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**HONOR MISSION** JOHN L ROBERTS SGT US AIR FORCE VIETNAM WILLIMANTIC CT WEDNESDAY 08/04/2021 2PM STAGE

August 3, 2021 by
**HONOR MISSION**
JOHN LAURENCE ROBERTS SGT 
US AIR FORCE 
VIETNAM
CALLING HOURS/CHURCH SERVICE
POTTERS FUNERAL HOME
456 JACKSON ST
WILLIMANTIC, CT 06226
WEDNESDAY 08/04/2021
2PM STAGE
 
MEMORIAL SERVICE
WILLIMANTIC VETERANS CENTER
1320 MAIN ST
WILLIMANTIC, CT 06226
WEDNESDAY 08/04/2021
5:30PM STAGE
Patriot Guard and Associates;
Sadly we have been requested to Stand in Honor for John Laurence Roberts SGT US Air Force Vietnam.
Significant Duty Stations include the 553rd Reconnaissance Wing “Batcats” in Otis, MA and Korat, Thailand as an Aircraft Maintenance Specialist and Master Crew Chief on EC-121R Electronic Surveillance Aircraft.
Significant Awards include the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal w/ 1 Bronze Service Star, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation, Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Unit Citation.
We will Stand a Flag Line for Calling Hours from 3p-5p at the Funeral Home for calling hours. A church service will be held following calling hours at the funeral home.
A Flagged Vehicle Escort has been requested from the Funeral Home to the Veterans Center.
A Flag Line has also been requested at the Veterans Center.
Members may stand for any amount of time they can.
RC Gregg Karal will be RCIC with Flags on site.
God Bless America, Our Troops, and Our First Responders.
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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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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** ATTEND ON YOUR OWN FALLEN HEROES CT PROCESSION QUAKER HILL CT MONDAY 08/02/2021 10AM STAGE

August 2, 2021 by

Special Mission**

Fallen Heroes CT Procession

Attend on your own

Home of Laura Lee Prentice- Gold Star Mother

Quaker Hill CT 06375

MONDAY 8/2/2021

10AM STAGE

Patriot Guard and Associates

We have been requested to Stand in Honor for the CT Fallen Hero’s CT procession as it comes though CT and stops at several Gold Star Family Homes.

We will Stand a Flag Line for the stop at the mother’s house of SSGT Tyler Grotjan.

SSGT of Waterford, Connecticut, died July 12 at the Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, Germany, from injuries sustained in a non-combat related incident at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. Grotjan was assigned to the 4th Civil Engineer Squadron at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base in North Carolina.

This is an attend on your own- PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN FLAGS

God Bless America, Our Troops, and Our First Responders.

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William F. Petras III (Skip)

Assistant State Captain

CT Patriot Guard Riders

ascspetras@ctpatriotguard.org

860-463-5316 (cell)

860-358-9648 (fax)

Gregg Barratt “Flag 7”

State Captain

CT Patriot Guard Riders

statecaptain@ctpatriotguard.org

860-392-9638 (cell)

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**HONOR MISSION** ROBERT T MACBAIN SGT(T) KOREA MYSTIC, CT FRIDAY 07/30/2021 9AM STAGE

July 27, 2021 by
**HONOR MISSION**
ROBERT THOMAS MACBAIN SGT(T)
US ARMY 
KOREA
 
FUNERAL HOME SERVICES ONLY
CALLING HOURS/MEMORIAL SERVICES
MILITARY HONORS
MYSTIC FUNERAL HOME 
51 WILLIAMS AV.
MYSTIC, CT 06355
FRIDAY 07/30/2021
9AM STAGE
Patriot Guard and Associates;
Sadly we have been requested to Stand in Honor for Robert Thomas MacBain SGT(T) US Army Korea.
Significant Duty Stations include Headquarters Detachment, 1202nd Army Service Unit New York, NY as a Personnel Psychologist for the US Army at the New Haven Induction Center in New Haven CT.
Significant Awards include The National Defense Service Medal.
We will Stand a Flag Line for Calling Hours, Memorial Services and Military Honors.
SC Gregg Barratt 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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**HONOR MISSION** MILITARY HONORS ONLY EDWARD CARLOW SGT US ARMY AIR FORCES WWII EAST HAVEN CT SUNDAY 07/25/2021 12 NOON STAGE

