**HONOR MISSION** JOSEPH MARTEL, US ARMY, PLAINVILLE, CT. WEDNESDAY 12/10, 1515HRS STAGE, AND THURSDAY 1130HRS STAGE

HONOR MISSION

** Two Days**

JOSEPH MARTEL, US ARMY, WWII

  1. 12/10 CALLING HOURS

BAILEY FUNERAL HOME

48 BROAD STREET

PLAINVILLE, CT

WEDNESDAY 12/10

1515HRS STAGE

 

  1. 12/11  CEMETERY

ST JOSEPH CEMETERY

151 FARMINGTON AVENUE

PLAINVILLE, CT

THURSDAY 12/11

1130HRS STAGE

Patriot Guard and Associates:

Sadly, we are called to stand for Joseph Martel U.S. Army.

Joseph served as a Specialist 3rd class in the US Army from 1955-1957.

We will stand a Flag Line at the calling hours on the 10th and a Flag Line at the cemetery on the 11th.

RC Tom Wood will be RCIC (860-302-6644)

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

**HONOR MISSION** WALTER “WALLY” SALAMON, US ARMY, WWII, PLAINVILLE, CT. TUESDAY 12/9/25, 1015 HRS STAGE

HONOR MISSION

WALTER ‘WALLY’ SALAMON, US ARMY, WWII

CHURCH

OUR LADY OF MERCY

48 BROAD STREET

PLAINVILLE, CT

TUESDAY 12/9/25

1015HRS STAGE

CEMETERY

ST JOSEPH’S CEMETERY

151 FARMINGTON AVENUE

PLAINVILLE, CT

TUESDAY 12/9/25

 

NOTE- THIS IS THE SAME DAY AS THE SPECIAL MISSION IN WALLINGFORD FOR WAA

      Patriot Guard and Associates:

Sadly, we are called to stand for Walter “Wally” Salamon, U.S. Army, WWII.

Wally served as a Staff Sergeant in the US Army as a Combat Infantryman and had a tour in the Rhineland.

He was awarded: European African Middle East Campaign Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Combat Infantry Ribbon, Sharpshooter Badge and The American Campaign Theatre Ribbon.

We will stand a Flag Line at the church and cemetery.

RC Tom Wood will be RCIC (860-302-6644)

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

**SPECIAL MISSION** WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA CONVOY ARRIVAL & CEREMONY, WALLINGFORD, CT. TUESDAY 12/9/2025 1215 HRS STAGE

** SPECIAL MISSION**

WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA CONVOY ARRIVAL & CEREMONY

WALLINGFORD TOWN HALL

45 SOUTH MAIN STREET

WALLINGFORD, CT

TUESDAY 12/9

1215hrs stage

 

 

 

Patriot Guard and Associates;

We are honored to have been invited to participate in the Wreaths Across America convoy arrival & ceremony at the Town Hall in Wallingford.

We will stand a Flag Line outside for the arrival of the convoy, then move inside for a Flag Line for the ceremony.

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

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

**HONOR MISSION** FRANK W. FORREST, US ARMY, VIETNAM, EAST HARTFORD, CT. SATURDAY 11/8/25, 0915 HRS STAGE

HONOR MISSION

FRANK W. FORREST, US ARMY, VIETNAM

 

CELEBRATION OF LIFE

SOUTH CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH

1301 FORBES STREET

EAST HARTFORD, CT

SATURDAY 11/8/25

0915 HRS STAGE

 

NOTE- THIS IS THE SAME DAY AND TIME AS ELKS MISSION AND SAME DAY FOR SPECIAL MISSION IN THE AFTERNOON

 

Patriot Guard and Associates:

 

Sadly, we are called to stand for Frank W. Forrest, U.S. Army, Vietnam.

 

In 1968, Frank was drafted into the United States Army and served in Vietnam as a Chaplain’s Assistant. He earned a Bronze Star and brought home amazing photos and stories from his tour. Frank went on to advocate for service members, veterans, and the veteran community. He served as Post Commander of Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 7659 in Glastonbury and Post 2083 in East Hartford. In 2017, he founded an organization called SOS Connecticut, an effort to collect and ship care packages to service members overseas—personally ensuring that troops knew their hometown was thinking of them.

 

We will stand a Flag Line for the Celebration of Life which is at 1000hs at the church.

 

RC Kevin Rancourt will be RCIC (860-819-4199)

 

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

**HONOR MISSION** RAYMOND BROWN, US NAVY, WWII, MANCHESTER, CT. THURSDAY 11/13/25 ,1015HRS STAGE

** HONOR MISSION**

RAYMOND BROWN, US NAVY, WWII

 

CEMETERY

EAST STREET CEMETERY

240 EAST CENTER STREET

MANCHESTER, CT

THURSDAY 11/13/25

1015hrs stage

 

 

Patriot Guard and Associates;

 

Sadly, we are called to stand for Raymond Brown, US Navy, WWII.

