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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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**SPECIAL MISSION** WESTBROOK ELKS VETERANS SUMMER BBQ WESTBROOK CT SATURDAY 06/19/2021 1030AM STAGE

June 16, 2021 by
*SPECIAL MISSION**
WESTBROOK ELKS VETERANS SUMMER BBQ
WESTBROOK ELKS LODGE
142 SEASIDE AV
WESTBROOK, CT  06498
SATURDAY 06/19/2021
1030AM STAGE
Patriot Guard and Associates;
We are Honored to have been Invited to participate in the Westbrook Elks Lodge Veterans Summer BBQ. Veterans from all Services have been invited to enjoy a BBQ lunch while enjoying the sights and sounds of the beach side facility. 
We will Stand a Flag Line for the arrival of the Veteran Guests. 
RC Steve Marcolini will  be RCIC with flags on site.
Members have also been invited to have lunch. 
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** LOUIS S DODDO SSGT US ARMY WW II KIA NORWALK CT FRIDAY 06/18/2021

June 16, 2021 by
**HONOR MISSION**
LOUIS S DODDO SSGT 
US ARMY  KIA
WW II
FLAGGED VEHICLE ESCORT STAGE 
MAGNER FUNERAL HOME
12 MOTT AV
NORWALK CT 06850
FRIDAY 06/18/2021
1030AM STAGE
 
CEMETERY STAGE
ST JOHN CEMETERY
223 RICHARDS AV
NORWALK, CT 06850
FRIDAY 06/18/2021
11AM STAGE
Patriot Guard and Associates;
Sadly we have been requested to Stand in Honor for Louis Salvatore Doddo SSGT US Army WW II KIA July 7 1944.
 SSGT Louis Doddo was killed during a massive Japanese attack against the 105th Infantry on the Island of Saipan on July 7, 1944. His remains were disinterred from the Manila American Cemetery and Memorial and returned to the US for identification. DNA testing identified a family member in CT.
Served in the Asiatic-Pacific Theater of Operations with Headquarters and Headquarters Company 1st Battalion 105th Infantry Regiment 27th Infantry Division as a Rifleman in Saipan. 
Significant Awards include the American Defense Service Medal, American Campaign Medal w/ 2 Bronze Service Stars and a Bronze Arrowhead, Bronze Star Medal, Purple Heart, Army Presidential Unit Citation w/ Oak Leaf Cluster, Good Conduct Medal, Combat Infantryman Badge, and the World War II Victory Medal.  
A Flagged Vehicle Escort has been requested from the Funeral Home to the Cemetery. 
Any Member interested in the Escort are asked to notify the RC.
We will  Stand a Flag Line for Cemetery Services and Full 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** LOUIS S DODDO SSGT US ARMY WW II KIA WINDSOR LOCKS CT TUESDAY JUNE 15, 2021 230PM STAGE

June 12, 2021 by
**HONOR MISSION**
LOUIS SALVATORE DODDO  SSGT
US ARMY  WW II  KIA 
 
AIRPORT/ESCORT STAGE
BRADLEY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT 
30 FIREHOUSE RD
WINDSOR LOCKS CT 06096
TUESDAY 06/15/2021
230PM STAGE
Patriot Guard and Associates;
Sadly we have been requested to Stand in Honor for Louis Salvatore Doddo SSGT US Army WW II KIA July 7 1944.
Served in the Asiatic-Pacific Theater of Operations with Headquarters and Headquarters Company 1st Battalion 105th Infantry Regiment 27th Infantry Division as a Rifleman in Saipan. 
Significant Awards include the American Defense Service Medal, American Campaign Medal w/ 2 Bronze Service Stars and a Bronze Arrowhead, Bronze Star Medal, Purple Heart, Army Presidential Unit Citation w/ Oak Leaf Cluster, Good Conduct Medal, Combat Infantryman Badge, and the World War II Victory Medal. 
SSGT Louis Doddo was killed during a massive Japanese attack against the 105th Infantry on the Island of Saipan on July 7, 1944. His remains were disinterred from the Manila American Cemetery and Memorial and returned to the US for identification. DNA testing identified a family member in CT. 
We will Stand a Flag Line at the Airport for SSGT Doddo’s transfer to the funeral home in Norwalk. We are not permitted on the Airport proper. We will Stand our Flag Line outside the gate at 30 Firehouse Rd. 
A Flagged Escort has been requested for the transfer from the Airport to the funeral home. The CT State Police will provide LEO escort to the funeral home in Norwalk. 
RC Kevin Rancort will be RCIC with Flags on site. 
Any Member interested in the Escort notify the RC and assure that your flags and mounts are safe for highway speeds for an extended period of time. 
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** RICHARD R MCBRIDE YN2 (SS) US NAVY KOREA ERA WALLINGFORD CT SATURDAY 06/12/2021 10AM STAGE CT SATURDAY 06/12/2021 10AM

