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**SPECIAL MISSION** WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA MIDDLETOWN AND ROCKY HILL CT THURSDAY AND SATURDAY 12/16 &12/18 2021

December 14, 2021 by
**SPECIAL MISSION**
WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA
CT STATE VETERANS CEMETERY
317 BOW LANE
MIDDLETOWN, CT  06457
 
COL RAYMOND F GATES CEMETERY
392 WEST ST
ROCKY HILL, CT. 06067
 
THURSDAY 12/16/21
SATURDAY 12/18/21

Hello All…..   The time is upon us again to Say the Names of our Fallen Veterans and place a Wreath at their Final Resting Place.  Honor, Remember and Teach..

Like last year, Things are a little different this year.  We will not be having the Convoy as in years past. Wreaths will be delivered directly to the State Veterans Cemetery 317 Bow La in Middletown on Thursday 12/16/2021.  The trucks are  scheduled to arrive around 7am. 1 truckload will be on pallets and the 2nd will not.
We are looking for assistance at the cemetery on Thursday morning at 7:30am to assist in unloading approx 680 boxes.  These boxes will be distributed throughout the cemetery for placement on Saturday. Any assistance on Thursday would be appreciated.
On Saturday, The Middletown cemetery will be closed to vehicle traffic with parking on the CVH property across the street as well as the Eastern Drive Commuter lot with shuttle buses transporting to and from the cemetery starting at 9:30am. Signs will be posted to assist in parking.
The Ceremony will take place at 12 noon so please plan on arriving at the cemetery around 11am.
RC Jenn Hauser (203-627-7604) will be RCIC at CT State Veterans Cemetery 317 Bow Lane. Middletown.
RC Linda Liversidge-Daley (203-915-8259) will be RCIC at Col Raymond F. Gates Cemetery 392 West St in Rocky Hill.
Staging for both locations will be at 11am
Any RC’s that have flags are requested to bring them to whichever event they attend.
Members are requested to choose whichever site they would want to attend.  Help is needed at the Rocky Hill 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** ROCCO J DELUCA TECH 4 US ARMY WW II NORWICH CT SATURDAY 11/06/2021 10AM STAGE

November 4, 2021 by
**HONOR MISSION**
ROCCO J DELUCA  TECH 4
US ARMY 
WW II
 
CHURCH STAGE 
ST PATRICK’S CATHEDRAL
213 BROADWAY
NORWICH, CT 06360
SATURDAY 11/06/2021 
10AM STAGE 
 
MILITARY HONORS 
VETERANS RALLY POINT
24 STOTT AV.
NORWICH, CT 06360
SATURDAY 11/06/2021
11AM STAGE
Patriot Guard and Associates;
Sadly we have been Requested to Stand in Honor for Rocco J Deluca Tech 4 US Army WW II
Significant Duty Stations include Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment 5307 Composite Unit aka Unit Galahad / Merrill’s Marauders in the China-Burma-India Theater of Operations as a Medical Aid Man.
Significant Awards include WW II Victory Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Theater Campaign Ribbon, American Theater Campaign Ribbon, Distinguished Unit Badge and The Medical Badge.
We will Stand a Flag Line at the Church for Services.
A Flagged Vehicle Escort has been Requested from the Church to The Veterans Rally Point Facility for Military Honors.
We will also Stand a Flag Line for Military Honors.
RC Kevin Rancort  (860-819-4199) will be RCIC with flags on site.
Members participating in the escort are requested to contact the RC.
Personal Weapons are not Permitted on the Veterans Rally Point 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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VETS Rock Event …. Nov. 13th Attend On Your Own

October 24, 2021 by

As many of you know, the Mohegan Sun Casino hosts the Vets Rock event yearly at the Casino.  Due to the Insurance requirements imposed by the casino, CTPGR will not have a booth set up  this year.  Members are welcome to attend on their own.

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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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**ATTEND ON YOUR OWN EXTREME SHORT NOTICE HONOR MISSION** EDWARD KEREKIAN PFC US ARMY AIR CORPS WW II NEW BRITAIN CT TUESDAY 10/12/2021 9AM STAGE

October 11, 2021 by
**EXTREME SHORT NOTICE HONOR MISSION**
ATTEND ON YOUR OWN
EDWARD KEREKIAN  PFC 
US ARMY AIR CORPS 
WW II
CHURCH STAGE 
ST STEPHEN’S ARMENIAN APOSTOLIC CHURCH
167 TREMONT ST
NEW BRITAIN CT 06051
TUESDAY 10/12/2021 
9AM STAGE
 
CEMETERY STAGE
FAIRVIEW CEMETERY
120 SMALLEY ST
NEW BRITAIN, CT 06051
TUESDAY 10/12/2021
10AM STAGE
Patriot Guard and Associates;
Sadly we have been requested to Stand in Honor for Edward Kerekian PFC US Army Air Corps WW II.  The Patriot Guard has been requested to Stand as Edwards Family since Edward’s relatives are sparse.
Significant Duty included the 8th Army Air Corps 8th Bomber Command at RAF Daws Hill England as a Clerk with the crew responsible for keeping the Aircraft flying.
This is an Attend on Your Own Mission, so members are requested to bring their own flags.
Members may be requested to assist as Bearers.
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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**EXTREME SHORT NOTICE HONOR MISSION** J DAVID OLSSON SCPO US NAVY, EMS AND FIREFIGHTER, MIDDLETOWN CT THURSDAY 09/09/2021 1300 HRS STAGE

September 8, 2021 by

**EXTREMENT SHORT NOTICE HONOR MISSION**

J DAVID OLSSON

SCPO US NAVY, EMS AND FF

CEMETERY ONLY

STATE VETERANS CEMETERY

317 BOW LANE

MIDDLETOWN CT

THURSDAY 9/09/21

1300hrs  STAGE

Patriot Guard and Associates;

 

Sadly we have been Requested to Stand in Honor for J. David Olsson  SCPO US Navy, EMS and Firefighter.