 

Robert served in the US Navy as an Engineer aboard the USS Bashaw-241 Submarine and was awarded the Navy Occupation Medal.

 

The USS Bashaw-241, a Gato-Class submarine, conducted six war patrols in the Celebes, Philippines and South China Seas during WWII between 1944 and 1945 and later served in the Vietnam War.

 

We will stand a Flag Line at the cemetery.

This Hero was the father of a good friend of Rob Migliore and very sorry for the loss.

 

SC Rob Migliore (860-494-3758) will be RC and flags will be provided.

 

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

**HONOR MISSION** SARAH THERESA WOOD, US ARMY, ROCKY HILL, CT. THURSDAY 11/6/25 ,0915HRS STAGE

 ** HONOR MISSION**

SARAH THERESA WOOD, US ARMY,

 

CEMETERY

RAYMOND GATES VETERANS CEMETERY – NOTE: NOT STATE VETS IN MIDDLETOWN

392 WEST STREET

ROCKY HILL, CT

THURSDAY 11/6/25

0915hrs stage

 

 

Patriot Guard and Associates;

 

Sadly, we are called to stand for Sarah Theresa Wood, US Army.

 

Sarah served 7 years in the US Army as a Medical Specialist with two tours in Germany. She was awarded the Expert Field Medical Badge, Marksman Qualification Badge (M-16), Good Conduct Medal (2nd award), Marksman Qualification badge (.45), National Defense Service Medal, and the Army Commendation Medal.

 

We will stand a Flag Line at the cemetery.

 

RC Tom Wood (860-302-6644) will be RC and flags will be provided.

 

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

**SPECIAL MISSION** RAISING OF THE FLAGS, WALLINGFORD, CT. SATURDAY 11/8/2025 1315 HRS STAGE

** SPECIAL MISSION**

RAISING OF THE FLAGS

 

IN MEMORIAM CEMETERY

CORNER OF NORTH MAIN STREET EXT. AND NORTH MAIN STREET
WALLINGFORD , CT.

SATURDAY 11/8/25

1315 HRS STAGE

 

 

Note- Same day as Westbrook Elks

 

 

Patriot Guard and Associates;

 

We are honored to have been invited to participate in the Raising of the Flags Ceremony.

 

We will provide a Flag Line at this event.

 

RC Linda –Daley Liversidge (203-915-8259) will be RCIC 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

**HONOR MISSION** BRIAN BAKER, US ARMY, VIETNAM, MIDDLETOWN, CT. SATURDAY 10/11/25 ,0815 HRS STAGE

** HONOR MISSION**

BRIAN BAKER
US ARMY, VIETNAM

 

CEMETERY

STATE VETERANS CEMETERY

317 BOW LANE

MIDDLETOWN, CT

SATURDAY 10/11/25

0815hrs stage

 

Patriot Guard and Associates;

Sadly, we are called to stand for Brian Baker, US Army.

Brian served in the US Army, as a 2nd Lt. Maintenance Officer and was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Ribbon with Device “60” and the Expert Rifle Badge.

We will stand a Flag Line at the cemetery.

SC Steve Marcolini (860-334-4616) will be RC and flags will be provided.

 

God Bless America, Our Troops and Our First Responders.

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

Assistant State Captain, CT

Patriot Guard Riders

860-394-0732

**HONOR MISSION** RICHARD CASE. US ARMY, MIDDLETOWN, CT. FRIDAY, 10/10 ,1115HRS STAGE

 ** HONOR MISSION**

RICHARD CASE
US ARMY

 

CEMETERY

STATE VETERANS CEMETERY

317 BOW LANE

MIDDLETOWN, CT

Friday 10/10/25

1115hrs stage

 

Patriot Guard and Associates;

Sadly, we are called to stand for Richard Case, US Army.

Robert served in the US Army as a Paratrooper and Light Weapons Infantryman. He was awarded the Good Conduct Medal and the Parachute Badge.

Richard was the father of our own PGR member Mike Case and we are sorry for your loss.

We will stand a Flag Line at the cemetery.

SC Steve Marcolini (860-334-4616) will be RC  and flags will be provided.

**HONOR MISSION** JAMES BRADY, US ARMY, WALLINGFORD, CT. MONDAY 09/15/25, 0915 HRS STAGE

 ** HONOR MISSION**

JAMES BRADY, US ARMY

 

MOST HOLY TRINITY CHURCH

87 NORTH COLONY STREET

WALLINGFORD, CT 06492

MONDAY 9/15/25

0915 HRS STAGE

 

CEMETERY

ST JOHN CEMETERY

400 CHRISTIAN STREET

WALLINGFORD, CT  06492

 

Patriot Guard and Associates;

Sadly, we are called to stand for James Brady ,US Army.

James served as a Hospital Corpsman in a MASH unit attached to the First Cavalry Division of the United States Army in post-hostilities Korea.

We will stand a Flag Line at the church and cemetery.

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

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