THIS IS A TWO STAGE MISSION 3/7 & 3/8

STAGE 1. ** HONOR MISSION** 3/7 CALLING HOURS

WAYNE CHARLES RIPKA, US ARMY, VIETNAM

FRIDAY 3/7/25 1630 HRS STAGE

CARPINO FUNERAL HOME

750 MAIN STREET SOUTH

SOUTHBURY, CT  06488

STAGE 2: CEMETERY 3/8 0915 HRS STAGE

STATE VETERANS CEMETERY

17 BOW LANE

MIDDLETOWN, CT

Patriot Guard and Associates;

Sadly, we have been requested to provide a Flag Line for Wayne Charles Ripka, US Army, Vietnam.

Wayne was a Vietnam Veteran and served three years as an Electronic Engineer Assistant.  He was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, the Republic of Vietnam Service Medal, the Good Conduct Medal and Sharpshooter M-16 badge.

3/7 Friday calling hours  1630hrs stage.  RC Tom Wood (860)-302-6644

3/8 Saturday burial  0915Hrs stage. ASC Steve Marcolini (860)-334-4616

God Bless America, Our Troops and First Responders.

Regards,

Gregg Barratt

STATE CAPTAIN

CT PATRIOT GUARD RIDERS

statecaptain@ctpatriotguard.org

greggbarratt@gmail.com

Cell:860-392-9638

** HONOR MISSION**

DONALD “CRUSTY” MOORE, US NAVY, VIETNAM

TUESDAY 3/4/25 0815 HRS STAGE

GREG DOYLE FUNERAL HOME

291 BRIDGEPORT AVENUE

MILFORD, CT  06460

WOODMONT UNITED CHRIST CHURCH

1000 NEW HAVEN AVENUE

MILFORD, CT

Patriot Guard and Associates;

Sadly, we have been requested to provide a Flag Line for Donald “Crusty” Moore, US Navy, Vietnam.

Don proudly served his country in the US Navy during the Vietnam War as a mechanic repairing Tango River boats, among others. Don earned many awards, but was most proud of the Presidential Unit Citation which is awarded for extraordinary heroism in battle.  He was honored to be a member of VFW 7788, American Legion 196, Vietnam Veterans of America 251, Combat Veterans Motorcycle Assoc. Chapter 31-2, American Legion Riders Chapter 196, and Milford Veterans, Ceremony and Parade Commission.

In addition, Donald received the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with 3 Bronze Stars and the Republic of Vietnam Service Medal with Device.

We will provide a Flag Line at the funeral home from 0900-11:00 hrs, an escort to the church, and a Flag Line at the Church where Military Honors will be rendered.

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

God Bless America, Our Troops and First Responders.

Regards,

Gregg Barratt

STATE CAPTAIN

CT PATRIOT GUARD RIDERS

statecaptain@ctpatriotguard.org

greggbarratt@gmail.com

Cell:860-392-9638

** HONOR MISSION**

MARK BUONGIRNO, USAF/COAST GUARD AUXILIARY

SATURDAY 1/11/25  0715HRS STAGE

BAILEY FUNERAL HOME

273 S ELM STREET

WALLINGFORD, CT 06062

Patriot Guard and Associates;

Sadly, we have been requested to provide a Flag Line for Mark Buongirno, USAF/Coast Guard Auxiliary.Mark served in the USAF as Electronic Weapons Warfare Specialist and then went on to serve 33 years with the Coast Guard Auxiliary.

We will provide a Flag Line at the funeral home. There will be a one-hour visitation (0800-0900hrs), followed by a funeral service and then Military Honors which will be at 0945hrs.

SC Tom Wood (860-302-6644) will be RCIC and have flags on site.

God Bless America, Our Troops and Our First Responders.

Regards,

Gregg Barratt

STATE CAPTAIN

CT PATRIOT GUARD RIDERS

statecaptain@ctpatriotguard.org

greggbarratt@gmail.com

Cell:860-392-9638

** HONOR MISSION**

EMILIO BRANCIFORTE, USMC, KOREA

TUESDAY 1/7/25  1215HRS STAGE

STATE VETERANS CEMETERY

317 BOW LANE

MIDDLETOWN, CT

Patriot Guard and Associates;

Sadly, we have been requested to provide a Flag Line for Emilio Branciforte, USMC, Korea.

Staff Sergeant Branciforte served from 1950-1954 as a Radio Operator and received the following medals:  Korean Service Medal W/2*, United Nations Medal, Good Conduct Medal, and the National Defense Service Medal.

