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**SHORT NOTICE HONOR MISSION** THOMAS ELLIS US ARMY WW II MIDDLETOWN, CT 06/16/2020 12 NOON STAGING

June 15, 2020 By
**SHORT NOTICE HONOR MISSION**
THOMAS ELLIS  US ARMY
WW II
 
CEMETERY SERVICES 
CT STATE VETERANS CEMETERY
317 BOW LA
MIDDLETOWN, CT  06457
TUESDAY 06/16/2020
12 NOON STAGE
Patriot Guard and Associates;
Sadly we have been called to Stand in Honor for Thomas Ellis, US Army WW II.
Mr Ellis has no known family, So CT PGR will be his family. 
We will Stand a Flag Line for Burial Services.
SC Gregg Barratt will be RCIC with Flags and Water on site.
SOCIAL DISTANCING AND SANITIZING GUIDELINES WILL BE IN EFFECT  SEE YOUR RCIC WITH QUESTIONS.
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** JOSEPH L GALL FR US NAVY VIETNAM ERA 65-68 ROCKY HILL CT 06/12/2020 10AM STAGE

June 10, 2020 By
**HONOR MISSION**
JOSEPH L GALL FR
US NAVY
VIETNAM ERA
1965-1968
 
CEMETERY STAGE ONLY
COLONEL RAYMOND F GATES CEMETERY
392 WEST ST 
ROCKY HILL, CT 06067
FRIDAY 06/12/2020
10AM STAGING
Patriot Guard and Associates;
Sadly we are called to Stand in Honor for Joseph L Gall, Fireman Recruit US Navy Vietnam Era.
Significant Duty Stations include the USS Shangri-La CVA-38 as a Boilerman. 
Significant Awards include the National Defense Service Medal, and the Vietnam Service Medal. 
We will Stand a Flag Line for Cemetery Services.
ASC Skip Petras will be RCIC with Flags & Water on Site.
SOCIAL DISTANCING AND SANITIZING GUIDELINES WILL BE IN EFFECT SEE YOUR RCIC WITH QUESTIONS.
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** JOHN L DIELI PFC US ARMY VIETNAM ERA MIDDLETOWN CT FRIDAY 06/12/2020 9AM STAGE

June 10, 2020 By
**HONOR MISSION**
JOHN LEONARD DIELI  PFC
US ARMY 
VIETNAM ERA 
1961-1963
 
CEMETERY STAGE ONLY
CT STATE VETERANS CEMETERY
317 BOW LA
MIDDLETOWN, CT 06457
FRIDAY JUNE 12, 2020
9AM STAGING
Patriot Guard and Associates;
Sadly we are called to Stand in Honor for John Leonard Dieli PFC US Army Vietnam Era.
John is the Uncle of our own Anthony Dieli and RC Jenn Hauser, We are sorry for your loss. 
Significant Duty Stations include Headquarters Company 1st Battalion 2nd Infantry Division FT Devens, MA as a Cook. 
Significant Awards include National Defense Service Medal, Marksman (Rifle) and 2 Letters of Commendation.
We will Stand a Flag Line for Cemetery Services. 
SC Greg Barratt will be RCIC with Flags and water on site.  
SOCIAL DISTANCING AND SANITIZING GUIDELINES WILL BE IN EFFECT SEE YOUR RCIC WITH QUESTIONS.
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** THOMAS H ERWIN SOGSN US NAVY VIETNAM ERA MIDDLETOWM CT SATURDAY 01/04/2020 10AM STAGE

January 1, 2020 By
*HONOR MISSION**
THOMAS HARRY ERWIN SOGSN 
US NAVY
VIETNAM ERA
1958-1962
 
CEMETERY SERVICES ONLY
CT STATE VETERANS CEMETERY
317 BOW LA
MIDDLETOWN, CT 06457
SATURDAY 01/04/2020
10AM STAGE
Patriot Guard and Associates;
Sadly we are called to Stand in Honor for Thomas Harry Erwin, SOGSN US Navy Vietnam Era 1958-1962.
Significant Duty Stations include the USS Wedderburn DD 684 as a Sonarman. 
We will  Stand a Flag Line for Cemetery Honors Only.
Josh Ratti 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** WELCOME HOME/FREEDOM SALUTE CT AIR NATIONAL GUARD EAST GRANBY CT SATURDAY 01/04/2020 1:45PM STAGE

