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

*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)

**HONOR MISSION** LOUIS S DODDO SSGT US ARMY WW II KIA NORWALK CT FRIDAY 06/18/2021

**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)

**HONOR MISSION** LOUIS S DODDO SSGT US ARMY WW II KIA WINDSOR LOCKS CT TUESDAY JUNE 15, 2021 230PM STAGE

**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)

**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

**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)

**SPECIAL MISSION** FLAG DAY CEREMONY AND FLAG RETIREMENT SUNDAY 06/13/2021 AVON CT 1:30PM STAGE

**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)

**ATTEND ON YOUR OWN **SHORT NOTICE HONOR MISSION** ROBERT A BESSETTE PFC USMC-R WW II WATERTOWN CT WEDNESDAY 06/09/2021 1130AM STAGE

**ATTEND ON YOUR OWN**
**SHORT NOTICE HONOR MISSION**
ROBERT A BESSETTE PFC 
US MARINE CORPS-RESERVES
WW II
 
CEMETERY SERVICES ONLY
MOUNT OLIVET CEMETERY
669 PLATT RD
WATERTOWN, CT 06795
WEDNESDAY 06/09/2021
1130AM STAGE
Patriot Guard and Associates;
Sadly we have been Requested to Stand in Honor for Robert A Bessette PFC USMC-R WW II.
Significant events include the Occupation of China and Camp Lejeune NC as a Telephone Man. 
Significant Awards include MC Good Conduct Medal, China Service Medal, 
WW II Victory Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal.
We will Stand a Flag Line for Cemetery Services and Military Honors.
This is an Attend On Your Own Mission so Members are to bring their 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)

**SPECIAL MISSION** CPT ANDREW PEDERSEN-KEEL, APK CHARITIES RUCK 2 REMEMBER AVON CT 06/01/2021 8AM STAGE

**SPECIAL MISSION** 
CPT ANDREW PEDERSEN-KEEL 
APK CHARITIES 
RUCK 2 REMEMBER
AVON OLD FARMS SCHOOL
500 OLD FARMS RD
AVON, CT 06001
06/01/2021
8AM STAGE
Patriot Guard and Associates;
We have been invited to participate in the Kick Off /Send Off of the 385 mile Ruck 2 Remember event starting at the Avon Old Farms School proceeding to the USMA at West Point, Ground Zero, and ending at Arlington National Cemetery in Washington DC on June 8, 2021. This event is to Recognize and Remember the 36 Fallen Members of the 3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne) from FT Bragg NC since 9/11. 
We will Stand a Flag Line for the Opening Ceremonies and Departure of the group. 
SC Gregg Barratt will be RCIC with Flags on site. 
Members are reminded that Personal Weapons are not Permitted on School 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)

**HONOR MISSION** WINTHROP H GUPTILL JR 1LT US ARMY AIR CORPS WW II MIDDLETOWN CT FRIDAY 05/28/2021 9AM STAGE

**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)

**SPECIAL MISSION** 50TH VIETNAM WAR COMMEMORATION EVENT WILLIMANTIC CT SATURDAY 05/15/2021 12 NOON STAGE

**SPECIAL MISSION**
50TH VIETNAM WAR 
COMMEMORATION EVENT
 
EVENT STAGING 
**THIS MISSION IS A STAND DOWN**

**HONOR MISSION** THOMAS J RATTELL SP 4 US ARMY VIETNAM ERA CEMETERY STAGE CT STATE VETERANS CEMETERY 317 BOW LA MIDDLETOWN, CT 06457 SATURDAY 05/15/2021 9AM STAGE

**HONOR MISSION**
THOMAS J RATTELL SP 4
US ARMY 
VIETNAM ERA
 
CEMETERY STAGE
CT STATE VETERANS CEMETERY
317 BOW LA
MIDDLETOWN, CT 06457
SATURDAY 05/15/2021
9AM STAGE
Patriot Guard and Associates;
Sadly we have been Requested to Stand in Honor for Thomas J Rattell SP4 US Army Vietnam Era.
Significant Duty Stations include Company B 9th Engineer Battalion, Corps of Engineers,US Army Europe as a Combat Engineer Construction Machine Operator in Aschaffenburg Germany.
Significant Awards include the National Defense Service Medal and 2 Overseas Service Bars.
We will Stand a Flag Line for Cemetery Services and Military Honors.  
RC Rob Migliore will be RCIC with flags on site.
SOCIAL DISTANCING AND SANITIZING GUIDELINES WILL BE IN EFFECT. SEE YOUR RC 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)