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

June 13, 2024 by
**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

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

June 12, 2024 by

** 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

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

June 12, 2024 by

** 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

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*** HONOR MISSION*** RICHARD THOMAS AVRITCH, US ARMY, KOEARN WAR ERA, BRISTOL, CT. SATURDAY 6/15/24 0900

June 12, 2024 by

** HONOR MISSION**

RICHARD THOMAS AVRITCH, US ARMY- KOREAN WAR ERA

SATURDAY 6/15/24  0900 HRS STAGE

PEACEDALE CEMETERY

JOHN P CASEY ROAD (APPROX # IS 300)

BRISTOL, CT  06010

 

 Patriot Guard and Associates;

Sadly, we have been requested to stand a Flag Line for Richard Thomas Avritch, US Army.

Richard proudly served in the US Army, Korean War Era with time spent in Germany, as a Forward Observer for a 155 mm unit.

We will stand a Flag Line at the cemetery.

SC Greg Karal will be RCIC and have flags on site. 860-922-5559

 

Of note, this is 1 of 2 Honor Missions we have on Saturday with the other in Newtown.

 

God Bless America, Our Troops and Our First Responders.

 

Gregg Barratt

STATE CAPTAIN

CT PATRIOT GUARD RIDERS

statecaptain@ctpatriotguard.org

greggbarratt@gmail.com

Cell:860-392-9638

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**HONOR MISSION** ANDRES LISARDO TORRES TURMEQUE LCPL US MARINE CORPS GWOT MIDDLETOWN CT 06/11/2024 11AM STAGE

June 8, 2024 by
**HONOR MISSION**
ANDRES LISARDO TORRES TURMEQUE LCPL
US MARINE CORPS
GWOT
 
CEMETERY ONLY
CT STATE VETERANS CEMETERY
317 BOW LA
MIDDLETOWN, CT 06457
TUESDAY 06/11/2024
11AM STAGE
Patriot Guard and Associates;
Sadly We have been Requested to Stand in Honor for Andres Lisardo Torres Turmeque  LCPL USMC, and CT State Department of Veterans Affairs.
Significant Duty Stations include 3rd Battalion 10th Marines 2nd Marine Division Camp Lejeune, NC as a Field Artillery Cannoneer.
Significant Awards include The Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal, Sea Service Deployment Ribbon, National Defense Service Medal, Letter Of Appreciation, Rifle Sharpshooter Qualification Badge, Pistol Marksman Qualification Badge.
We will Stand a Flag Line for Burial and Military Honors.
RC Steve Marcolini 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)
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**HONOR MISSION** JAMES H CRONOGUE SN US NAVY/US NAVY RESERVE VIETNAM ERA WALLINGFORD CT STAURDAY 06/08/2024 9AM STAGE

June 6, 2024 by
**HONOR MISSION**
JAMES HENRY CRONOGUE III SN
US NAVY/US NAVY RESERVE
VIETNAM ERA
 
FUNERAL HOME STAGE
BC BAILEY FUNERAL HOME
273 SOUTH ELM ST
WALLINGFORD, CT 06492
SATURDAY 06/08/2024
9AM STAGE
Patriot Guard and Associates;
Sadly We have been called to Stand in Honor for James Henry Cronogue III  SN US Navy/Us Navy Reserves Vietnam Era.
Significant Awards include the National Defense Service Medal.
Significant Duty Stations include the USS WRIGHT (CC-2) as an Undesignated Seaman.
We will Stand a Flag Line for Calling Hours and Military Honors at the funeral home.
RC Linda Liversidge-Daley 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)
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**** EXTREME SHORT NOTICE**** HONOR MISSION*** NEIL HANLON, USMC, KOREA, FARMINGTON, CT. TUESDAY 6/4/24 1045 HRS STAGE

June 4, 2024 by

EXTREME SHORT NOTICE** HONOR MISSION**

NEIL HANLON, USMC, KOREA

TUESDAY 6/4/24  1045 HRS STAGE

RIVERSIDE CEMETERY

160 GARDEN STREET

FARMINGTON, CT  06032

 

 

 

Patriot Guard and Associates;

 

Sadly, we have been requested to stand a Flag Line for Neil Hanlon, USMC.

