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SHORT NOTICE **HONOR MISSION** SEBASTIAN “SEBBY”LOMBARDO, US AIR FORCE FUNERAL HOME CALLING HOURS BAILEYS 48 BROAD STREET PLAINVILLE, CT WEDNESDAY 4/8/26 1615HRS STAGE

April 7, 2026 by

     SHORT NOTICE **HONOR MISSION**

SEBASTIAN “SEBBY”LOMBARDO, US AIR FORCE

  

FUNERAL HOME CALLING HOURS

BAILEYS

48 BROAD STREET

PLAINVILLE, CT

WEDNESDAY 4/8/26

1615HRS STAGE

 

Patriot Guard and Associates:

Sadly, we are called to stand for Sebastion “Sebby” Lombardo, U.S. Air Force.

Sebby served as an Administrative Clerk with the 1005th Special Investigations group and was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal and the Air Force Outstanding Unit award.

We will stand a Flag Line at the calling hours from 1700-1900hrs.

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

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

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**HONOR MISSION** JAMES WRIGHT, US ARMY, VIETNAM, MIDDLETOWN, CT. WEDNESDAY 4/8, 1215HRS STAGE

April 4, 2026 by

**HONOR MISSION**

JAMES WRIGHT, US ARMY, VIETNAM

 

CEMETERY

STATE VETERANS CEMETERY

317 BOW LANE

MIDDLETOWN, CT

WEDNESDAY 4/8/26

1215HRS STAGE

 

 

 

Patriot Guard and Associates:

Sadly, we are called to stand for James Wright, U.S. Army, Vietnam.

James served as a mechanic in the US Army and was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, the Combat Infantry Badge, Vietnam Service Medal, Parachute Badge and the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal-Dominican Republic.

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

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**SPECIAL MISSION** USAF AIR GUARD UNIT WELCOME HOME, BRADLEY USAF BASE, EAST GRANBY, CT. SATURDAY 2/7/26 0915HRS STAGE

February 2, 2026 by

**SPECIAL MISSION** 

USAF AIR GUARD UNIT WELCOME HOME

BRADLEY USAF BASE

161 RAINBOW ROAD

EAST GRANBY, CT  06026

SATURDAY 2/7/2026

0915hrs stage

 

Patriot Guard and Associates

We are Honored to have been invited by Major General Francis Evon, to participate in the welcome home ceremony for 103rd Airlift Wing after their deployment to Africa.

Important note:  If you have not previously sent me the requested base access information, you will not be granted base access for this mission.  There are no exceptions.

Please ensure no weapons are on your person or in your vehicle, as all vehicles are subject to search.

We will meet as a group and enter as a group.  Please do not attempt to access the gate until directed to do so.

Please plan your arrival no later than 0915hrs and upon arrival, park to the immediate RIGHT of the gate until we are cleared to enter the base. Please contact Steve Marcolini or me with any questions.

SC Steve Marcolini (860-334-4616 will be RCIC and Flags will be on site.

Gregg

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

Assistant State Captain, CT

Patriot Guard Riders

860-394-0732

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**HONOR MISSION** EARL ALOYSIUS BAPTISTE, USAF, MIDDLETOWN, CT. MONDAY 1/12, 1215HRS STAGE

January 9, 2026 by

HONOR MISSION

EARL ALOYSIUS BAPTISTE, USAF

 

 CEMETERY

STATE VETERANS CEMETERY

317 BOW LANE

MIDDLETOWN, CT

MONDAY 1/12/26

1215HRS STAGE

 

 

 

Patriot Guard and Associates:

Sadly, we are called to stand for Earl Baptiste, U.S. Air Force.

Earl served four years in the Air Force with the 3rd Air Postal Squadron and received the National Defense Service Medal, The Good conduct Medal and the Occupation Medal

(Germany).

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

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**HONOR MISSION** FRANCIS LUX, US NAVY, KOREA/CT. DEPT. OF CORRECTIONS, PLAINVILLE, CT. THURSDAY 12/11 1615HRS & FRIDAY 12/12 1030HRS

December 10, 2025 by

** HONOR MISSION**

FRANCIS LUX, US NAVY, KOREA

 

CALLING HOURS

BAILEY FUNERAL HOME

48 BROAD STREET

PLAINVILLE, CT.

THURSDAY 12/11/25

1615HRS STAGE

 

CEMETERY

  1. JOSEPH’S CEMETERY

151 FARMINGTON AVENUE

PLAINVILLE, CT

1030HRS STAGE

 

 

 

Patriot Guard and Associates;

 

Sadly, we are called to stand for Francis Lux, US Navy/CT Department of Corrections.

 

Francis served aboard the USS Porter (DD-800), a Fletcher Class Destroyer,  and was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, Korean Service Medal (one star), and The United Nations Service Medal.

 

Additionally, Francis served in the CT Department of Corrections for 26 years.