July 21, 2021 by
**HONOR MISSION**
EDWARD “EDDIE” CARLOW  SGT 
US ARMY AIR FORCES
WW II
 
MILITARY HONORS ONLY
BIKUR CHOLIM-SHEVETH ACHIM CEMETERY 
BROCKETT PLACE
EAST HAVEN, CT  06512
SUNDAY 07/25/2021 
12 NOON STAGE
 Patriot Guard and Associates;
Sadly we have been requested to Stand in Honor for Edward “Eddie” Carlow,  SGT  US Army Air Corps, WWII.
Significant Duty Stations include Headquarters and Base Service Squadron, 28th Air Service Group Asiatic/Pacific Theater of Operations as a Surgical Technician.
Significant Awards include the Asiatic/Pacific Theater Campaign Ribbon, American Theater Campaign Ribbon, Good Conduct Medal, and the WWII Victory Medal.
We will Stand a Flag Line for Military Honors at the Cemetery Only.
PGR was present when SGT Carlow was buried on 07/09/2020 when Military Honors were not available.
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)
 
Gregg Barratt “Flag 7”
State Captain
CT Patriot Guard Riders
860-392-9638 (cell)
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**HONOR MISSION** SHANE B GIVEN PV2 US ARMY GWOT MIDDLETOWN CT SATURDAY 07/24/2021 9AM STAGE

July 20, 2021 by
**HONOR MISSION**
SHANE BRANDON GIVEN PV2
US ARMY  GWOT
 
CEMETERY SERVICES ONLY
CT STATE VETERANS CEMETERY
317 BOW LA
MIDDLETOWN, CT 06457
SATURDAY 07/24/2021
9AM STAGE
Patriot Guard and Associates;
Sadly we have been requested to Stand in Honor for Shane B. Given PV2 US Army GWOT.
Significant Duty Stations include 832nd Ordnance Battalion Co B Troop Training Command at Redstone Arsenal, Alabama as an Undesignated Trainee.
Significant Awards include the National Defense Service Medal and the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal.
We will Stand a Flag Line for Burial Services and Military Honors.
RC Linda Liversidge-Daley 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** MARK A BAUCHMANN SSGT US AIR FORCE WALLINGFORD/NO BRANFORD CT TUESDAY/WEDNESDAY 07/13 – 14/202

July 13, 2021 by
**THIS MISSION IS A MULTI DAY MULTI LOCATION MISSION**
 
**HONOR MISSION**
MARK ALLEN BAUCHMANN  SSGT
US AIR FORCE 
VIETNAM ERA
 
DAY 1 
CALLING HOURS
 
BC BAILEY FUNERAL HOME
273 SO ELM ST
WALLINGFORD, CT 06492
TUESDAY 07/13/2021
3PM STAGE
 
DAY 2
**ATTEND ON YOUR OWN**
 
CHURCH STAGE/MILITARY HONORS
NO BRANFORD CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH
1680 FOXON RD
NO BRANFORD, CT 06471
WEDNESDAY 07/14/2021
930AM STAGE
Patriot Guard and Associates;
Sadly we have been requested to Stand in Honor for Mark Allen Bauchmann SSGT US Air Force Vietnam Era.
Significant Duty Stations include the 49th Fighter Maintenance Squadron (TAC) Holloman AFB New Mexico and in Thailand as an Aircrew Egress Systems Repairman.
Significant Awards include the National Defense Service Medal, Air Force Good Conduct Medal, Air Force Longevity Service Award, Vietnam Service Medal, Air Force Medal.
RC Kevin Rancort will be RCIC for calling hours on Tuesday with flags on site.
The Memorial Service/Military Honors on Wednesday will be Attend On Your Own.  Members should bring their own Flags.
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** JOSEPH R NEVERS COL US AIR FORCE VIETNAM/ COLD WAR STRATFORD CT SATURDAY 07/10/2021 9AM STAGE

