Peter Greika – Page 7

** HONOR MISSION*UNCLAIMED VETERANS, ROCKY HILL/MIDDLETOWN, CT. WEDNESDAY 10/16/24 0800HRS ESCORT AND 0930HRS CEMETERY STAGES

October 4, 2024 by Peter Greika

ESCORT STAGE

WEDNESDAY 10/16/24

ROCKY HILL VETERANS HOME

287 WEST STREET

ROCKY HILL, CT 06067

CEMETERY STAGE

STATE VETERANS CEMETERY

317 BOW LANE
MIDDLETOWN, CT 06457

Patriot Guard and Associates;

We once again have been asked by the CT Department of Veteran Affairs to participate in the Veterans Funeral escort and ceremony for 4 unclaimed CT Veterans.

We will provide an escort from Rocky Hill to State Veterans Cemetery. Stage is 0800hrs, hearses arrive at 0830hrs and members should be prepared for their arrival and follow the direction of Greg Young, the RCIC for escort (860-227-7525). The KSU for the escort is 0940hrs

We will stand a Flag Line for the arrival of the escort and for the ceremony. Stage is 0930hrs. The expected arrival of the escort is 1020hrs. RC Linda-Daley Liversidge (203-915-8259) 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

Filed Under: Archives Tagged With: Flag Line, Flagged Escort, Flagged Vehicle Escort, Honor Mission, Honoring a hero

SPECIAL MISSION VETERAN FISHING CHARTER ESCORT, ROCKY HILL CT, WEDNESDAY 9/11/24 1215 HRS STAGE

September 5, 2024 by Peter Greika

* SPECIAL MISSION**

VETERAN FISHING CHARTER ESCORT

ESCORT

VETERANS HOME
287 WEST STREET
ROCKY HILL, CT 06067

WEDNESDAY 9/11/24

1215 HRS STAGE

Patriot Guard and Associates;

We are honored to have been requested again this year by the Northeast SaltWater Fishing Club, to provide an escort for Veterans to partake in a fishing trip.

This escort will be from the Veterans Home in Rocky Hill to Niantic. All motorcycles are welcome and as well as marked PGR vehicles. The bus for the Veterans is expected to depart at 1300hrs.

Once on the Rocky Hill campus, you will be directed where to go for the escort.

Assistant SC Steve Marcolini (860-334-4616) will be the RCIC.

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)

Filed Under: Archives Tagged With: Flagged Vehicle Escort, Special mission

Attend on your own- The Wall that Heals 9/17 Enfield

August 7, 2024 by Peter Greika

Patriot Guard and Associates:

Many of you have asked about our participation in the escort/volunteering for the “Wall That Heals” in September. I have spoken with the organizers and they are encouraging our participation.

This is an “attend on your own event” and members will need to register for the escort and any other volunteer opportunities they choose. The link to register is below as well as a flyer is attached.

https://manchesterelks.org/twth2024

The escort will meet at the Enfield Square Mall area at 1000hrs on Tuesday September 17th with kickstands up at 1100hrs to Charter Oak Park in Manchester. More information on the entire event for the week can be found at: The Wall That Heals 2024 — Manchester Elks Lodge #1893

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

Filed Under: Archives Tagged With: Attend on your own, elks club, enfield mall, the wall that heals, traveling wall

** HONOR MISSION*ROLAND LIBBY, US COAST GUARD, NEW BRITAIN, CT. FRIDAY 8/9/24 1015 HRS STAGE

August 6, 2024 by Peter Greika

** HONOR MISSION**

ROLAND LIBBY, US COAST GUARD

FRIDAY 8/9/24 1015 HRS STAGE

FAIRVIEW CEMETERY

120 SMALLY STREET

NEW BRITAIN, CT 06051

Patriot Guard and Associates;

Sadly, we have been requested to stand a Flag Line for Roland Libby, US Coast Guard.

Roland served 6 years in the Coast Guard and was assigned to the training center in Yorktown, VA.

We will stand a Flag Line at the cemetery.

