Honor Mission
Andrew Ole Heggen, Jr.
United States Air Force
Vietnam War Era Veteran
Multi-City, NY - 08/15/2025
***UPDATED 13 August 2025 - 21:05 hrs***
Primary Staging Time and Location has changed.
See updated information below
Mission applies to the following Region(s):
Region 4, Region 5
About the Mission:
The family of Andrew Ole Heggen, Jr. has requested Patriot Guard Riders' participation in his military honors funeral services. Andrew, aged 72, passed away on February 16, 2025, in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Born on July 11, 1952, in Troy, New York, Andrew was educated at Averill Park High School and proudly served in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War. He enlisted on 30 April 1971 and was trained as a Radio Relay Equipment Repairman (AFSC 30450). He served for 4 years and 7 months on active duty, including almost 2 years assigned to the 1961st Communications Group (AFCS) at Clark Airbase in the Philippines. He was honorably discharged at the rank of Sergeant (E-4) and for his service, was awarded the Air Force Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal and the Air Force Longevity Servce Award.
After his military service, Andrew was employed by the Watervliet Arsenal where he became a skilled machinist.
Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:
UPDATED
08/15/2025 at 09:30 am
Staging Location:
Densmore Funeral Home
7 Sherman Ave.
Corinth, NY 12822
Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:
Jim "Fuzzy" Marshall
Special Information:
Stage with a flag line for dignified transfer. Escort to Saratoga National Cemetery to follow.
Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?
yes
Second Staging Date and Staging Time:
08/15/2025 at 10:30 am
Second Location:
Saratoga National Cemetery
200 Duell Rd.
Schuylerville, NY 12871
Second Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:
Jim "Fuzzy" Marshall
Second Stage - Special Information:
Please stage quietly and in accordance with current guidelines.
Is there a Third Stage to this Mission?
no
Submitted by:
Dan Nolin
rs 08/05; MER
