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**HONOR MISSION** RICHARD CARPINO, US ARMY, WWII, WATERTOWN, CT. MONDAY 06/30/25, 0915 HRS STAGE

June 28, 2025 by

** HONOR MISSION**

RICHARD CAPINO US Army, WWII

 

CHURCH

ST JOHN THE EVANGELIST CHURCH

574 MAIN STREET

WATERTOWN, CT

MONDAY 6/30/25

0915 HRS STAGE

 

CEMETERY

EVERGREEN CEMETERY

183 NORTH STREET

WATERTOWN, CT

 

Patriot Guard and Associates;

Sadly, we are called to stand for Richard Carpino, US Army, WWII.

Richard served in WWII as Medical Aidman in the Rhineland and in Europe.  He was awarded the Good Conduct Medal, European African Middle Eastern Theater Campaign Ribbon, Army Occupation Medal-Germany, and the WWII Victory Medal.

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

RC Kevin Rancourt (860-819-4199) will be RCIC and flags will be provided.

God Bless America, our Troops and 1st Responders

Steve Marcolini, State Captain  860-334-4616

Gregg Barratt, Assistant State Captain  860-392-9638

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**HONOR MISSION** LUCIEN ROY, US NAVY, SOUTHBURY, CT. SATURDAY 06/28/25 1015 HRS STAGE

June 25, 2025 by

NOTE:  This mission is the same day as 3 other Honor Missions. 

 

** HONOR MISSION**

LUCIEN ROY, US NAVY

 

CARPINO FUNERAL HOME

750 MAIN STREET SOUTH

SOUTHBURY, CT

SATURDAY 6/28/25

1015 HRS STAGE

 

 

Patriot Guard and Associates;

 

Sadly, we are called to stand for Lucien Roy, US Navy.

 

Lucien served as a Dental Technician and was awarded The National Defense Service Medal and The Good Conduct Medal.

 

We will stand a Flag Line at the calling hours from 1100-1300hrs.

 

 RC Rob Migliore (860-494-3758) will be RCIC and flags will be provided

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Gregg Barratt, CT Assistant State Captain

Regional State Captain, New England

Patriot Guard Riders

860-392-9638

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**HONOR MISSION** HARRY NILSEN, US ARMY, KOREA, HADDAM NECK, CT. SATURDAY 06/28/25 0915 HRS STAGE

June 25, 2025 by

NOTE:  This mission is the same day as 3 other Honor Missions. 

 

** HONOR MISSION**

HARRY NILSEN, US ARMY, KOREA

 

OLD ROCK LANDING CEMETERY

28 ROCK LANDING ROAD- ACROSS THE STREET FROM A NEW CEMETERY

(For detailed directions, contact Steve Marcolini)

HADDAM NECK

SATURDAY 6/28/25

0915 HRS STAGE

 

 

Patriot Guard and Associates;

 

Sadly, we are called to stand for Harry Nilsen, US Army, Korea.

 

Harry who was a personal friend of SC Steve Marcolini, served in Korea in the Infantry and was awarded The Combat Infantry Badge w/1 Overseas Bar and The Korean Service Medal w/Two Bronze Service Stars,

 

We will stand a Flag Line at the cemetery for Military Honors.

 

SC Steve Marcolini (860-334-4616) will be RCIC and flags will be provided.

God Bless America, our Troops and 1st Responders

Steve Marcolini, State Captain  860-334-4616

Gregg Barratt, Assistant State Captain  860-392-9638

Filed Under: Archives

**HONOR MISSION** JAMES MCDONOUGH, US AIR FORCE, CLINTON, CT. SATURDAY 06/28/25 1015 HRS STAGE

June 25, 2025 by
UPDATED MISSION WITH MORE ACCURATE CEMETERY ADDRESS
RT 145 (OLD POST ROAD) BETWEEN RT 1 AND I 95

 

NOTE:  This mission is the same day as 3 other Honor Missions. 

 ** HONOR MISSION**

JAMES MCDONOUGH, US AIR FORCE

 

BEAVER BROOK CEMETERY

RT 145- (NO #) CROSS STREET IS COMMERCE STREET

CLINTON, CT

SATURDAY 6/28/25

1015 HRS STAGE

 

Patriot Guard and Associates;

 

Sadly, we are called to stand for James McDonough, US Air Force.

