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**HONOR MISSION** RICHARD CASE. US ARMY, MIDDLETOWN, CT. FRIDAY, 10/10 ,1115HRS STAGE

October 7, 2025 by

 ** HONOR MISSION**

RICHARD CASE
US ARMY

 

CEMETERY

STATE VETERANS CEMETERY

317 BOW LANE

MIDDLETOWN, CT

Friday 10/10/25

1115hrs stage

 

Patriot Guard and Associates;

Sadly, we are called to stand for Richard Case, US Army.

Robert served in the US Army as a Paratrooper and Light Weapons Infantryman. He was awarded the Good Conduct Medal and the Parachute Badge.

Richard was the father of our own PGR member Mike Case and we are sorry for your loss.

We will stand a Flag Line at the cemetery.

SC Steve Marcolini (860-334-4616) will be RC  and flags will be provided.

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**HONOR MISSION** JAMES BRADY, US ARMY, WALLINGFORD, CT. MONDAY 09/15/25, 0915 HRS STAGE

September 14, 2025 by

 ** HONOR MISSION**

JAMES BRADY, US ARMY

 

MOST HOLY TRINITY CHURCH

87 NORTH COLONY STREET

WALLINGFORD, CT 06492

MONDAY 9/15/25

0915 HRS STAGE

 

CEMETERY

ST JOHN CEMETERY

400 CHRISTIAN STREET

WALLINGFORD, CT  06492

 

Patriot Guard and Associates;

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

James served as a Hospital Corpsman in a MASH unit attached to the First Cavalry Division of the United States Army in post-hostilities Korea.

We will stand a Flag Line at the church and cemetery.

SC Steve Marcolini (860-334-4616) 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** GEORGE MILLER, US ARMY, VIETNAM, MIDDLETOWN, CT. MONDAY 07/14/25, 0915 HRS STAGE

July 13, 2025 by

** HONOR MISSION**

GEORGE MILLER, US ARMY, VIETNAM

 

CEMETERY ONLY

STATE VETERANS CEMETERY

317 BOW LANE

MIDDLETOWN, CT

MONDAY 7/14/25

0915 HRS STAGE

 

Patriot Guard and Associates;

Sadly, we are called to stand for George Miller, US Army, Vietnam.

George served his country as a Sergeant in the 4th Infantry Division in Vietnam and was a member of the Vietnam Veterans of America, American Legion and the Veterans of Foreign Wars.

 He was awarded The Purple Heart, The Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, The Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, National Vietnam Service Medal with Device and the Rifle Expert Badge.

We will stand a Flag Line at the cemetery for Military Honors.

SC Greg Karal (860-922-5559) will be RCIC and flags will be provided.

 

Gregg Barratt, Regional State Captain, New England

Assistant State Captain, CT

Patriot Guard Riders

860-392-9638

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**** HONOR MISSION***ROLAND LIBBY, US COAST GUARD, NEW BRITAIN, CT. FRIDAY 8/9/24 1015 HRS STAGE

August 6, 2024 by

** HONOR MISSION**

ROLAND LIBBY, US COAST GUARD

FRIDAY 8/9/24  1015 HRS STAGE

FAIRVIEW CEMETERY

120 SMALLY STREET

NEW BRITAIN, CT  06051

 

Patriot Guard and Associates;

Sadly, we have been requested to stand a Flag Line for Roland Libby, US Coast Guard.

Roland served 6 years in the Coast Guard and was assigned to the training center in Yorktown, VA.

 

We will stand a Flag Line at the cemetery.

RC Tom West (860-302-6644) will be RCIC and Flags will be on site

God Bless America, Our Troops and First Responders.

Regards,

Gregg Barratt

STATE CAPTAIN

CT PATRIOT GUARD RIDERS

statecaptain@ctpatriotguard.org

greggbarratt@gmail.com

Cell:860-392-9638

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**SPECIAL MISSION- VETERANS LUNCHEON** SATURDAY 6/15/24, WESTBROOK, CT 1015HRS STAGE

June 13, 2024 by
**SPECIAL MISSION** 
VETERANS LUNCHEON 
WESTBROOK ELKS LODGE 1784 
142 SEASIDE AV
WESTBROOK CT 06498
SATURDAY 6/15/2024
1015hrs STAGE
Patriot Guard and Associates;
We are Honored to have been invited to participate in the Veterans Luncheon being held at the Westbrook Elks Lodge #1784 142 Seaside Ave, Westbrook, CT. Veterans and Guests from various Residential settings, and towns are expected to attend.
We will Stand a Flag Line for the Arrival of Veterans and Guests. Members have been invited to have lunch as well.
RC Rob Migliore (203-815-9687) will be RCIC with Flags on Site.
Of note, this Special Mission occurs at approximately the same time as two Honor Missions the same day.  While members are encouraged to attend any mission they would like, we make Honor MIssions the priority for the families and the Hero.
God Bless America, Our Troops and First Responders.

Regards,

Gregg Barratt

STATE CAPTAIN

CT PATRIOT GUARD RIDERS

statecaptain@ctpatriotguard.org

greggbarratt@gmail.com

Cell:860-392-9638

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*** HONOR MISSION*** KEVIN O’DAY, US NAVY/CT PGR MEMBER, PLAINFIELD, CT. FRIDAY 6/14/24 0900 HRS STAGE

June 12, 2024 by

** HONOR MISSION**

KEVIN O’DAY, CPO, US NAVY

FRIDAY 6/14/24  0900 HRS STAGE

EVERGREEN CEMETERY

PLAINFIELD ROAD (I cannot locate exact street address but cemetery shows up on GPS)

PLAINFIELD, CT  06374

 

CELEBRATION OF LIFE- JEWETT CITY VFW

263 TAYLOR HILL ROAD

JEWETT CITY, CT  06351

 

 

Patriot Guard and Associates;

 

Sadly, we have been requested to stand a Flag Line for one of our own PGR members, Kevin Eugene O’Day, CPO, US Navy.

