Patriot Guard Riders
860-392-9638 (cell)

**SPECIAL MISSION** NLMC BLESSING OF THE BIKES NEW LONDON CT SUNDAY 05/21/2023 9:30am STAGE

**SPECIAL MISSION**
NEW LONDON MOTORCYCLE CLUB
        BLESSING OF THE BIKES       
 
 ON THE WATERFRONT
NEW LONDON WATERFRONT PARK
1 WATERFRONT PARK ST
NEW LONDON CT 06320
SUNDAY 05/21/2023
11A-3P
Patriot Guard and Associates;
We have been invited by the New London Motorcycle Club to participate in their  Annual Bike Blessing Event.
We will have an information table set up for the event.  Members can come and staff the table for any amount of time.  Members should bring their own chairs.  Set up will be at 9:30a and the event will start at 11a.
ASC Skip Petras will be RCIC.
God Bless America, Our Troops, and Our First Responders.

William F. Petras III (Skip)

Assistant State Captain
CT Patriot Guard Riders
860-463-5316 (cell)
860-358-9648 (fax)
 
Gregg Barratt “Flag 7”
State Captain
CT Patriot Guard Riders
860-392-9638 (cell)

**HONOR MISSION** MAURICE L COLLIN PVT USMC VIETNAM ERA MIDDLETOWN CT MONDAY 05/15/2023 12 NOON STAGE

**HONOR MISSION**
MAURICE LUCIEN COLLIN PVT
US MARINE CORPS
VIETNAM ERA
 
CEMETERY ONLY
CT STATE VETERANS CEMETERY
317 BOW LA
MIDDLETOWN, CT  06457
MONDAY 05/15/2023
12 NOON STAGE
Patriot Guard and Associated;
Sadly, We have been Requested to Stand in Honor for Maurice Lucien Collin, PVT US Marine Corps, Vietnam Era.
Significant Duty Stations include Co E, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marines 1st Marine Division Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, HI as a Rifleman.
Significant Awards include The Purple Heart Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnamese Service Medal w/ 1 Star, Vietnamese Campaign Medal, Combat Action Ribbon (Vietnam) Meritorious Unit Commendation, Vietnam Service Medal w/ 2 Bronze Service Stars, Republic of Vietnam Meritorious Unit Citation (Gallantry Cross w/ Palm) Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Unit Citation, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, Good Conduct Medal, and Rifle Expert Badge.
We will Stand a Flag Line for Cemetery Services and Military Honors.
RC Tom Wood will be RCIC with Flags on site.
Members are reminded that Personal Weapons are not Permitted on State Property.
God Bless America, Our Troops, and Our First Responders.

William F. Petras III (Skip)

Assistant State Captain
CT Patriot Guard Riders
860-463-5316 (cell)
860-358-9648 (fax)
 
Gregg Barratt “Flag 7”
State Captain
CT Patriot Guard Riders
860-392-9638 (cell)

**SPECIAL MISSION-MEMORIAL SERVICE** JOSEPH KAPACZIEWSKI, US ARMY, BRISTOL CT, SATURDAY 05/6/23 0900 HRS STAGE

* SPECIAL MISSION** MEMORIAL SERVICE

JOSEPH KAPACZIEWSKI, US ARMY

FLAG LINE

BRISTOL EASTERN HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC FIELD (BACK OF CAMPUS)
632 KING STREET
BRISTOL, CT 06010

SATURDAY  5/6/23

0900 HRS STAGE

 

Patriot Guard and Associates;

Sadly, we have been requested to stand a Flag Line for Joseph Kapacziewski, US Army at his memorial service.

Joe was a member of the 75th Ranger Regiment. He lost his leg in combat and returned to active duty as a Ranger. He was interred at Arlington National Cemetery a couple weeks ago. He grew up in Bristol, attended BEHS, and still has family in the area

Linda Liversidge-Daley  (203-915-8259) will be the RCIC and Flags will be onsite.

God Bless America, Our Troops and Our First Responders.

Gregg

Gregg Barratt “Flag 7”

State Captain

CT Patriot Guard Riders

statecaptain@ctpatriotguard.org

860-392-9638 (cell)

**HONOR MISSION** RICHARD FOREST DRAKE, US ARMY, PLAINVILLE CT, FRIDAY 05/5/23 1000 HRS STAGE

** HONOR MISSION**

RICHARD FOREST DRAKE, US ARMY

FLAG LINE

  1. JOSEPH CEMETERY
    151 FARMINGTON AVENUE
    PLAINVILLE, CT 06062

FRIDAY  5/5/23

1000 HRS STAGE

 

Patriot Guard and Associates;

Sadly, we have been requested to stand a Flag Line for Richard Forest Drake, US Army.

