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**HONOR MISSION** ANDREW MEEKER SSGT CT ARMY NATIONAL GUARD NEW BRITAIN/BERLIN CT SATURDAY 09/18/2021 10AM STAGE

September 17, 2021 by
**HONOR MISSION**
ANDREW DAVID MEEKER  SSGT 
CT ARMY NATIONAL GUARD
GWOT
 
ESCORT STAGE
ERICKSON-HANSEN FUNERAL HOME
411 SOUTH MAIN ST
NEW BRITAIN, CT 06051
SATURDAY 09/18/2021
10AM STAGE 
 
CHURCH STAGE
BETHANY COVENANT CHURCH
785 MILL ST
BERLIN, CT 06037
SATURDAY 09/18/2021
10AM STAGE
Patriot Guard and Associates;
Sadly we have been Requested to Stand in Honor for Andrew David Meeker SSGT CT Army National Guard GWOT.
As a member of the CTARNG Andrew was trained as a Combat Medic and also Advanced Laboratory Technician.
A Flagged Vehicle Escort has been Requested from the Funeral Home to the Church and a Flag Line at the Church
RC Linda Liversidge-Daley (203-915-8259) will be the RCIC at the Church with flags on site.
RC Rob Migliore (203-815-9687) will be the RCIC for the Escort.
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)
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**SPECIAL MISSION** FLAGGED VEHICLE ESCORT VETERANS FISHING TRIP ROCKY HILL/NIANTIC CT TUESDAY 09/14/2021 1PM STAGE

September 8, 2021 by
**SPECIAL MISSION**
FLAGGED VEHICLE ESCORT 
VETERANS FISHING TRIP 
ROCKY HILL TO NIANTIC CT 
 
ESCORT STAGE
CT DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
287 WEST ST
ROCKY HILL, CT 06067
TUESDAY 09/14/2021
1PM STAGE
Patriot Guard and Associates;
We have been invited by the Northeast Saltwater Fishing Club to provide a Flagged Vehicle Escort for a bus transporting Veterans to Niantic for a Fishing Trip. The Club Sponsors this trip and there is no cost to the Veteran.
The bus will be leaving the CT Department of Veterans Affairs 287 West St Rocky Hill at 2pm.
Members that are Veterans have been invited to participate if they would like to.
ASC Skip Petras will be RCIC.
Members should assure that their flags can safely be flown at highway speeds.
THIS MISSION IS PRIOR TO THE AIRPORT MISSION.
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)
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**EXTREME SHORT NOTICE HONOR MISSION** J DAVID OLSSON SCPO US NAVY, EMS AND FIREFIGHTER, MIDDLETOWN CT THURSDAY 09/09/2021 1300 HRS STAGE

September 8, 2021 by

**EXTREMENT SHORT NOTICE HONOR MISSION**

J DAVID OLSSON

SCPO US NAVY, EMS AND FF

CEMETERY ONLY

STATE VETERANS CEMETERY

317 BOW LANE

MIDDLETOWN CT

THURSDAY 9/09/21

1300hrs  STAGE

Patriot Guard and Associates;

 

Sadly we have been Requested to Stand in Honor for J. David Olsson  SCPO US Navy, EMS and Firefighter.

 

He joined the United States Navy prior to graduating from Cranston High School in 1959. He spent the beginning of his career as a proud submariner in the Navy. In 1967, he joined the Ledyard Fire Company, No.1. In July 1972, he was a charter member of the Ledyard Volunteer Emergency Squad. And retired from the Navy  in 1978, as a senior chief from the Navy.

 

He was employed at Foxwoods in their EMS department (MPEMS) for many years. In his 50’s he proudly became a paramedic after many years of providing care as an EMT and an EMS instructor. After the dissolvement of MPEMS, he continued his career at American Ambulance in Norwich.  He provided 50 years of service and dedication in the emergency medical services. On May 18, 2015, he received a state citation and a Distinguished Achievement Award from the State of Connecticut Department of Public Health for his decades of service.

Of note, this Hero was a good friend of Lt. Col Joe Danao (RET) and currently Director of Projects and Operations at the CT VA.

 

We will Stand a Flag Line for Cemetery Services and Military Honors and this is the 2nd Mission of the day at the same location but different times.

