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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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**HONOR MISSION** WILLIAM J FRAZIER JR SK3 US NAVY VIETNAM ERA MIDDLETOWN, CT FRIDAY 03/15/2024 9AM STAGE

March 12, 2024 by
**HONOR MISSION**
WILLIAM JOSEPH FRAZIER JR  SK3
US NAVY 
VIETNAM ERA
 
CEMETERY ONLY
CT STATE VETERANS CEMETERY
317 BOW LA
MIDDLETOWN, CT 06457
FRIDAY 03/15/2024 
9AM STAGE
Patriot Guard and Associates;
Sadly We have been Requested to Stand in Honor for William Joseph Frazier Jr US Navy Vietnam Era.
Significant Duty Stations include the USS CASCADE AD-16 Homeported at Mayport, FL as a Storekeeper.
Significant Awards include the National Defense Service Medal.
We will Stand a Flag line for Burial Services and Military Honors.
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)
 
Gregg Barratt “Flag 7”
State Captain
CT Patriot Guard Riders
860-392-9638 (cell)
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**** HONOR MISSION** ANTHONY TORINO, U.S. ARMY, WALLINGFORD, CT. SATURDAY 2/17/24 0900 HRS STAGE

February 14, 2024 by

** HONOR MISSION**

ANTHONY TORINO, U.S. ARMY

SATURDAY 2/17/24  0900 HRS STAGE

CHURCH ONLY

CHURCH OF THE RESURRECTION

115 POND HILL ROAD

WALLINGFORD, CT  06492

 

 

 Patriot Guard and Associates;

Sadly, we have been requested to stand a Flag Line for Anthony Torino, U.S. Army.

Anthony served 6 years as a Military Policeman in the US Army and Army Reserves. He was awarded the Expert Rifle badge.

We will stand a Flag Line at the church and Military Honors will be rendered after the church service.RC Rob Migliore will be RCIC and have flags on site.

God Bless America, Our Troops and Our First Responders.

Gregg

 

Gregg Barratt “Flag 7”

State Captain

CT Patriot Guard Riders

860-392-9638 (cell)

statecaptain@ctpatriotguard.org

greggbarratt@gmail.com

Cell:860-392-9638

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**** HONOR MISSION** DAVID PLANTE, FIREFIGHTER/EMT, NORWICH, CT. FRIDAY 2/16/24 0900 HRS STAGE

February 13, 2024 by

** HONOR MISSION**

DAVID PLANTE, FF/EMT

FRIDAY 2/16/24  0900 HRS STAGE

CEMETERY ONLY

SACRED HEART CEMETERY

260 HARLAND ROAD

NORWICH, CT  06360

 

 

Patriot Guard and Associates;

 

Sadly, we have been requested to stand a Flag Line for David Plante, Firefighter/EMT.

 

David was a Firefighter for 50 years with the Taftville Fire Department and served as an EMT for 15 years with American Ambulance. David was also a member of the “Rider of Fire” motorcycle club.

We will stand a Flag Line at the cemetery.

Sr. RC Steve Marcolini will be RCIC and have flags on site.

God Bless America, Our Troops and Our First Responders.

Gregg

 

Gregg Barratt “Flag 7”

State Captain

CT Patriot Guard Riders

860-392-9638 (cell)

statecaptain@ctpatriotguard.org

greggbarratt@gmail.com

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