Richard proudly served as a PVT in the US Army for two years and was assigned to the US Army 750th Field Artillery Battalion.

SC Gregg Barratt will be RCIC and have flags on site.

God Bless America, Our Troops and Our First Responders.

Gregg Barratt “Flag 7”

State Captain

CT Patriot Guard Riders

statecaptain@ctpatriotguard.org

860-392-9638 (cell)

**HONOR MISSION** GILBERT POURDE, US NAVY, WWII, PLAINVILLE CT, SATURDAY 05/6/23 1000 HRS STAGE

** HONOR MISSION**

GILBERT PLOURDE, US NAVY WWII

FLAG LINE

  1. JOSEPH CEMETERY
    151 FARMINGTON AVENUE
    PLAINVILLE, CT 06062

SATURDAY  5/6/23

1000 HRS STAGE

 

Patriot Guard and Associates;

Sadly, we have been requested to stand a Flag Line for Gilbert Plourde, US Navy.

Gilbert was very patriotic and loved his country. He served proudly during WWII in the United States Navy until his honorable discharge, having been involved in the campaigns for the Pacific Theater.

We will stand a Flag Line for graveside services and Military Honors.

Greg Karal (860-922-5559) will be RCIC and have flags on site.

God Bless America, Our Troops and Our First Responders.

Gregg

Gregg Barratt “Flag 7”

State Captain

CT Patriot Guard Riders

statecaptain@ctpatriotguard.org

860-392-9638 (cell)

**SPECIAL MISSION** HONOR FLIGHT CT WINDSOR LOCKS CT SATURDAY 05/06/2023 6AM STAGE

**SPECIAL MISSION** 
HONOR FLIGHT CT
WINDSOR LOCKS CT
SATURDAY 05/06/2023
 
THIS IS A MULTIPLE STAGE, TIME AND LOCATION EVENT
 
 
ESCORT STAGE
WINDSOR LOCKS HIGH SCHOOL
58 S ELM ST
WINDSOR LOCKS CT 06096
SATURDAY 05/05/2023
6:00am STAGE 
 
MORNING DEPARTURE EVENT
 
AIRPORT CEREMONY STAGE
BRADLEY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT 
WINDSOR LOCKS CT 06096
SOUTHWEST AIRLINES BAGGAGE CLAIM AREA
LOWER LEVEL DOOR #2
MAIN TERMINAL 
SATURDAY 05/06/2023
6:30am STAGE
 
EVENING RETURN EVENT
 
BRADLEY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT 
WINDSOR LOCKS CT 06096
SOUTHWEST AIRLINES ARRIVALS
MAIN TERMINAL 
SATURDAY 05/06/2023
9:30pm STAGE
Patriot Guard and Associates;
We are Honored to have been invited by Honor Flight CT to participate in the Escort and Ceremony for approximately 47 Veterans from WW II, Korea and Vietnam who are being taken to Washington DC to visit their respective monuments, many for their first time.
A flagged/PGR identified vehicle escort will start at Windsor Locks High School to bring the Veterans to the Airport for the Pre Departure Ceremony. Stage time is 6:00am.
RC Greg Young (860-227-7525) will be RCIC for the Escort STAGE.
Morning  Airport Stage will include a Flag Line for the arriving Veterans as they prepare for departure. A Pre Departure Ceremony will be held at the SOUTHWEST AIRLINES baggage claim area lower level door #2. Stage time is 6:30am
RC Kevin Rancourt (860-819-4199) will be RCIC for the Airport Stage with flags on site.
EVENING RETURN EVENT
Evening return Airport Stage will include a Flag Line for the return of the Veterans.  A flagged vehicle escort has been Requested from the Airport to the High School if available. Evening Stage is at 9:30pm at SOUTHWEST AIRLINES Arrivals.
RC Greg Young (860-227-7525) will be RCIC with flags on site.
MEMBERS ARE REMINDED THAT PERSONAL WEAPONS ARE NOT PERMITTED ON STATE AND TOWN PROPERTY.
God Bless America, Our Troops, and Our First Responders

William F. Petras III (Skip)

Assistant State Captain
CT Patriot Guard Riders
860-463-5316 (cell)
860-358-9648 (fax)
 
Gregg Barratt “Flag 7”
State Captain
CT Patriot Guard Riders
860-392-9638 (cell)