 

James enlisted into the United States Air Force in December 1961 and went to tech school for electronics in Denver, Colorado. He became a Master Technician on the B-47 Stratojet stationed at Lincoln Air Force base Nebraska during the Cuban Missile Crisis as part of Strategic Air Command. He was honorably discharged in January 1965, where he stayed in reserve capacity for 2 more years.

 

James was awarded The Good Conduct Medal and the Air Force Longevity Award.

 

We will stand a Flag Line at the cemetery for Military Honors.

 

Linda-Daley Liversidge (203-915-8259) will be RCIC and flags will be provided.

God Bless America, our Troops and 1st Responders

Steve Marcolini, State Captain  860-334-4616

Gregg Barratt, Assistant State Captain  860-392-9638

Filed Under: Archives

**HONOR MISSION**JOHN HORVACK, US ARMY WWII, TRUMBULL, CT. THURSDAY 06/19/2025 0945 HRS STAGE

June 17, 2025 by

NOTE: THIS IS AN ATTEND ON YOUR OWN AS DO NOT HAVE A RIDE CAPTAIN AVAILABLE. BRING YOUR OWN FLAGS AND ESCORT SAFELY

 

** HONOR MISSION**

JOHN HORVACK, US ARMY, WWII

 HOLY TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH
404 WHITE PLAINS ROAD

TRUMBULL, CT  06095

THURSDAY  6/19/25

0945HRS STAGE

 ESCORT CHURCH TO CEMETERY

 RIVERSIDE CEMETERY

477 HOWE AVENUE

SHELTON, CT

 

 

Patriot Guard and Associates;

 

Sadly, we are called to stand for John Horvack, US Army, WWII.

 

John in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was a machine gun specialist with the 5th Infantry Red Diamond division and received many medals- most significant, the World War II Victory Medal. John was in Czechoslovakia when the Germans surrendered on VE Day and was scheduled to fight in the Pacific, however V-J Day ended the war.

 

John was awarded the European African Middle Eastern Campaign Medal, World War American Campaign Medal, the Good Conduct Medal, and Army of Occupation-11 Victory Medal and the Combat Infantry Badge.

 

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

 

Flags will not be provided as we have no Ride Captain available.

God Bless America, our Troops and 1st Responders

Steve Marcolini, State Captain  860-334-4616

Gregg Barratt, Assistant State Captain  860-392-9638

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**HONOR MISSION**ARTHUR D’ONOFRIO, US ARMY VIETNAM, WINDSOR, CT. MONDAY 06/16/2025 0915 HRS STAGE

June 12, 2025 by

** HONOR MISSION**

ARTHUR D’ONOFRIO, US ARMY, VIETNAM

 ST JOSEPHS CHURCH
1747 POQUONOCK AVENUE

WINDSOR, CT  06095

MONDAY  6/16/25

0915HRS STAGE

 Escort

FROM THE CHURCH TO:

WINDSOR VETERANS CEMETERY

122 EAST STREET

WINDSOR, CT

 

Patriot Guard and Associates;

 

Sadly, we are called to stand for Arthur D’Onofiro, US Army, Vietnam.

 

Arthur served in the US Army from 1967-1969 as a Helicopter Mechanic.  He was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, The Vietnam Service Medal with 2 bars, The American Campaign Medal and the Sharpshooter badge (M-14)

 

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

 

RC Rob Migliore (860-494-3758) will be RCIC and flags will be provided.

God Bless America, our Troops and 1st Responders

Steve Marcolini, State Captain  860-334-4616

Gregg Barratt, Assistant State Captain  860-392-9638

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***SPECIAL MISSION*** WESTBROOK ELKS BBQ LUNCH AND PROGRAM, SATURDAY JUNE 21ST, WESTBROOK, CT 1030 HRS STAG

June 12, 2025 by

*SPECIAL MISSION** VETERANS BBQ  LUNCHEON & PROGRAM

WESTBROOK ELKS LODGE 1784 

142 SEASIDE AV

WESTBROOK CT 06498

SATURDAY 6/21/25

1030AM STAGE

 Patriot Guard and Associates;

We are Honored to have been invited to participate in the Veterans BBQ Luncheon being held at the Westbrook Elks Lodge #1784 142 Seaside Av, 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.