We will provide a Flag Line at the cemetery.

ASC Steve Marcolini (860-334-4616) will be RCIC and have flags on site.

God Bless America, Our Troops and Our First Responders.

Regards,

Gregg Barratt

STATE CAPTAIN

CT PATRIOT GUARD RIDERS

statecaptain@ctpatriotguard.org

greggbarratt@gmail.com

Cell:860-392-9638

**SPECIAL MISSION**

WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA

SATURDAY 12/14/24 1100 HRS STAGE

STATE VETERANS CEMETERY

317 BOW LANE

MIDDLETOWN, CT  

 Patriot Guard and Associates;

We have once again been asked to participate in the Wreaths Across America ceremony at State Veterans Cemetery.For those who wish to help volunteer to unload boxes, your stage time is 1000hrs.  For those standing the Flag Line for the ceremony, your stage is 1100hrs.

Parking for all will be across the street.

RC Jennifer Houser (203-627-7604) will be RCIC and Flags will be on site.

God Bless America, Our Troops and First Responders.

Regards,

Gregg Barratt

STATE CAPTAIN

CT PATRIOT GUARD RIDERS

statecaptain@ctpatriotguard.org

greggbarratt@gmail.com

Cell:860-392-9638

** HONOR MISSION**

MARIA DELGADO, US AIR FORCE, VIETNAM ERA

TUESDAY 12/10/24 1215 HRS STAGE

STATE VETERANS CEMETERY

317 BOW LANE

MIDDLETOWN, CT  

Patriot Guard and Associates;

           Sadly, we have been requested to stand a Flag Line for Maria Delgado, US Air Force, Vietnam Era.

Maria served in the 3743^rd WAF Training Squadron as a Radio Operator.  She was awarded the National Defense Service Medal.

          We will stand a Flag Line at the cemetery.

         RC Linda Dailey-Liversidge (203-915-8259) will be RCIC and Flags will be on site.

God Bless our Troops and 1st Responders,

Gregg

Gregg Barratt, State Captain

860-392-9638

** MISSION UPDATE**        1015 STAGE

** HONOR MISSION**

ROBERT REINDEAU, US NAVY, VIETNAM ERA

SATURDAY 12/7/24 1015* HRS STAGE

SACRED HEART CHURCH

910 MAIN STREET SOUTH

SOUTHBURY, CT  06488

Patriot Guard and Associates;

Sadly, we have been requested to stand a Flag Line for Robert Reindeau, US Navy, Vietnam Era.

Robert served in the US Navy during the Vietnam Era aboard the USS Hugh Pervis, DD 709

We will stand a Flag Line at the church.

RC Kevin Rancourt (860-819-4199) will be RCIC and Flags will be on site.

God Bless America, Our Troops and First Responders.

Regards,

Gregg Barratt

STATE CAPTAIN

CT PATRIOT GUARD RIDERS

statecaptain@ctpatriotguard.org

greggbarratt@gmail.com

Cell:860-392-9638

** HONOR MISSION**

JOSEPH ZUROWSKI, US ARMY, VIETNAM VETERAN

SATURDAY 12/7/24 0915 HRS STAGE

ALDERSON-FORD FUNERAL HOME

615 SOUTH MAIN STREET

CHESHIRE, CT  06410

CEMETERY STAGE

1115HRS

CHESHIRE HILLSIDE CEMETERY

166 WALLINGFORD ROAD

CHESHIRE, CT

Patriot Guard and Associates;

Sadly, we have been requested to stand a Flag Line for Joseph Zurowski, US Army, Vietnam Veteran

Joseph served in the US Army as an Engineer Equipment Maintenance Mechanic. He served multiple tours in Vietnam and received multiple honors including: National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal w 60 Device, Vietnam Service Medal w/2 Bronze Service Stars, Oversea Service Bars.

He also served as Commander of the VFW and coordinated many ceremonies for the Memorial Day Parade and other events. He always made sure every Veteran’s grave in town was decorated with a flag for any military holidays.

We will stand a Flag Line at the funeral home for visitation from 1000-1100 with a short service following.  We will provide an escort to the cemetery and stand a Flag Line for Military Honors at the gravesite.

ASC Steve Marcolini (860-334-4616) will be RCIC and Flags will be on site.

God Bless America, Our Troops and First Responders.

Regards,

Gregg Barratt

STATE CAPTAIN

CT PATRIOT GUARD RIDERS

statecaptain@ctpatriotguard.org

greggbarratt@gmail.com

Cell:860-392-9638