 

He joined the United States Navy prior to graduating from Cranston High School in 1959. He spent the beginning of his career as a proud submariner in the Navy. In 1967, he joined the Ledyard Fire Company, No.1. In July 1972, he was a charter member of the Ledyard Volunteer Emergency Squad. And retired from the Navy  in 1978, as a senior chief from the Navy.

 

He was employed at Foxwoods in their EMS department (MPEMS) for many years. In his 50’s he proudly became a paramedic after many years of providing care as an EMT and an EMS instructor. After the dissolvement of MPEMS, he continued his career at American Ambulance in Norwich.  He provided 50 years of service and dedication in the emergency medical services. On May 18, 2015, he received a state citation and a Distinguished Achievement Award from the State of Connecticut Department of Public Health for his decades of service.

Of note, this Hero was a good friend of Lt. Col Joe Danao (RET) and currently Director of Projects and Operations at the CT VA.

 

We will Stand a Flag Line for Cemetery Services and Military Honors and this is the 2nd Mission of the day at the same location but different times.

 

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

 

God Bless America, Our Troops and Our First Responders.

 

 

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)

Regards,

Gregg Barratt

STATE CAPTAIN

CT PATRIOT GUARD RIDERS

statecaptain@ctpatriotguard.org

greggbarratt@gmail.com

Cell:860-392-9638

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**SPECIAL MISSION** CT ARMY NATIONAL GUARD UNIT SEND OFF HARTFORD CT SUNDAY 09/12/2021 8AM STAGE

September 8, 2021 by
**SPECIAL MISSION**
CT ARMY NATIONAL GUARD
UNIT SEND OFF CEREMONY
 
GOVERNOR WILLIAM O’NEILL ARMORY
360 BROAD ST
HARTFORD, CT 06105 
SUNDAY 09/12/2021
8AM STAGE
Patriot Guard and Associates;
We are Honored to have been invited by Major General Francis Evon Jr, Adjutant General CT National Guard, to participate in the Unit Send Off for a CT Army National Guard Unit as they prepare for Deployment.
We will Stand a Flag Line for the Ceremony.
RC Josh Ratti will be RCIC with Flags on site.
PER STATE OF CT COVID MANDATES, ALL MEMBERS ARE REQUIRED TO WEAR A MASK WHILE INSIDE STATE BUILDINGS REGARDLESS OF VACCINATION STATUS. QUESTIONS SEE YOUR RC
 
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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**SHORT NOTICE HONOR MISSION** CHARLES R DAGLE SP4 US ARMY VIETNAM MIDDLETOWN CT THURSDAY 09/09/2021 9AM STAGE

September 8, 2021 by
*SHORT NOTICE HONOR MISSION**
CHARLES RICHARD DAGLE SP4
US ARMY 
VIETNAM
 
CEMETERY SERVICES ONLY 
CT STATE VETERANS CEMETERY
317 BOW LA
MIDDLETOWN, CT 06457
THURSDAY 09/09/2021
9AM STAGE
Patriot Guard and Associates;
Sadly we have been Requested to Stand in Honor for Charles Richard Dagle SP4 US Army Vietnam.
Significant Duty Stations include the 551st Transportation Corps Detachment (Terminal Service) USARV as a Cargo Handler in Long Binh, Dong Nai Province, South Vietnam.
Significant Awards include The National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal w/ 2 Bronze Service Stars, Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation, Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Unit Citation, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal w/ 2 Overseas Bars.
We will Stand a Flag Line for Cemetery 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** ARTHUR CHARLES GRAB S1C US NAVY WWII PLAINFIELD/CANTERBURY CT SATURDAY 08/07/2021 8AM STAGE

August 5, 2021 by
**HONOR MISSION**
ARTHUR CHARLES GRAB  S1C
US NAVY   WW II
 
ESCORT STAGE
DOUGHERTY BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME
595 NORWICH RD
PLAINFIELD, CT 06374
SATURDAY 08/07/2021
8AM STAGE
 
CHURCH STAGE
ST AUGUSTINE CHURCH
144 WESTMINSTER RD 
CANTERBURY, CT  06331
SATURDAY 08/07/2021
9AM STAGE
 
CEMETERY STAGE
DEAN CEMETERY 
75 CEMETERY RD (CLOSEST ADDRESS)
CANTERBURY, CT 06331
SATURDAY 08/07/2021
10AM STAGE
Patriot Guard and Associates;
Sadly we have been Requested to Stand in Honor for Arthur Charles Grab  S1C US Navy WWII, family friend of CT PGR RC Kevin Wakely. We are sorry for your loss.
Significant Duty Stations include Naval Receiving Station New Haven CT, Naval Training Station Sampson NY, Amphibious Training Base Fort Pierce, FL, USS Weber APD-75, And Personnel Separation Center Lido Beach LI NY.
Significant Awards include the American Theater Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal w/ 1 Bronze Star, Philippine Liberation Medal, and the WW II Victory Medal.
A Flagged Vehicle Escort has been requested from the Funeral Home to the Church and the Cemetery.
We will Stand a Flag Line at the Church and the Cemetery.
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** 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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**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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