December 31, 2019 By
**SPECIAL MISSION**
WELCOME HOME/FREEDOM SALUTE
CT AIR NATIONAL GUARD
BRADLEY AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE
MAIN HANGER #1
100 NICHOLSON RD
EAST GRANBY CT 06026
SATURDAY 01/04/2020
 
STAGING AREA
SPARE TIME BOWLING PARKING LOT
129 ELLA GRASSO TURNPIKE
WINDSOR LOCKS, CT  06096
1:45PM STAGE
Patriot Guard and Associates;
We have been invited by Major General Francis J Evon Jr, Adjutant General to participate in the Freedom Salute Ceremony for CT Air National Guard Units returning from deployment abroad.
We will Stage at the Spare Time Bowling Parking Area and proceed to the Base as a Unit.
We will Stand a Flag Line for the Ceremony.
SC Greg Barratt will be RCIC with Flags on site.
Members attending must provide their Full Name, DOB and Drivers License Number/State to Skip by 6pm tonite  12/31/2019 in order to gain access to the Base.  Access will be denied for anyone not on the approved list.  Members with valid Military/Dependant ID’s do not need to provide information to me.
Members are reminded that Personal Weapons are not Permitted on State Property and your vehicle is subject to search by Base Security Forces when accessing the base.
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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WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA ESCORTS 12/11/2019 AND 12/12/2019 ENFIELD & CROMWELL/MIDDLETOWN

December 10, 2019 By

DUE TO THE WEATHER, ENFIELD SCHOOLS ARE CLOSED  

WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA MISSION IS CANCELLED.    

 

 

Patriot Guard and Associates;

We are Honored to have been invited to participate in Wreaths Across America Escorts in Enfield and Cromwell/Middletown.
The following is for the Enfield Escort.  This event is Weather Dependant.
Wednesday 12/11/2019  0730am Stage 
281 State St (Corner of Enfield St)
Flagged Vehicles will join the convoy as directed by the Enfield Police Department.  We will Escort the Wreaths Across America Convoy to the Parkman Elementary School. A Ceremony will be held at Parkman. Members are invited to attend the ceremony if they choose.
ASC Skip Petras will be RCIC.
THIS EVENT IS WEATHER DEPENDANT. 
 
Thursday 12/12/2019  8:30am Stage
Stop & Shop Supermarket
195 West St Cromwell, CT 06416
Flagged Vehicles will stage at Stop & Shop and Escort the Trucks with Wreaths from Cromwell to Middletown. Local Law Enforcement, Fire Services and other agencies will be involved.
Law Enforcement will have the final decision as to the progress of the convoy.
Assistance will be needed to assist in the unloading of the trucks at the Eversource Facility following the convoy.
ASC Skip Petras will be RCIC.
THIS EVENT IS ALSO WEATHER DEPENDANT.
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** DOMINIC A CUCHARA PFC US ARMY WW II SATURDAY 11/30/2019 SOUTHBURY CT 10AM STAGE

November 29, 2019 By

 

**SHORT NOTICE HONOR MISSION** 
DOMINIC A CUCHARA  PFC 
US ARMY  WW II
1945 – 1947
 
FUNERAL HOME SERVICES
CARPINO FUNERAL HOME
750 MAIN ST SOUTH
SOUTHBURY, CT 06488
SATURDAY 11/30/2019
10AM STAGE
 
CEMETERY STAGE
PINE HILL CEMETERY
2-98 PINE HILL RD
SOUTHBURY, CT 06488
1PM STAGE
Patriot Guard and Associates;
Sadly we have been called to Stand in Honor for Dominic A. Cuchara  PFC US Army WW II
Significant Duty Stations include the Asiatic-Pacific Theater of Operations with the Service Battery, 90th Field Artillery Battalion 90th Infantry Division as a Quartermaster Supply Technician.
Significant Awards include the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, WW II Victory Medal, and the Army of Occupation Service Medal.
We will Stand a Flag line for Calling Hours and Funeral Services at the Funeral Home and Burial Services with Military Honors at the Cemetery.
SRC Mac McArthur will be RCIC with flags on site.
Members are reminded to dress appropriately for the weather.
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** GEORGE ZLOTNICK PFC US ARMY WWII 1943-1946 WILLIMANTIC CT FRIDAY 11/22/2019 830AM STAGE

