HONOR MISSION

MICHAEL KYCIA, US ARMY, WWII

 CEMETERY

STATE VETERANS CEMETERY-COLUMBARIUM

317 BOW LANE

MIDDLETOWN, CT

THURSDAY 10/23/25

1215 HRS STAGE

 Patriot Guard and Associates:

Sadly, we are called to stand for Michael Kycia, U.S. Army who passed at the age of 102.

Mike served his country during World War II, earning the rank of private first class. He was a member of Company C, 328th Infantry Regiment, in Patton’s Third Army, Yankee Division, from 1943 to 1945. Mike participated in the Northern France and Rhineland Campaigns, for which he was awarded two Bronze Service Stars in addition to the Good Conduct Medal, WWII Victory Medal, and the Combat Infantryman Badge.

We will stand a Flag Line at the Columbarium and Flags will be provided.

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**

ROBERT IVES
US NAVY

CEMETERY

STATE VETERANS CEMETERY

317 BOW LANE

MIDDLETOWN, CT

MONDAY 10/20/25

1215hrs stage

Patriot Guard and Associates;

Sadly, we are called to stand for Robert Ives, US Navy.

Robert served in the US Navy as a Photographer and was awarded 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**

O’NEIL LANGLEY JR., US ARMY

BROWN MEMORIAL CHAPEL- FLAG LINE AND ESCORT TO CEMETERY

43 SHAKER ROAD

ENFIELD, CT 06082

THURSDAY 9/18/25

0915 HRS STAGE

CEMETERY

1. PATRICK KING CEMETERY

1556 KING STREET

ENFIELD, CT  06082

Patriot Guard and Associates;

Sadly, we are called to stand for O’neil Langley Jr., US Army.

O’neil served as a Repairman and received the National Defense Service Medal.

We will stand a Flag Line at the funeral home, escort to the cemetery and a Flag Line at the cemetery.

RC Tom Wood (860-302-6644) 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**

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

** 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

** 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

** 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

** 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