**HONOR MISSION** ROBERT SAMUEL SARGIS, US ARMY, BRISTOL, CT. WEDNESDAY 2/4/26, 1030HRS STAGE

HONOR MISSION

BRIGADIER GENERAL ROBERT SAMUEL SARGIS, US ARMY

 CEMETERY

  1. JOSEPH’S CEMETERY

522 TERRYVILLE AVENUE

BRISTOL, CT

WEDNESDAY 2/4/26

1030HRS STAGE

 

 Patriot Guard and Associates:

 

Sadly, we are called to stand for Brigadier General Robert Sargis, U.S. Army.

 

In 1957, Robert began a distinguished military career with the United States Army, proudly serving his country for over 50 years, culminating in his retirement as a Brigadier General with the Connecticut Army National Guard. His service was marked by integrity, leadership, and pride in the nation he served.

 

We will stand a Flag Line at the cemetery.

 

RC Tom Wood will be RCIC (860-302-6644)

 

God Bless America, Our Troops and Our First Responders.

 

Gregg

Gregg Barratt (Flag 7), Regional State Captain, New England

Assistant State Captain, CT

Patriot Guard Riders

860-394-0732

**HONOR MISSION** LANCE GARDNER, US NAVY, VIETNAM ERA, ROCKY HILL, CT. THURSDAY 1/29/26, 0915HRS STAGE

 

HONOR MISSION

LANCE GARNDER, US NAVY, VIETNAM ERA

 CEMETERY

COL. RAYMOND GATES

287 WEST STREET

ROCKY HILL, CT

THURSDAY 1/29/26

0915HRS STAGE

 

 Patriot Guard and Associates:

Sadly, we are called to stand for Lance Gardner, U.S. Navy.

Lance served as a Boatswain Mate (PO2) in the US Navy and was awarded the National Defense Service Medal.

We will stand a Flag Line at the cemetery.

SC Steve Marcolini will be RCIC (860-334-4616)

God Bless America, Our Troops and Our First Responders.

Gregg

Gregg Barratt (Flag 7), Regional State Captain, New England

Assistant State Captain, CT

Patriot Guard Riders

860-394-0732

3 of 646 UPDATED **HONOR MISSION** WALTER CARTER LIPSCOMBE, US ARMY, MIDDELTOWN, CT. TUESDAY 1/27/26, 1215HRS STAGE

HONOR MISSION

WALTER CARTER LIPSCOMBE, US ARMY

 CEMETERY

STATE VETERANS CEMETERY

317 BOW LANE

TUESDAY 1/27/26

1215HRS STAGE

 

 Patriot Guard and Associates:

 

Sadly, we are called to stand for Walter Carter Lipscombe, U.S. Army.

Walter served as a cook in the US Army and was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, and the Occupation Medal (Germany).

We will stand a Flag Line at the cemetery.

SC Steve Marcolini will be RCIC (860-334-4616)

God Bless America, Our Troops and Our First Responders.

Gregg

Gregg Barratt (Flag 7), Regional State Captain, New England

Assistant State Captain, CT

Patriot Guard Riders

860-394-0732

**HONOR MISSION** OLIN RICHEY, US ARMY, KOREA, MIDDLETOWN, CT. FRIDAY 1/23, 1215HRS STAGE

HONOR MISSION

OLIN RICHEY, US ARMY, KOREA

 CEMETERY

STATE VETERANS CEMETERY

317 BOW LANE

MIDDLETOWN, CT

FRIDAY 1/23/26

1215HRS STAGE

 

 Patriot Guard and Associates:

Sadly, we are called to stand for Olin Richey, U.S. Army, Korea.

Olin served as a Medical Specialist and was awarded the National Defense Service Medal.

We will stand a Flag Line at the cemetery.

SC Steve Marcolini will be RCIC (860-334-4616)

 

God Bless America, Our Troops and Our First Responders.

Gregg

Gregg Barratt (Flag 7), Regional State Captain, New England

Assistant State Captain, CT

Patriot Guard Riders

860-394-0732

**HONOR MISSION** WILLIE G. CRITTENDEN, US AIR FORCE, VIETNAM, ROCKY HILL, CT. FRIDAY, 12/19/25 0915HRS

 

 ** HONOR MISSION**

WILLIE G. CRITTENDEN, US AIR FORCE, VIETNAM

 

CEMETERY

COL. RAYMOND GATES CEMETERY

392 WEST STREET

ROCKY HILL, CT 06488

FRIDAY 12/19/25

0915 STAGE

 

 

 

Patriot Guard and Associates;

 

Sadly, we are called to stand for Willie G. Crittenden, US Air Force, Vietnam.

 

Willie served as an Aircraft Maintenance Technician and he was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, and the National Defense Service Medal,

 

We will stand a Flag Line at the cemetery.

 

RC Tom Wood (860-302-6644) will be RC and flags will be provided.

 

God Bless America, Our Troops and Our First Responders.

Gregg

Gregg Barratt (Flag 7), Regional State Captain, New England

Assistant State Captain, CT

Patriot Guard Riders

860-394-0732

**HONOR MISSION** JAMES E. KOWALSKI, US ARMY, VIETNAM, SOUTHBURY, CT. SATURDAY 12/20/25 0915HRS

 ** HONOR MISSION**

JAMES KOWALSKI, US ARMY, VIETNAM

 

CHURCH

SACRED HEART CHURCH

910 MAIN STREET SOUTH

SOUTHBURY CT 06488

SATURDAY 12/20/25

0915 STAGE

 

 Patriot Guard and Associates;

 

Sadly, we are called to stand for James Kowalski, US Army.