 

Kevin proudly served his country in the United States Navy for over 22 years as a Nuclear Propulsion Plant Operator, retiring as Chief Petty Officer. He served on the USS L.Y. Spear (AS-36), USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN-69), USS Dallas (SSN-700), and the USS Henry M. Jackson (SSBN-730). He received numerous commendations throughout his naval career.

 

We will stand a Flag Line at the cemetery, then move to Jewett City VFW, stand a Flag Line for entrance of family and friends to Kevin’s Celebration of Life.

 

SC Gregg Barratt will be RCIC and have flags on site.

 

God Bless America, Our Troops and Our First Responders.

 

Gregg

God Bless America, Our Troops and First Responders.

Regards,

Gregg Barratt

STATE CAPTAIN

CT PATRIOT GUARD RIDERS

statecaptain@ctpatriotguard.org

greggbarratt@gmail.com

Cell:860-392-9638

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*** HONOR MISSION*** RICHARD THOMAS AVRITCH, US ARMY, KOEARN WAR ERA, BRISTOL, CT. SATURDAY 6/15/24 0900

June 12, 2024 by

** HONOR MISSION**

RICHARD THOMAS AVRITCH, US ARMY- KOREAN WAR ERA

SATURDAY 6/15/24  0900 HRS STAGE

PEACEDALE CEMETERY

JOHN P CASEY ROAD (APPROX # IS 300)

BRISTOL, CT  06010

 

 Patriot Guard and Associates;

Sadly, we have been requested to stand a Flag Line for Richard Thomas Avritch, US Army.

Richard proudly served in the US Army, Korean War Era with time spent in Germany, as a Forward Observer for a 155 mm unit.

We will stand a Flag Line at the cemetery.

SC Greg Karal will be RCIC and have flags on site. 860-922-5559

 

Of note, this is 1 of 2 Honor Missions we have on Saturday with the other in Newtown.

 

God Bless America, Our Troops and Our First Responders.

 

Gregg Barratt

STATE CAPTAIN

CT PATRIOT GUARD RIDERS

statecaptain@ctpatriotguard.org

greggbarratt@gmail.com

Cell:860-392-9638

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**** HONOR MISSION** ALBERT LANGLOIS, U.S. ARMY, VIETNAM, PLAINFIELD, CT. FRIDAY 5/10/24 1000 HRS STAGE

May 8, 2024 by

** HONOR MISSION**

ALBERT LANGLOIS, U.S. ARMY, VIETNAM

FRIDAY 5/10/24 1000 HRS STAGE

CHURCH ONLY

JOHN THE APOSTLE CHURCH

10 RAILROAD AVENUE

PLAINFIELD, CT  06374

 

 

Patriot Guard and Associates;

Sadly, we have been requested to stand a Flag Line for Albert Langlois U.S. Army-Vietnam.Albert served in the US Army from 1969-1971 as an infantry squad leader and was a Vietnam Veteran.  Sadly, he suffered from the effects of Agent Orange for many years.

He was awarded the National Defense Service medal, Vietnam Service medal, Vietnam Campaign medal w/60 DVC, Combat Infantry Badge, Army Commendation Medal, Overseas Bar Marksman (M-16) Sharpshooter (M-16) and Expert (M-60)

We will stand a Flag Line at the church.

Linda Liversidge-Daley will be RCIC and have flags on site.

God Bless America, Our Troops and Our First Responders.

Gregg

STATE CAPTAIN

CT PATRIOT GUARD RIDERS

statecaptain@ctpatriotguard.org

greggbarratt@gmail.com

Cell:860-392-9638

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**HONOR MISSION** RONALD J REID CSSN US NAVY VIETNAM ERA MIDDLETOWN CT TUESDAY 04/16/2024 1PM STAGE

April 13, 2024 by
**HONOR MISSION**
RONALD JAMES REID CSSN
US NAVY
VIETNAM ERA 
 
CEMETERY ONLY
CT STATE VETERANS CEMETERY
317 BOW LA
MIDDLETOWN, CT 06457
TUESDAY 04/16/2024
1PM STAGE
Patriot Guard and Associates;
Sadly, We have been Requested to Stand in Honor for Ronald James Reid CSSN US Navy Vietnam Era.
Significant Duty Stations include the USS ALBEMARLE AV-5 as a Commissaryman
.
Significant Awards include the National Defense Service Medal.
We will Stand a Flag Line for Burial Services and Military Honors at the Columbarium.
RC Steve Marcolini (860) 334-4616 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)
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*HONOR MISSION** GERHART J RISTAU SR FTG3 US NAVY VIETNAM ERA DANBURY CT SATURDAY 04/06/2024 10AM STAGE

April 4, 2024 by
**HONOR MISSION**
GERHART “KOOKIE” JOHN RISTAU SR  FTG3
US NAVY
VIETNAM ERA
 
FUNERAL HOME ONLY
DANBURY MEMORIAL AND CREMATION
117 SOUTH ST
DANBURY, CT 06810
SATURDAY 04/06/2024
10AM STAGE
Patriot Guard and Associates;
Sadly We have been Requested to Stand in Honor for Gerhart “Kookie” John Ristau Sr  FTG3 US Navy Vietnam Era.
Significant Duty Stations include the USS Galveston CLG3 Homeported in San Diego CA as a Fire Control Technician.
Significant Awards include the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal.
We will Stand a Flag Line for the arrival of Family & Guests, Memorial Services and Military Honors at the Funeral Home.
RC Tom Wood (860) 302-6644 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)
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