July 7, 2021 by
**HONOR MISSION**
JOSEPH ROBERT NEVERS COL
US AIR FORCE 
VIETNAM / COLD WAR
 
CEMETERY SERVICES ONLY
ST MICHAELS CEMETERY
2205 STRATFORD AV
STRATFORD, CT 06615
SATURDAY 07/10/2021
9AM STAGE
Patriot Guard and Associates;
Sadly we have been requested to Stand in Honor for Joseph Robert Nevers  Col US Air Force Vietnam/Cold War
Significant Duty Stations include 83rd Fighter Interceptor Squadron Paine AFB Wa, George AFB Ca, Hamilton AFB Ca, as a Pilot flying F-86, F100, and F-104 Fighter Aircraft,  354th Combat Support Group (TAC) Myrtle Beach AFB SC,  Base Commander Myrtle Beach AFB SC as well as other NATO and European stations.
Significant Awards include The Legion of Merit, Distinguished Flying Cross w/ Device, Bronze Star Medal w/ Device, Meritorious Service Medal w/ 2 Devices, Joint Services Commendation Medal w/ Device, Air Medal w/ 6 Devices, Air Force Commendation Medal w/ 2 Devices, Good Conduct Medal, Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal w/ Device, Air Force Longevity Service Award Ribbon w/ 6 Devices, Vietnam Service Medal w/ 2 Devices, Combat Readiness Medal National Defense Service Medal, Distinguished Presidential Unit Citation, Air Force Outstanding Unit Award, Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross Cross w/ Palm Device, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal.
We will Stand a Flag Line for Cemetery Services. 
SRC John Bittner 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** A HERO’S RIDE HONORING THE NEW HAVEN FIRE DEPARTMENT CHESHIRE, CT SUNDAY 06/27/2021 8:30AM STAGE

June 23, 2021 by
**SPECIAL MISSION**
A HERO’S RIDE FUNDRAISER 
HONORING THE NEW HAVEN FIRE DEPARTMENT
FIRE FIGHTERS 
RICARDO TORRES JR, WILLIAM MCMILLIAN AND SAMOD RANKINS
 
FLAG LINE STAGE
275 SCHOOLHOUSE RD
CHESHIRE, CT 06410
SUNDAY 06/27/2021
8:30AM STAGE
Patriot Guard and Associates;
We have been invited by the Hometown Foundation to participate in a Benefit Ride for the New Haven Fire Department Benevolent Fund and the New Haven Fire Department. 
Sunday, June 27th, 2021- The Hometown Foundation, Inc. & Bozzuto’s Inc. will be hosting a motorcycle ride and remembrance fundraiser for the New Haven Fire Department following the tragic fire which occurred on Valley Street, as well as the sudden loss of William McMillian.
 
The anticipated attendance for this honorable ride will be 100-500 individuals. This ride is being made possible in partnership with The New Haven Firefighters Union, IGA Grocery Stores, Fire & Iron Motorcycle Club, Because Of The Brave, Trantolo & Trantolo, Haymond Law, CT Charity Rides, and Local & State Law Enforcement.
 
The event will kick off at 8:00 am at Bozzuto’s Inc. Corporate offices located at 155 Schoolhouse Road in Cheshire, CT. The event will include a bike blessing, bagpipe ensemble, patriotic salute, and the ride will be police escorted. Food trucks and local vendors will be available on-site. Due to the magnitude of the event, all safety precautions will be taken. As a result, this ride is ONLY open to motorcyclists. Unfortunately, we are unable to accommodate any vehicles besides those of law enforcement. We invite general spectators to join us for the kick-off as well as watching the ride from Route 10. The ride will kick off promptly at 10:00
am and will start and end at the Cheshire, CT location.
 
