PGRNY Completed Missions

Honor Mission

Robert R. Ward

US Air Force
Cold War Era Veteran

Multi-City, NY - 05/15/2025

Mission applies to the following Region(s):

Region 8, Region 9

About the Mission:

This veteran honorably executed his duties to this country from October 1980 to October 1984. He was schooled as a vehicle operator/ dispatcher and ended up driving all types of vehicles and some heavy equipment. He spent a year in Korea and upon return, was at March Air Force Base. He attained a rank of SRA being awarded AF Good Conduct Medal, AF Training Ribbon, AF Longevity Service Award Ribbon and AF Overseas Short Tour Ribbon.

He then went to work with the Town of Smithtown as a heavy equipment operator, retiring after 30 years. He then spent his time watching the grandchildren. The family has asked Patriot Guard Riders to stand and honor him.

Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:

05/15/2025 at 10:30am

Staging Location:

Branch Funeral Home
551 Route 25a
Miller Place, NY 11764

Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:

Pete Jepson
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631-922-6330

Special Information:

Prayer service at 11am and after dignified transfer escort will respond to Calverton National Cemetery.

Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?

yes

Second Staging Date and Staging Time:

05/15/2025 at 11:25am

Second Location:

Calverton National Cemetery
210 Princeton Blvd.
Calverton, NY 11933

Second Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:

Mike Osip
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631-494-8981

Second Stage - Special Information:

Meet at front gate with RC Mike.

Is there a Third Stage to this Mission?

no

Submitted by:

Pete Jepson SRC Region 9

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