 

James proudly and voluntarily served his country in the United States Army from 1963 to 1966. He attained the rank of Specialist Five and served as an Aircraft Armament Specialist, supporting aviation operations in the Vietnam theater. Assigned to the 118th Assault Helicopter Company, he was awarded the Air Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, National Defense Service Medal, and Good Conduct Medal in recognition of his honorable and dedicated service.

 

We will stand a Flag Line at the church and possibly the cemetery (TBD).

 

RC Tom Wood (860-302-6644) will be RC and flags will be provided.

 

God Bless America, Our Troops and Our First Responders.

Gregg

Gregg Barratt (Flag 7), Regional State Captain, New England

Assistant State Captain, CT

Patriot Guard Riders

860-394-0732

** HONOR MISSION**MARTIN VAN BUITEN, US NAVY, WALLINGFORD, CT. TUESDAY DECEMBER 16, 1115HRS STAGE

    **HONOR MISSION*      MARTIN VAN BUITEN, US NAVY
IN MEMORIUM CEMETERY
18 MAPLEWOOD AVENUE
WALLINGFORD, CT
TUESDAY 12/16, 1115HRS STAGE
Patriot Guard and Associates:
Sadly, we are called to stand for Martin Van Buiten, US Navy.
Martin served on the USS Antietam.
We will stand a Flag Line at the Cemetery and RC Tom Wood ( 860-302-6644) will have flags on site.
Gregg
Gregg Barratt (Flag 7), Regional State Captain, New England

Assistant State Captain, CT
Patriot Guard Riders

860-394-0732

**SPECIAL MISSION** HERO’S TREE LIGHTING, OLD SAYBROOK, CT. FRIDAY 12/5/2025 1615 HRS STAGE

** SPECIAL MISSION**

HERO’S TREE LIGHTING

STAGE AT THE KATHARINE HEPBURN CULTURAL ARTS CENTER

IN THE AREA OF 310 MAIN STREET- THE KATE

OLD SAYBROOK, CT

STAGE 1615HRS

 

 

 Patriot Guard and Associates;

 

We are honored to have been invited to participate in the Hero’s Tree Lighting Ceremony.

 

This event will be held at “The Kate” in Old Saybrook.

 

Sr RC Greg Young (860-227-7525) will be RCIC and flags will be provided.

 

God Bless America, Our Troops and Our First Responders.

 

Gregg

Gregg Barratt (Flag 7), Regional State Captain, New England

Assistant State Captain, CT

Patriot Guard Riders

860-394-0732

**HONOR MISSION** WILLIAM THOMAS BRIGGS, US ARMY, NEW BRITAIN, CT. SATURDAY 11/29/25 ,1115HRS STAGE

 ** HONOR MISSION**

WILLIAM THOMAS BRIGGS, US ARMY

 

CEMETERY

FAIRVIEW CEMETERY

120 SMALLEY STREET

NEW BRITAIN, CT. 06051

SATURDAY 11/29/25

1115hrs stage

 

 

 

Patriot Guard and Associates;

 

Sadly, we are called to stand for William Thomas Briggs, US Army.

 

Bill served 2 years in the Army as an Air Missile Defense Integrator

 

We will stand a Flag Line at the cemetery.

 

RC Tom Wood (860-302-6644) will be RC and flags will be provided.

 

God Bless America, Our Troops and Our First Responders.

Gregg

Gregg Barratt (Flag 7), Regional State Captain, New England

Assistant State Captain, CT

Patriot Guard Riders

860-394-0732

SHORT NOTICE **HONOR MISSION** KEVIN CHAUSSE, USMC, LITCHFIELD, CT. TUESDAY 11/25/25 ,1015HRS STAGE

SHORT NOTICE ** HONOR MISSION**

KEVIN CHAUSSE, USMC

 

CHURCH

FRIENDSHIP BAPTIST CHURCH

441 TORRINGTON ROAD

LITCHFIELD, CT. 06759

TUESDAY 11/25/25

1015hrs stage

 

CEMETERY

HILLSIDE CEMETERY

76 WALNUT STREET

TORRINGTON, CT  06790

 

 

Patriot Guard and Associates;

 

Sadly, we are called to stand for Kevin Chausse, USMC.

 

Keith served briefly in the Marine Corps before receiving an honorable discharge on November 24, 1978. He also served as a first responder on the Winsted Area Ambulance Association for nearly a decade, and received the Attendant of the Year award in 1994. Following his time on the ambulance, he volunteered for the Red Cross, where he helped coordinate blood drives and community shelters. Keith was more recently a member of the Brotherhood of United Bikers M.C., wherein he helped organize a number of charity runs, most notably their annual thanksgiving turkey handout.

 

We will stand a Flag Line at the Church and Cemetery.

 

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

 

God Bless America, Our Troops and Our First Responders.

Gregg

Gregg Barratt (Flag 7), Regional State Captain, New England

Assistant State Captain, CT

Patriot Guard Riders

860-394-0732