June 10, 2021 by
**HONOR MISSION**
RICHARD R MCBRIDE  YN2 (SS) US NAVY
KOREAN ERA 
 
CEMETERY SERVICES ONLY
IN MEMORIAM CEMETERY
18 MAPLEWOOD AV
WALLINGFORD, CT 06492
(SECTION O LOT 442)
SATURDAY 06/12/2021 
10AM STAGE 
Patriot Guard and Associates;
Sadly we have been requested to Stand In Honor for Richard R McBride YN2 (SS) US Navy Korean Era. 
Significant Duty Stations include Naval Submarine School New London, CT, USS Barb SS-220, USS Becuna SS-319, Naval Receiving Station Brooklyn NY as a Yeoman.
Significant Awards include the Navy Presidential Unit Citation, Navy Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, and the Navy Enlisted Submarine Dolphins.
We will Stand a Flag Line for Cemetery Services and Military Honors. 
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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**SPECIAL MISSION** FLAG DAY CEREMONY AND FLAG RETIREMENT SUNDAY 06/13/2021 AVON CT 1:30PM STAGE

June 9, 2021 by
**SPECIAL MISSION** 
FLAG DAY/ FLAG RETIREMENT CEREMONY
RIVER RIDGE AT AVON
101 BICKFORD DR
AVON, CT 06001
SUNDAY 06/13/2021
1:30PM STAGE
Patriot Guard and Associates;
We have been invited to participate in a Flag Day/Flag Retirement Ceremony at River Ridge at Avon, a Memory Care Residential Facility.  This event is being held by the Staff to replace their aging flag and also to Honor their Veteran Residents. Veteran Residents will be involved in the Flag Ceremony and PGR has been asked to assist the Veteran Residents in lowering the Old and Raising the New Flag. A short speaking program will also occur. 
We will Stand a Flag Line for the Ceremony and assist the Veteran Residents as needed. 
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** WINTHROP H GUPTILL JR 1LT US ARMY AIR CORPS WW II MIDDLETOWN CT FRIDAY 05/28/2021 9AM STAGE

May 25, 2021 by
**HONOR MISSION**
WINTHROP H GUPTILL JR 1LT
US ARMY AIR CORPS
WW II
 
CEMETERY SERVICES ONLY
CT STATE VETERANS CEMETERY
317 BOW LA
MIDDLETOWN, CT 06457
FRIDAY 05/28/2021
9AM STAGE
Patriot Guard and Associates;
Sadly we have been requested to Stand in Honor for Winthrop H Guptill Jr, 1LT US Army Air Corps WW II.
Significant Duty Stations include the Asiatic-Pacific Theater of Operations with the 40th Troop Carrier Squadron, 317th Troop Carrier Group, 5th Air Force as a Pilot (Twin Engine) in the Air Offensive Japan and Western Pacific Campaigns.
Significant Awards include the Asiatic-Pacific Theater Campaign Medal w/ 2 Bronze Service Stars, American Theater Campaign Medal, Philippine Liberation Medal, Army of Occupation Medal of Japan, and the WW II Victory Medal. 
We will Stand a Flag Line for Cemetery Services only.
RC Kevin Rancort 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** NLMC BIKE BLESSING ON THE WATERFRONT NEW LONDON CT SUNDAY 05/23/2021 11A-3P

May 20, 2021 by
**SPECIAL MISSION**
NEW LONDON MOTORCYCLE CLUB
BIKE BLESSING ON THE WATERFRONT
NEW LONDON WATERFRONT PARK
1 WATERFRONT PARK ST
NEW LONDON CT 06320
SUNDAY 05/23/2021
11A-3P
Patriot Guard and Associates;
We have been invited by the New London Motorcycle Club to participate in their  Annual Bike Blessing Event.
We will have an information table set up for the event.  Members can come and staff the table for any amount of time.  Members should bring their own chairs.  Set up will be at 10a and the event will start at 11a.
ASC Skip Petras 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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