SC Steve Marcolini (860)334-4616 will be RCIC with Flags on Site.

God Bless America, our Troops and 1st Responders

Steve Marcolini, State Captain  860-334-4616

Gregg Barratt, Assistant State Captain  860-392-9638

Filed Under: Archives

**HONOR MISSION** RICHARD KOWALKER, USMC, VIETNAM, RIDERLESS HORSE MARINE, MIDDLETOWN, CT. FRIDAY 06/6/2025 1115 HRS STAGE

June 1, 2025 by

 

** HONOR MISSION**

RICHARD KOWALKER, USMC, VIETNAM

“RIDERLESS HORSE MARINE”

STATE VETERANS CEMETERY
317 BOW LANE

MIDDLETOWN, CT

FRIDAY  6/6/25

1115HRS STAGE

 

 

Patriot Guard and Associates;

Sadly, we are called to stand for Richard Kowalker, USMC, Vietnam.

Many of you may remember Richard and his horse Melody, who attended hundreds of Veterans services over many years and widely known as the “Riderless Horse Marine”. Picture of Richard and Melody is attached.

Sgt. Kowalker served as a Machine Gunner in Vietnam and was awarded The National Defense Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Vietnam Service Medal w/4*, The Vietnam Service Medal with Device, Meritorious Unit Medal, Republic of Vietnam Unit Medal with Palm and Frame, and Rifle and Pistol Expert Badges

We will stand a Flag Line for the burial and Military Honors.

God Bless America, our Troops and 1st Responders

Steve Marcolini, State Captain  860-334-4616

Gregg Barratt, Assistant State Captain  860-392-9638

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**HONOR MISSION** WILLIAM DEKINE. US AIR FORCE, VIETNAM, MIDDLETOWN, CT. WEDNESDAY 06/4/2025 0915 HRS STAGE

May 31, 2025 by

** HONOR  MISSION**

WILLIAM DEKINE, US AIR FORCE, VIETNAM

STATE VETERANS CEMETERY (COLUMBARIUM)
317 BOW LANE

MIDDLETOWN, CT

WEDNESDAY 6/4/25

0915 HRS STAGE

 

Patriot Guard and Associates;

Sadly, we have been called to stand for William Dekine, US Air Force, Vietnam.

Staff Sergeant Dekine served as an Aircraft Mechanic and was awarded The Air Force Good Conduct Medal, Air Force Longevity Award, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, National Defense Service Medal, and Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal.

We will stand a Flag Line for the burial and Military Honors.

RC Greg Karal (860-992-5559) will be RCIC and flags will be provided.

God Bless America, our Troops and 1st Responders

Steve Marcolini, State Captain  860-334-4616

Gregg Barratt, Assistant State Captain  860-392-9638

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** HONOR  MISSION** ARNOLD SELNER, US ARMY, VIETNAM STATE VETERANS CEMETERY 317 BOW LANE MIDDLETOWN, CT TUESDAY 6/3/25 1215HRS STAGE

May 31, 2025 by

** HONOR  MISSION**

ARNOLD SELNER, US ARMY, VIETNAM

STATE VETERANS CEMETERY
317 BOW LANE

MIDDLETOWN, CT

TUESDAY 6/3/25

1215HRS STAGE

 

 

Patriot Guard and Associates;

 

Sadly, we have been called to stand for Arnold Selner, US Army, Vietnam.

Arnold served as an Artillery Surveyor in Vietnam and was awarded The Vietnam Service Medal with 2 Bronze Service stars, National Defense Service Medal, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, Army Commendation Medal with 1 Oak Leaf Cluster, and the Expert Rifle Badge.

We will stand a Flag Line for the burial and Military Honors.

SC Steve Marcolini (860-334-4616) will be RCIC and flags will be provided.

God Bless America, our Troops and 1st Responders

Steve Marcolini, State Captain  860-334-4616

Gregg Barratt, Assistant State Captain  860-392-9638

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