RC Tom West (860-302-6644) 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

Filed Under: Archives Tagged With: Current Missions, Honor Mission, Honoring Veteran, Honoring a hero, Thank you

** HONOR MISSION*NICHOLAS GRANO, US ARMY, VIETNAM, WETHERSFIELD, CT. SUNDAY 8/4/24 1315 HRS STAGE

August 2, 2024 by Peter Greika

** HONOR MISSION**

NICHOLAS GRANO, US ARMY, VIETNAM

SUNDAY 8/4/24 1315 HRS STAGE

DESOPO FUNERAL HOME

277 FOLLY BROOK BLVD

WETHERSFIELD, CT 06109

Patriot Guard and Associates;

Sadly, we have been requested to stand a Flag Line for Nicholas Grano, US Army, Vietnam.Nicholas served in Vietnam as a Paratrooper with the 101st Airborne and was awarded: The Bronze Star, Purple Heart, National Defense Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Army Accommodation Medal, Parachute Badge, two Overseas Service Bars, Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device 60 and Marksmanship Badge, M-16

We will stand a Flag Line at the calling hours from 1400-1700hrs.

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

Filed Under: Archives

UPDATE: ** SHORT NOTICE HONOR MISSION*WALTER CLARK, US ARMY, WWII. COLCHESTER, CT. FRIDAY 7/12/24 1000 HRS STAGE

July 11, 2024 by Peter Greika

UPDATE: THIS IS NO LONGER AN ATTEND ON YOUR OWN- FLAGS WILL BE ONSITE

SHORT NOTICE** HONOR MISSION**

WALTER CLARK, US ARMY, WWII

FRIDAY 7/12/24 1000 HRS STAGE

ANDREW’S CHURCH

128 NORWICH AVENUE

COLCHESTER, CT 06415

ESCORT TO CEMETERY

NEW ST. ANDREWS CEMETERY

GILLETTE’S LANE

COLCHESTER, CT 06415

Patriot Guard and Associates;

Sadly, we have been requested to stand a Flag Line for Walter Clark, US Army.Walter was drafted in 1943 into the 394th Infantry and assigned to the 99^th Division as a Mechanic. The 394^th Division was engaged in The Battle of the Bulge, Battle of Remagen Bridge, The Rhineland and Ruhr Battles.

He received the following medals: Victory Medal, Army Occupation Medal of Germany, Good Conduct Medal, American Theatre Campaign Medal, and the European African Middle Eastern Campaign Ribbon. Additionally, he received Expert Rifle badge, Expert Gunner and Combat Infantry Badge.

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

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

God Bless America, Our Troops and Our First Responders.

Gregg

Gregg Barratt

STATE CAPTAIN

CT PATRIOT GUARD RIDERS

statecaptain@ctpatriotguard.org

greggbarratt@gmail.com

Cell:860-392-9638

Filed Under: Archives

** HONOR MISSION*GARY REYNOLDS, US ARMY. WALLINGFORD, CT. WEDNESDAY 7/3/24 1115 HRS STAGE

July 2, 2024 by Peter Greika

** HONOR MISSION**

GARY REYNOLDS, US ARMY

WEDNESDAY 7/3/24 1115 HRS STAGE

CEMETERY FLAG LINE

ST.JOHN’S CEMETERY

400 CHRISTIAN STREET

WALLINGFORD, CT 06492

Patriot Guard and Associates;

Sadly, we have been requested to provide a Flag Line for Gary Reynolds, US Army.

Gary served in the Army National Guard during the Korean conflict for 2 years as a Signal Message Clerk.

We will provide a Flag Line at the cemetery.

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

God Bless America, Our Troops and Our First Responders.

Gregg

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

Filed Under: Archives

SPECIAL MISSION- VETERANS LUNCHEON SATURDAY 6/15/24, WESTBROOK, CT 1015HRS STAGE

June 13, 2024 by Peter Greika

**SPECIAL MISSION**

VETERANS LUNCHEON

WESTBROOK ELKS LODGE 1784

142 SEASIDE AV

WESTBROOK CT 06498

SATURDAY 6/15/2024

1015hrs STAGE

Patriot Guard and Associates;

We are Honored to have been invited to participate in the Veterans Luncheon being held at the Westbrook Elks Lodge #1784 142 Seaside Ave, 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 Rob Migliore (203-815-9687) will be RCIC with Flags on Site.

Of note, this Special Mission occurs at approximately the same time as two Honor Missions the same day. While members are encouraged to attend any mission they would like, we make Honor MIssions the priority for the families and the Hero.

