**HONOR MISSION**

BRUCE AVRITCH, USMC

87 NORTH SHORE ROAD    

 NOTE: THIS IS A PRIVATE RESIDENCE

BANTAM, CT

SATURDAY 7/18/26

1015HRS STAGE

Patriot Guard and Associates:

Sadly, we are called to stand for Bruce Arvitch, USMC

Bruce served as a SGT in the Marine Corps for 4 years and 6 months as a COBAL programmer.

He received the Good Conduct Medal, The Rifle Expert badge (2^nd award) and a letter of appreciation.

We will stand a Flag Line at the backyard of the residence where Military Honors will be rendered. Flags will be on site.

RC Kevin Rancourti 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

**HONOR MISSION**

JAMES CLYNCH, US AIR FORCE, KOREA

1. PATRICK AND ANTHONY CHURCH

285 CHURCH STREET

HARTFORD, CT

WEDNESDAY 7/15/26

0915HRS STAGE

ESCORT

VILLAGE CEMETERY

1 MARSH STREET

WETHERSFIELD, CT

Patriot Guard and Associates:

Sadly, we are called to stand for James Clynch, U.S. Air Force, Korea

Jim served from 1951-1955 during the Korean War. He was a crew chief for B-47 planes and other aircraft and was stationed in New York, Arizona, Goose Bay Labrador, Africa and England.

Jim devoted his life to helping veterans, serving as the Past Department Commander of the State of Connecticut Disabled Americans Veterans; Past Commander of the DAV Unknown Soldier Chapter 12 of Greater Hartford; DAV Homeless Veterans Chair; Rocky Hill Veterans Home Board of Directors; and Wethersfield Memorial Day committee. He was a 70 year member of the DAV and also a member of the American Legion and the Veteran of Foreign Wars. Jim was honored in 2019 as Italian American Man of the year in Connecticut for his federal, state and local advocacy, earning a reputation as a voice of the veterans. Among his many accomplishments, Jim helped make sure every town had a POW MIA flag in the State of CT to honor the missing veterans. Jim would lead the Wethersfield Memorial Day parade Disabled American Veterans each year.

We will stand a Flag Line at the Church, and escort to the cemetery and a Flag line Graveside. Flags will be on site.

SC Steve Marcolini will be RCIC (860-334-4616)

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**

FRANCIS CHIPMAN, US ARMY

BEAVERDALE MEMORIAL PARK

90 PINE ROCK AVENUE

NEW HAVEN, CT

TUESDAY 7/7/26

1115HRS STAGE

Patriot Guard and Associates:

Sadly, we are called to stand for Francis Chipman U.S. Army.

Francis served as a Medic in Germany and was awarded the Army Occupation Medal-Germany

We will stand a Flag Line at the Cemetery and flags will be on site.

RC Rob Migliore will be RCIC (860-494-3758)

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

CHUCK WOODIN, US NAVY/CORRECTIONS

CHURCH

ST JOSEPH’S CHURCH

33 QUEEN STREET

BRISTOL, CT

MONDAY 4/20/26

0945HRS STAGE

Escort to Cemetery

STATE VETERANS CEMETERY

317 BOW LANE

MIDDLETOWN, CT

Patriot Guard and Associates:

Sadly, we are called to stand for Chuck Woodin, U.S. Navy/Corrections.

Chuck served in the US Navy from 1979 to 1983 aboard the USS Truett (FF-1095) as a Welder and was awarded the Sea Service Deployment Ribbon and the Navy Expeditionary Medal

Following his military service, Chuck continued in public service with a 20-year career in the Connecticut Department of Correction. His time there reflected the same commitment to structure, responsibility, and public duty that defined his military years.

Chuck was always deeply rooted in the veteran community. He rose to positions of leadership within the American Legion, serving as Commander of Post 2 and later as Vice Commander of District 1. In those roles, he worked directly with veterans and their families, helping them navigate the challenges of post-service life while strengthening the network of support across Connecticut.

Recognizing the need for a stronger voice for veterans, Chuck brought that mission into public broadcasting. He helped establish Veterans Corner on Nutmeg TV, where he served as both host and producer. The program became a trusted and consistent platform dedicated to veterans, their families, and the organizations that support them. CT PGR was featured on this program last year.

We will stand a Flag Line at the church, provide an escort to the cemetery and a Flag Line at the cemetery.

ASC Gregg Barratt will be RCIC (860-394-0732) 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

HONOR MISSION

ROLAND WILLEY, US AIR FORCE

CALLING HOURS

BAILEY FUNERAL HOME

48 BROAD STREET

PLAINVILLE, CT

FRIDAY 4/10/26

0915HRS STAGE

Patriot Guard and Associates:

Sadly, we are called to stand for Roland Willey, U.S. Air Force.

Roland proudly served in the United States Air Force, participating in Operation Redwing in the South Pacific at Enewetak and Bikini Atolls in 1956 and later in Operation Plumbbob at the Nevada Test Site in 1957. –

We will stand a Flag Line at the funeral home for calling hours 1000-1200hrs.

RC Linda Liversidge-Daley will be RCIC (860-9158259) 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

**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