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**HONOR MISSION** WILLIE F GRANT JR PFC USMC VIETNAM ERA MIDDLETOWN CT FRIDAY 05/26/2023 12 NOON STAGE

May 25, 2023 by
**HONOR MISSION**
WILLIE FRED GRANT JR PFC
US MARINE CORPS
VIETNAM ERA
 
CEMETERY ONLY
CT STATE VETERANS CEMETERY
317 BOW LA
MIDDLETOWN, CT 06457
FRIDAY 05/26/2023
12 NOON STAGE
Patriot Guard and Associates;
Sadly We have been Requested to Stand in Honor for Willie Fred Grant Jr  PFC US Marine Corps Vietnam Era.
Significant Duty Stations include the 2nd Light Anti Aircraft Missile Battalion Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, AZ as a General Warehouseman.
Significant Awards include the National Defense Service Medal and the Meritorious Unit Citation.
We will Stand a Flag Line for Burial Services and Military Honors.
RC Jack Liversidge 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** CHARLES A VENTURI SGT(T) US ARMY VIETNAM ERA PLAINVILLE CT FRIDAY 05/26/2023 9AM STAGE

May 23, 2023 by
**HONOR MISSION**
CHARLES ANDREW VENTURI JR SGT(T)
US ARMY
VIETNAM ERA
 
CEMETERY ONLY
ST JOSEPH CEMETERY
151 FARMINGTON AV
PLAINVILLE, CT 06062
FRIDAY 05/26/2023
9AM STAGE
Patriot Guard and Associates;
Sadly We have been Requested to Stand in Honor for Charles Andrew Venturi Jr SGT US Army Vietnam Era.
Significant Duty Stations include Headquarters and Headquarters Company US Army Expeditionary Sustainment Command in Germany as a Multichannel Transmission Systems Operator.
Significant Awards include the National Defense Service Medal and the Army Good Conduct Medal.
We will Stand a Flag Line for Cemetery Services and Military Honors.
RC Rob Migliore 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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**SPECIAL MISSION** NLMC BLESSING OF THE BIKES NEW LONDON CT SUNDAY 05/21/2023 9:30am STAGE

May 19, 2023 by
**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)
Filed Under: Archives

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

May 13, 2023 by
**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)
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**SPECIAL MISSION-MEMORIAL SERVICE** JOSEPH KAPACZIEWSKI, US ARMY, BRISTOL CT, SATURDAY 05/6/23 0900 HRS STAGE

May 4, 2023 by

* 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)

Filed Under: Archives

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

May 4, 2023 by

** 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)

Filed Under: Archives

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

May 3, 2023 by

** 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)

Filed Under: Archives

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

May 2, 2023 by
**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)
Filed Under: Archives

**HONOR MISSION** HERMAN E POLLARD A1C US AIR FORCE KOREAN WAR ERA NEW LONDON CT SATURDAY 04/29/2023 8AM STAGE

April 27, 2023 by
**HONOR MISSION**
HERMAN EMANUEL POLLARD A1C
US AIR FORCE 
KOREAN WAR ERA
 
CHURCH SERVICES AND CALLING HOURS
SHILOH NEW LONDON BAPTIST CHURCH
1 GARVIN ST
NEW LONDON, CT 06320
SATURDAY 04/29/2023
8AM STAGE
 
CEMETERY STAGE
CEDAR GROVE CEMETERY
638 BROAD ST
NEW LONDON CT 06320
SATURDAY 04/29/2023
11AM STAGE
Patriot Guard and Associates;
Sadly We have been Requested to Stand in Honor for Herman Emanuel Pollard A1C US Air Force Korean War Era.
Significant Duty Stations include 4050th USAF Hospital SAC Westover AFB Ma
as a Neuropsychiatric Specialist.
Significant Awards include the National Defense Service Medal, Air Force Good Conduct Medal.
We will Stand a Flag Line for Calling Hours and Services at the Church, as well as for Cemetery Services.
A Flagged Vehicle Escort has been requested from the Church to the Cemetery.
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)
Filed Under: Archives Tagged With:

**HONOR MISSION** GEORGE M REED FN US NAVY KOREAN WAR ERA PLAINVILLE CT WEDNESDAY 04/26/2023 12 NOON STAGE

April 25, 2023 by
**HONOR MISSION**
GEORGE MILLER REED  FN
US NAVY
KOREAN WAR ERA
 
CHURCH SERVICES/MILITARY HONORS
FAITH BIBLE CHURCH
168 UNIONVILLE AV
PLAINVILLE, CT 06062
WEDNESDAY 04/26/2023
12 NOON STAGE
Patriot Guard and Associates;
Sadly We have been Requested to Stand in Honor for George Miller Reed FN US Navy  Korean War Era
Significant Duty Stations include The USS Fulton AS-11 in New London CT as a Non-Designated Fireman in the Engine Room.
Significant Awards include the National Defense Service Medal, and the Navy Good Conduct Medal.
We will Stand a Flag Line for Church Services and Military Honors at the Church.
RC Gregg Karal (860-922-5559) 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)
Filed Under: Archives Tagged With:
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