 

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

 

God Bless America, Our Troops and Our First Responders.

 

 

William F. Petras III (Skip)

Assistant State Captain

CT Patriot Guard Riders

ascspetras@ctpatriotguard.org

860-463-5316 (cell)

860-358-9648 (fax)

 

Gregg Barratt “Flag 7”

State Captain

CT Patriot Guard Riders

statecaptain@ctpatriotguard.org

860-392-9638 (cell)

Regards,

Gregg Barratt

STATE CAPTAIN

CT PATRIOT GUARD RIDERS

statecaptain@ctpatriotguard.org

greggbarratt@gmail.com

Cell:860-392-9638

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**SPECIAL MISSION** CT ARMY NATIONAL GUARD UNIT SEND OFF HARTFORD CT SUNDAY 09/12/2021 8AM STAGE

September 8, 2021 by
**SPECIAL MISSION**
CT ARMY NATIONAL GUARD
UNIT SEND OFF CEREMONY
 
GOVERNOR WILLIAM O’NEILL ARMORY
360 BROAD ST
HARTFORD, CT 06105 
SUNDAY 09/12/2021
8AM STAGE
Patriot Guard and Associates;
We are Honored to have been invited by Major General Francis Evon Jr, Adjutant General CT National Guard, to participate in the Unit Send Off for a CT Army National Guard Unit as they prepare for Deployment.
We will Stand a Flag Line for the Ceremony.
RC Josh Ratti will be RCIC with Flags on site.
PER STATE OF CT COVID MANDATES, ALL MEMBERS ARE REQUIRED TO WEAR A MASK WHILE INSIDE STATE BUILDINGS REGARDLESS OF VACCINATION STATUS. QUESTIONS SEE YOUR RC
 
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)
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**SHORT NOTICE HONOR MISSION** CHARLES R DAGLE SP4 US ARMY VIETNAM MIDDLETOWN CT THURSDAY 09/09/2021 9AM STAGE

September 8, 2021 by
*SHORT NOTICE HONOR MISSION**
CHARLES RICHARD DAGLE SP4
US ARMY 
VIETNAM
 
CEMETERY SERVICES ONLY 
CT STATE VETERANS CEMETERY
317 BOW LA
MIDDLETOWN, CT 06457
THURSDAY 09/09/2021
9AM STAGE
Patriot Guard and Associates;
Sadly we have been Requested to Stand in Honor for Charles Richard Dagle SP4 US Army Vietnam.
Significant Duty Stations include the 551st Transportation Corps Detachment (Terminal Service) USARV as a Cargo Handler in Long Binh, Dong Nai Province, South Vietnam.
Significant Awards include The National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal w/ 2 Bronze Service Stars, Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation, Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Unit Citation, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal w/ 2 Overseas Bars.
We will Stand a Flag Line for Cemetery Services and Military Honors.
SC Gregg Barratt 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)
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MISSION UPDATE**SHORT NOTICE HONOR MISSION** JONATHAN COHEN SP5 US ARMY ELLINGTON CT 08/20/2021 1015 AM STAGE

August 18, 2021 by

MISSION UPDATE

NEW DATE:

**SHORT NOTICE HONOR MISSION**  JONATHAN COHEN SP5 US ARMY ELLINGTON CT 08/20/2021 1030 AM STAGE

NEW DATE
**SHORT NOTICE HONOR MISSION**
JONATHAN B COHEN SP5
US ARMY
VIETNAM ERA
ESCORT STAGE
59 FROG HOLLOW LA
ELLINGTON, CT 06029
FRIDAY  08/20/2021
1030AM STAGE
CEMETERY STAGE
ELLINGTON CEMETERY
95 MAPLE ST (RT 140)
ELLINGTON, CT 06029
FRIDAY 08/20/2021
1030AM STAGE
Patriot Guard and Associates;
Sadly we have been requested to Stand in Honor for Jonathan B Cohen SP5 US Army Vietnam Era.
Significant Duty Stations include Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion 1st Battalion 9th Artillery Regiment 42nd Field Artillery Group US Army Europe as an Honest John Launcher in River Barracks Giessen Germany.
Significant Awards include the Army Commendation Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Expert 45 Caliber and M-14 Badges and 2 Overseas Bars.
A Flagged Vehicle Escort has been requested from the family’s home to the cemetery.
We will Stand a Flag Line for Cemetery Services and Military Honors.
This is an Attend on your Own mission so members are requested to bring their own flags.
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)
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*HONOR MISSION** THOMAS H MC DONALD SP4 (T) US ARMY COLD WAR MIDDLETOWN CT WEDNESDAY 08/18/2021 11AM STAGE