 

We will stand a Flag Line at the calling hours and 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

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**HONOR MISSION** JOSEPH MARTEL, US ARMY, PLAINVILLE, CT. WEDNESDAY 12/10, 1515HRS STAGE, AND THURSDAY 1130HRS STAGE

December 8, 2025 by

HONOR MISSION

** Two Days**

JOSEPH MARTEL, US ARMY, WWII

  1. 12/10 CALLING HOURS

BAILEY FUNERAL HOME

48 BROAD STREET

PLAINVILLE, CT

WEDNESDAY 12/10

1515HRS STAGE

 

  1. 12/11  CEMETERY

ST JOSEPH CEMETERY

151 FARMINGTON AVENUE

PLAINVILLE, CT

THURSDAY 12/11

1130HRS STAGE

Patriot Guard and Associates:

Sadly, we are called to stand for Joseph Martel U.S. Army.

Joseph served as a Specialist 3rd class in the US Army from 1955-1957.

We will stand a Flag Line at the calling hours on the 10th and a Flag Line at the cemetery on the 11th.

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

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**HONOR MISSION** WALTER “WALLY” SALAMON, US ARMY, WWII, PLAINVILLE, CT. TUESDAY 12/9/25, 1015 HRS STAGE

December 8, 2025 by

HONOR MISSION

WALTER ‘WALLY’ SALAMON, US ARMY, WWII

CHURCH

OUR LADY OF MERCY

48 BROAD STREET

PLAINVILLE, CT

TUESDAY 12/9/25

1015HRS STAGE

CEMETERY

ST JOSEPH’S CEMETERY

151 FARMINGTON AVENUE

PLAINVILLE, CT

TUESDAY 12/9/25

 

NOTE- THIS IS THE SAME DAY AS THE SPECIAL MISSION IN WALLINGFORD FOR WAA

      Patriot Guard and Associates:

Sadly, we are called to stand for Walter “Wally” Salamon, U.S. Army, WWII.

Wally served as a Staff Sergeant in the US Army as a Combat Infantryman and had a tour in the Rhineland.

He was awarded: European African Middle East Campaign Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Combat Infantry Ribbon, Sharpshooter Badge and The American Campaign Theatre Ribbon.

We will stand a Flag Line at the church and 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

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**SPECIAL MISSION** WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA CONVOY ARRIVAL & CEREMONY, WALLINGFORD, CT. TUESDAY 12/9/2025 1215 HRS STAGE

December 5, 2025 by

** SPECIAL MISSION**

WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA CONVOY ARRIVAL & CEREMONY

WALLINGFORD TOWN HALL

45 SOUTH MAIN STREET

WALLINGFORD, CT

TUESDAY 12/9

1215hrs stage

 

 

 

Patriot Guard and Associates;

We are honored to have been invited to participate in the Wreaths Across America convoy arrival & ceremony at the Town Hall in Wallingford.

We will stand a Flag Line outside for the arrival of the convoy, then move inside for a Flag Line for the ceremony.

RC Linda–Daley Liversidge (203-915-8259) 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

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**HONOR MISSION** FRANK W. FORREST, US ARMY, VIETNAM, EAST HARTFORD, CT. SATURDAY 11/8/25, 0915 HRS STAGE

November 6, 2025 by

HONOR MISSION

FRANK W. FORREST, US ARMY, VIETNAM

 

CELEBRATION OF LIFE

SOUTH CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH

1301 FORBES STREET

EAST HARTFORD, CT

SATURDAY 11/8/25

0915 HRS STAGE

 

NOTE- THIS IS THE SAME DAY AND TIME AS ELKS MISSION AND SAME DAY FOR SPECIAL MISSION IN THE AFTERNOON

 

Patriot Guard and Associates:

 

Sadly, we are called to stand for Frank W. Forrest, U.S. Army, Vietnam.

 

In 1968, Frank was drafted into the United States Army and served in Vietnam as a Chaplain’s Assistant. He earned a Bronze Star and brought home amazing photos and stories from his tour. Frank went on to advocate for service members, veterans, and the veteran community. He served as Post Commander of Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 7659 in Glastonbury and Post 2083 in East Hartford. In 2017, he founded an organization called SOS Connecticut, an effort to collect and ship care packages to service members overseas—personally ensuring that troops knew their hometown was thinking of them.

 

We will stand a Flag Line for the Celebration of Life which is at 1000hs at the church.

 

RC Kevin Rancourt will be RCIC (860-819-4199)

 

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

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**HONOR MISSION** RAYMOND BROWN, US NAVY, WWII, MANCHESTER, CT. THURSDAY 11/13/25 ,1015HRS STAGE

November 5, 2025 by

** HONOR MISSION**

RAYMOND BROWN, US NAVY, WWII

 

CEMETERY

EAST STREET CEMETERY

240 EAST CENTER STREET

MANCHESTER, CT

THURSDAY 11/13/25

1015hrs stage

 

 

Patriot Guard and Associates;

 

Sadly, we are called to stand for Raymond Brown, US Navy, WWII.

 

Robert served in the US Navy as an Engineer aboard the USS Bashaw-241 Submarine and was awarded the Navy Occupation Medal.

 

The USS Bashaw-241, a Gato-Class submarine, conducted six war patrols in the Celebes, Philippines and South China Seas during WWII between 1944 and 1945 and later served in the Vietnam War.

 

We will stand a Flag Line at the cemetery.

This Hero was the father of a good friend of Rob Migliore and very sorry for the loss.

 

SC 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

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