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

Filed Under: Archives Tagged With: Current Events, Current Missions, Flag Line, Honoring Veteran, Honoring a hero, Special mission, Thank you

* HONOR MISSION* KEVIN O’DAY, US NAVY/CT PGR MEMBER, PLAINFIELD, CT. FRIDAY 6/14/24 0900 HRS STAGE

June 12, 2024 by Peter Greika

** HONOR MISSION**

KEVIN O’DAY, CPO, US NAVY

FRIDAY 6/14/24 0900 HRS STAGE

EVERGREEN CEMETERY

PLAINFIELD ROAD (I cannot locate exact street address but cemetery shows up on GPS)

PLAINFIELD, CT 06374

CELEBRATION OF LIFE- JEWETT CITY VFW

263 TAYLOR HILL ROAD

JEWETT CITY, CT 06351

Patriot Guard and Associates;

Sadly, we have been requested to stand a Flag Line for one of our own PGR members, Kevin Eugene O’Day, CPO, US Navy.

Kevin proudly served his country in the United States Navy for over 22 years as a Nuclear Propulsion Plant Operator, retiring as Chief Petty Officer. He served on the USS L.Y. Spear (AS-36), USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN-69), USS Dallas (SSN-700), and the USS Henry M. Jackson (SSBN-730). He received numerous commendations throughout his naval career.

We will stand a Flag Line at the cemetery, then move to Jewett City VFW, stand a Flag Line for entrance of family and friends to Kevin’s Celebration of Life.

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

God Bless America, Our Troops and Our First Responders.

Gregg

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

Filed Under: Archives Tagged With: Ct PGR Member, Current Events, Current Missions, Flag Line, Honor Mission, Honoring Veteran, Honoring a hero, Thank you

** HONOR MISSION MICAH FOOTE, USMC, NEWTOWN, CT. SATURDAY 6/15/24 1000 HRS STAGE

June 12, 2024 by Peter Greika

** HONOR MISSION**

MICAH FOOTE, USMC

SATURDAY 6/15/24 1000 HRS STAGE

CHURCH FLAG LINE

NEW HEIGHTS BAPTIST CHURCH

31 MAIN STREET

NEWTOWN, CT 06470

CEMETERY FLAG LINE

RESURRECTION CEMETERY

208 SOUTH MAIN STREET

NEWTOWN, CT 06470

Patriot Guard and Associates;

Sadly, we have been requested to stand a Flag Line for Micah Foote USMC.

Micah served 6 years in the United States Marine Corps with two tours in Afghanistan.

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

SC Tom Wood 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

Filed Under: Archives

** HONOR MISSION*UNCLAIMED VETERANS, ROCKY HILL/MIDDLETOWN, CT. WEDNESDAY 10/16/24 0800HRS ESCORT AND 0930HRS CEMETERY STAGES

SPECIAL MISSION VETERAN FISHING CHARTER ESCORT, ROCKY HILL CT, WEDNESDAY 9/11/24 1215 HRS STAGE

Attend on your own- The Wall that Heals 9/17 Enfield

** HONOR MISSION*ROLAND LIBBY, US COAST GUARD, NEW BRITAIN, CT. FRIDAY 8/9/24 1015 HRS STAGE

** HONOR MISSION*NICHOLAS GRANO, US ARMY, VIETNAM, WETHERSFIELD, CT. SUNDAY 8/4/24 1315 HRS STAGE

UPDATE: ** SHORT NOTICE HONOR MISSION*WALTER CLARK, US ARMY, WWII. COLCHESTER, CT. FRIDAY 7/12/24 1000 HRS STAGE

** HONOR MISSION*GARY REYNOLDS, US ARMY. WALLINGFORD, CT. WEDNESDAY 7/3/24 1115 HRS STAGE

SPECIAL MISSION- VETERANS LUNCHEON SATURDAY 6/15/24, WESTBROOK, CT 1015HRS STAGE

* HONOR MISSION* KEVIN O’DAY, US NAVY/CT PGR MEMBER, PLAINFIELD, CT. FRIDAY 6/14/24 0900 HRS STAGE

** HONOR MISSION MICAH FOOTE, USMC, NEWTOWN, CT. SATURDAY 6/15/24 1000 HRS STAGE

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