November 20, 2019 By
**HONOR MISSION**
GEORGE ZLOTNICK PFC
US ARMY WWII
1943-1946
 
CHURCH STAGE
HOLY TRINITY ORTHODOX CHURCH
414 VALLEY ST
WILLIMANTIC, CT 06226
FRIDAY 11/22/2019
830AM STAGE
 
CEMETERY STAGE
HOLY TRINITY ORTHODOX CEMETERY 
78 BOSTON POST RD
WILLIMANTIC CT 06280
FRIDAY 11/22/2019
1130AM STAGE
Patriot Guard and Associates;
Sadly we are called to Stand in Honor for George Zlotnick, PFC US Army     WWII 1943-1945.
George served in the European-African-Middle Eastern Theater of Operations with Battery B 464th Parachute Field Artillery Battalion, 17th Airborne Division as a Gun Crewman Light Artillery in Northern France and the Rhineland.
Significant Awards include the European-African-Middle Eastern Theater Campaign Ribbon w/ 2 Bronze Service Stars and Bronze Arrowhead, American Theater Campaign Ribbon, Good Conduct Medal and the WWII Victory Medal.
We will Stand a Flag Line for Calling Hours, Church Services and then for Burial and Military Honors at the Cemetery.
Josh Ratti will be In Charge with flags on site.
Members are reminded to dress appropriately for the weather.
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** JAY LEWIS JOHNSON USCG-MERCHANT MARINE WW II MIDDLETOWN CT 11/22/2019 11AM STAGE

November 20, 2019 By
**HONOR MISSION**
JAY LEWIS JOHNSON 3RD CL RADIO OPERATOR 
USCG-MERCHANT MARINE WW II
1945-1946
 
CEMETERY STAGE ONLY
CT STATE VETERANS CEMETERY 
317 BOW LA
MIDDLETOWN, CT  06457
FRIDAY 11/22/2019
11AM STAGE
Patriot Guard and Associates;
Sadly we are called to Stand in Honor for Jay Lewis Johnson 3rd CL        USCG-Merchant Marine WW II.
Significant Duty Stations include the SS United States VICTORY homeported on both the West Coast and the East Coast as a 3rd Radio Operator.
We will Stand a Flag Line for Burial and Military Honors at the cemetery.
SRC Don Camden will be RCIC with Flags on site.
This mission is at the same time as missions in Southbury and Willimantic.
Members are reminded that Personal Weapons are not Permitted on State Property and to dress appropriately for the weather.
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** JOHN A CANDELLA PVT USMC-R W II 1944-1945 SOUTHBURY CT FRIDAY 11/22/2019 10AM STAGE

November 20, 2019 By
**HONOR MISSION**
JOHN ALBERT CANDELLA PVT
US MARINE CORPS RESERVE  WW II
1944-1945
 
CHURCH STAGING 
SACRED HEART CHURCH
990 MAIN ST SOUTH
SOUTHBURY CT 06488
FRIDAY 11/22/2019
10AM STAGE
 
CEMETERY STAGE
PINE HILL CEMETERY
2-98 PINE HILL RD
SOUTHBURY, CT  06488
1030AM STAGE
Patriot Guard and Associates;
Sadly we are called to Stand in Honor for John Albert Candella PVT USMCR  WW II  1944-1945
Significant Duty Stations include the Marine Barracks  Navy Yard New York, NY.
We will Stand a Flag Line for Church Services and for Military Honors at the Cemetery.
SRC Mac McArthur will be RCIC with flags on site.
Members are reminded to dress appropriately for the weather.
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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