August 16, 2021 by
**HONOR MISSION**
THOMAS HUGH MC DONALD SP4 (T)
US ARMY 
COLD WAR
 
CEMETERY STAGE ONLY
CT STATE VETERANS CEMETERY
317 BOW LA
MIDDLETOWN, CT 06457
WEDNESDAY 08/18/2021
11AM STAGE
Patriot Guard and Associates;
Sadly we have been requested to Stand in Honor for Thomas Hugh Mc Donald  SP4 (T) US Army.
Significant Duty Stations include the 581st Ordnance Detachment Ordnance Corps at Ladd Air Force Base in Fairbanks AK as a Fire Control Repairman Helper.
Significant Awards include the Army Good Conduct Medal.
We will Stand a Flag Line for Cemetery Services and Military Honors.
SC Gregg Barratt 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)
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**HONOR MISSION** ANTONIO M DE LOUREIRO CT ARMY NATIONAL GUARD NEW BRITAIN CT MONDAY 08/16/2021 2PM STAGE

August 15, 2021 by
**HONOR MISSION**
ANTONIO MARQUES DE LOUREIRO
CT ARMY NATIONAL GUARD
 
CALLING HOURS STAGE ONLY
LUDDY-PETERSON FUNERAL HOME
205 S MAIN ST
NEW BRITAIN, CT 06051
MONDAY 08/16/2021
2PM STAGE
Patriot Guard and Associates;
Sadly we have been Requested to Stand in Honor for Antonio Marques De Loureiro CT Army National Guard.
We will Stand a Flag Line for calling hours from 3pm to 5pm at the Funeral Home only.
RC Gregg Karal 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)
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**HONOR MISSION** FRANK JOSEPH RIVERS PVT-2 US ARMY KOREAN ERA ROCKVILLE CT THURSDAY 08/12/2021 10AM STAGE

August 10, 2021 by
**HONOR MISSION**
FRANK JOSEPH RIVERS PVT-2
US ARMY/
KOREAN ERA
 
CEMETERY STAGE ONLY 
ST BERNARD CEMETERY 
12 TOLLAND AV (RT 74)  INTERSECTION OF KINGSBURY AV
ROCKVILLE , CT 06066
THURSDAY 08/12/2021
10AM STAGE
Patriot Guard and Associates;
Sadly we have been Requested to Stand in Honor for Frank Joseph Rivers PVT-2 US Army Korea.
Significant Duty Stations include Company A 88th Infantry Battalion (Heavy Mortars) as a Mortar man.
Significant Awards include the Korean Service Medal w/ 3 Bronze Service Stars, United Nations Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Distinguished Unit Emblem and the Combat Infantry Badge.
We will Stand a Flag Line for Cemetery Services only.
RC Gregg Karal 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)
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**HONOR MISSION** JOHN E HURLBURT SGT US ARMY WWII (KIA) WEDNESDAY 08/11/2021/SATURDAY 08/08/14/2021 MULTIPLE LOCATIONS

August 10, 2021 by
**HONOR MISSION** 
JOHN E HURLBURT SGT
US ARMY 
WWII (KIA)
 
THIS IS A MULTI DAY// MULTI LOCATION MISSION
DAY 1
BRADLEY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT 
FLAG LINE/ESCORT STAGE
30 FIREHOUSE RD
WINDSOR LOCKS CT 06096
WEDNESDAY 08/11/2021
3PM STAGE 
 