 

Neil proudly served in the United States Marine Corps in Korea.He received the National Defense Medal, Korean Service Medal, United Nations Service Medal and MarCorps Good Conduct Medal.

 

We will stand a Flag Line at the cemetery only.

 

SC Gregg Barratt will be RCIC and have flags 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** GAVIN WILLIAMSON, ACTIVE DUTY US NAVY, NEW LONDON, CT. WEDNESDAY 6/5/24 1000 HRS STAGE

June 3, 2024 by

UPDATED ADDRESS INFORMATION 

 

** HONOR MISSION**

GAVIN WILLIAMSON, ACTIVE DUTY US NAVY

WEDNESDAY 6/5/24  1000 HRS STAGE

FUNERAL HOME FLAG LINE

BYLES FUNERAL HOME

  310 THAMES ST

GROTON, CT  06340

 

 Patriot Guard and Associates;

Sadly, we have been requested to stand a Flag Line for Gavin Williamson who was Active Duty US Navy.

Gavin proudly served in the United States Navy as a Fighting Seabee and completed a deployment with HM-15 from December 2019 to March 2020. He served as an Enlisted Aviation Warfare Specialist and his decorations included Navy Achievement Medal (NAM), two Battle “E”s with HM-15, Sea Service Deployment Ribbon, National Defense Service Medal, Rifle Marksman, and two Good Conduct Medals.”

We will stand a Flag Line at the funeral home for the service.

There is a possibility we may be asked to provide an escort and a Flag Line at the Cemetery (Col Ledyard Cemetery, 240 Mitchell Street, New London) but this is not confirmed at the time of the mission announcement.

 

SC Gregg Barratt will be RCIC and have flags 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

**SPECIAL MISSION** PORTLAND MEMORIAL DAY PARADE SUNDAY 05/26/2024 1PM STAGE

May 22, 2024 by
**SPECIAL MISSION**
PORTLAND MEMORIAL DAY PARADE
SUNDAY 05/26/2024
1PM STAGE
Patriot Guard and Associates;

We have been invited to participate in the Portland Memorial Day Parade Sunday 05/26/2024  1pm Stage for a 2pm Step Off  at the Corner of Main St and Victoria Rd   Motorcycles and Vehicles with Flags and/or PGR Markings are invited.

RC Steve Marcolini 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)
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** HONOR MISSION** ROBERT ANDREW VERRASTRO (PORKY), CT/FL PGR MEMBER

May 21, 2024 by

** HONOR MISSION**

ROBERT ANDREW VERRASTRO (PORKY), CT/FL PGR MEMBER

FRIDAY 5/24/24 0930 HRS STAGE

CHURCH & ESCORT 0930HRS STAGE

MAURICE PARISH

358 GLENBROOK ROAD

STAMFORD, CT 06906

 

CEMETERY

JOHNS CEMETERY

          25 CAMP AVENE

DARIEN, CT 06820

 

 

 

Patriot Guard and Associates;

Sadly, we have lost one of our own and have been requested to stand a Flag Line for Robert Andrew (Porky) Verrastro, CT/FL PGR.

Bob was an active member in CT several years back, was a very active member of FL PGR and with the Sons of American Legion. He loved nature, hiking, walking on the beach, kayaking, spelunking, motorcycles, traveling, having adventures, lending a hand to both those he loved and those he didn’t know who were in need.

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

Sr RCIC John Bittner 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

860-392-9638 (cell)

 

 

 

Patriot Guard and Associates;

Sadly, we have lost one of our own and have been requested to stand a Flag Line for Robert Andrew (Porky) Verrastro, CT/FL PGR.

Bob was an active member in CT several years back, was a very active member of FL PGR and with the Sons of American Legion. He loved nature, hiking, walking on the beach, kayaking, spelunking, motorcycles, traveling, having adventures, lending a hand to both those he loved and those he didn’t know who were in need.

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

Sr RCIC John Bittner 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

860-392-9638 (cell)

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