Honor Mission
Pvt. Robert J. Budd
US Marine Corps
WW II KIA
Multi-City, NY - 10/09/2025
***UPDATED 08 October 2025 - 19:25 hrs***
Second Stage details have been added.
See staging details below.
Mission applies to the following Region(s):
Region 1, Region 2, Region 3
About the Mission:
It is with solemn pride that we remember PVT Robert J. Budd, US Marine Corps, born April 21, 1922, a native son of Syracuse, who gave his life in the service of his country during the early days of the Guadalcanal Campaign in World War II. He was killed in action on August 27, 1942, during a harrowing ambush near Kokumbona on the island’s northern coast. Born in Hoboken, NJ, and raised in Syracuse, Bob was known for his quiet courage.
The United States Marine Corps has requested our presence for the arrival of Pvt. Robert J. Budd at the Rochester International Airport.
Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:
10/09/2025 at 03:00pm
Staging Location:
Rochester International Airport
1200 Brooks Ave
Rochester, NY 14624
Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:
John McMullen
Special Information:
We will stage at Gate 5 on the eastern side of the Airport Terminal. To get there, access from Scottsville road going through the tunnel and a quarter mile on the left is Gate 5.
This access road runs parallel to Rt 390.
Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?
yes
Second Staging Date and Staging Time:
UPDATED
10/10/2025 at 10:00 am
Second Location:
Buranich Funeral Home
5431 W. Genesee St.
Camillus, NY 13031
Second Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:
UPDATED
Bruce Dauer
Second Stage - Special Information:
UPDATED
We will stage at Buranich Funeral Home at 10 am, stand a flag line for friends and family. The service is at 11am, We will escort to the cemetery after the service and stand at the graveside. Please stand with me to honor this hero of the "greatest generation", at his return and final farewell.
Is there a Third Stage to this Mission?
no
Submitted by:
Nigel Heaton
rs 10/08; MER