DAY 2
ESCORT STAGE
CLANCY-PALUMBO FUNERAL HOME 
43 KIRKHAM AV
EAST HAVEN CT 06512
SATURDAY 08/14/2021
1015AM STAGE
 
DAY 2
CEMETERY STAGE
BEAVERDALE MEMORIAL PARK 
90 PINE ROCK AV.
NEW HAVEN CT 06515 
SATURDAY 08/14/2021
11AM STAGE 
Sadly we have been Requested to Escort and Stand in Honor for John E Hurlburt S
SGT US Army WWII (KIA) The following information has been provided;
CIRCUMSTANCES OF LOSS:
From 15 June to 9 July 1944, American forces participated in the battle for the island of
Saipan, part of the larger Operation FORAGER to secure the Mariana Islands.
V Amphibious Corps, which included over 70,000 troops of the 2nd and 4th Marine
Divisions and the 27th U.S. Army Infantry Division, landed on the southwest side of the
island on four landing beaches, and faced a nearly 30,000-strong Japanese contingent.
On the evening of 6 July 1944, the 1st and 2nd Battalions of the 105th Infantry, 27th
Infantry Division occupied defensive positions along Saipan’s northwestern coast, along
a coastal plain between the villages of Tanapag and Makunsha.
A short distance to the north, around 4,000 Japanese soldiers congregated, desperate
and pushed to the northern corner of the island after weeks of fighting on Saipan.
The commanding officer of Japanese forces on Saipan, General Yoshitsugu Saito,
recognized that defeat was imminent and that morning had ordered a mass suicide
charge with his remaining soldiers.
This “banzai” attack, designed to inflict as many casualties against the Americans as
possible, was consistent with the contemporary Japanese concept of death before
defeat. The thousands of Japanese soldiers accepted the order as a “Gyokusai” (“To
Die with Honor”) command from the Emperor of Japan. The attack was aimed at the
105th Infantry lines.
Sporadic attacks against the 105th Infantry positions that evening and into the early
morning hours of 7 July 1944 kept the Americans on edge.
Furthermore, a Japanese prisoner captured on the evening of 6 July 1944 revealed the
desperation of the island’s defenders.
When questioned, he stated that his unit was to vigorously attack, and that any
survivors were expected to commit suicide.
PERSONAL INFORMATION:
Sergeant (Sgt) John E. HURLBURT, U.S. Army, service number 20126929, entered
military service from New Haven, Connecticut, on 11 February 1941.
He was born on 21 June 1918. He served with the 105th Infantry Regiment, 27th
Infantry Division, in the Pacific Theater of Operations.
On 7 July 1944, Sgt HURLBURT was killed during a massive Japanese attack against
the 105th Infantry on the island of Saipan and posthumously received the Purple Heart.
His remains were not known to have been recovered.
For his actions in service, the Army awarded Sgt HURLBURT the Bronze Star.
Today, he is memorialized on the Courts of the Missing at Honolulu Memorial, National
Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, Honolulu, Hawaii.
The details of Sgt HURLBURT’s loss are recorded in his Individual Deceased Personnel
File (IDPF) and in unit records of the 105th Infantry Regiment.
After the war ended, an unknown set of remains, Unknown X-20 27th Infantry Division
Cemetery (X-20), was recovered from the battlefield on Saipan, and was potentially
associated with Sergeant HURLBURT.
Officials found Sergeant HURLBURT’s identification tags within the grave of X-20 when
the remains were initially disinterred in March 1948.
The laboratory analysis and the totality of the circumstantial evidence available
establish the remains as those of Sergeant John E. HURLBURT, 20126929, U.S. Army.
Flagged Vehicles have been requested for both Wednesday and Saturday.  Contact the RC if you plan on being part of the escort on Wednesday or Saturday.
Wednesday 08/11/2021 
We will Stand a Flag Line at the Airport outside the Airport Property for the arrival of remains. The CT State Police will lead the escort to the Funeral Home from the Airport. Please assure that your flags can fly safely at highway speeds.
SC Gregg Barratt will be RCIC with flags on site.
Saturday 08/14/2021
Escort Stage Clancy-Palumbo Funeral Home 1015am   Flagged Vehicles will be led by the CT State Police to the Cemetery following calling hours from 9am-11am.
Cemetery Stage 11am at Beaverdale Memorial Park. We will Stand a Flag Line for Burial and Military Honors.
SC Gregg Barratt will be RCIC for both Escort and Cemetery Stages 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)
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