All funds raised will go directly to the New Haven Firefighter Benevolent Fund. The Hometown Foundation is asking for a $10.00
donation per rider. Passengers are an additional $10 donation. The Foundation welcomes donations of any amount. To pledge a donation and reserve your spot please visit: https://AHerosRide.givesmart.com.
We will Stand a Flag Line for the ride’s departure in Cheshire.  Members are welcome to remain after the departure and await the return.  Food will be available on site. Members who wish to participate in the ride check with the RC for further instructions. 
RC Jenn Hauser 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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**HONOR MISSION** EUGENE H SOUKUP SEAMAN 1ST CL US NAVY RESERVE WW II DERBY, CT FRIDAY 06/25/2021 10AM STAGE

June 23, 2021 by
**HONOR MISSION**
EUGENE HENRY SOUKUP  SEAMAN 1ST CL
US NAVY RESERVES
WW II
 
CEMETERY STAGE ONLY
MT ST PETER’S CEMETERY
219 NEW HAVEN AVE (RT 34)
DERBY, CT 06418
FRIDAY 06/25/2021 
10AM STAGE
Patriot Guard and Associates;
Sadly We have been Requested to Stand in Honor for Eugene Henry Soukup, Seaman 1st CL, US Navy Reserves  WW II.
Significant Duty Stations include the Naval Receiving Station New Haven, CT, Naval Training Center Sampson, NY, Training and Distribution Center Shoemaker, CA, USS Tortuga LSD-26, Personnel Separation Center Lido Beach, Long Island, NY.
Significant Awards include the American Campaign Medal and WW II Victory Medal.
We will Stand a Flag Line for Cemetery Services and Military Honors only.
SC Gregg Barratt will be RCIC with flags on site.
This Mission is at the same time as the Mystic Mission. Members may attend whichever mission they choose.
To get to the gravesite, take first right inside the cemetery then next right. (Haussler/Cardella Plot)
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** ATTEND ON YOUR OWN JAMES P ONEILL 1ST LT US ARMY AIR CORPS WW II MYSTIC, CT FRIDAY 06/25/2021 9AM STAGE

June 23, 2021 by
**HONOR MISSION**
ATTEND ON YOUR OWN
JAMES PATRICK O’NEILL  1ST LT
US ARMY AIR CORPS (US ARMY AIR FORCES)
WW II
 
CHURCH/ESCORT STAGE
ST PATRICK’S CHURCH
32 E MAIN ST
MYSTIC, CT 06355
FRIDAY 06/25/2021
9AM STAGE
 
CEMETERY STAGE
ELM GROVE CEMETERY
197 GREENMANVILLE AVE
MYSTIC, CT 06355
FRIDAY 06/25/2021
1030AM STAGE
Patriot Guard and Associates;
Sadly we have been requested to Stand in Honor for James Patrick O’Neill 1st LT US Army Air Corps (US Army Air Forces) WW II.
1st LT O’Neill is a family member of our own Doug Hoyt and We are sorry for your loss.
1st LT O’Neill served in the European-African-Middle Eastern Theater of Operations with the 760th Bombardment Squadron, 460th Bombardment Group, 15th Air Force as a Bombardier in the Air Offensive Europe, Rome-Arno, Air Combat Balkans, Normandy and Central Europe Campaigns.
Significant Awards include the European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Ribbon w/ 5 Bronze Service Stars, American Theater Campaign Ribbon, Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal w/ 3 Oak Leaf Clusters, Purple Heart, Distinguished Unit Citation, Prisoner of War Medal and the WW II Victory Medal.
A Flag Line has been requested for Church Services and for Cemetery Services and Military Honors.
A Flagged Vehicle Escort has been requested from the Church to the Cemetery.
This is an Attend on Your Own Mission so members are requested to bring your own flags.
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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