PGRNY Completed Missions

Honor Mission

Thomas M. Polis

United States Army
Korean War Era Veteran

Milti - City, NY - 05/16/2025

Mission applies to the following Region(s):

Region 8, Region 9

About the Mission:

The family of Thomas M. Polis has requested Patriot Guard Riders' participation at his final military honors.

Thomas Polis proudly served in the US Army during the Korean War. He was stationed in Germany and worked on the Army's missile program. Upon discharge from active duty Thomas continued on as an Army reservist serving a total of 41 years of combined service. Awards and commendations include Good Conduct Medal, Occupation Medal (Germany) and National Defense Service Medal.

Upon retirement, Thomas continued working on the missile program for General Electric Corporation and also worked for Channel 13 TV as a technician.

Please join in honoring Thomas and his life of service.

Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:

05/16/2025 at 9:00 am

Staging Location:

Moloney’s Holbrook Funeral Home
825 Main St
Holbrook, NY 11741
Map to funeral home


Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:

John Merkle
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631-428-3177

Special Information:

Please bring your own flags. After a dignified transfer, we will proceed to Good Sheppard Church.

Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?

yes

Second Staging Date and Staging Time:

05/16/202509 at 9:30 am

Second Location:

Good Shepherd Catholic Church
1370 Grundy Ave
Holbrook, NY 11741
Map to Church

Second Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:

John Merkle
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631-428-3177

Second Stage - Special Information:

Please stage at the church entrance and await the arrival of the procession from Maloney Funeral Home.

Is there a Third Stage to this Mission?

yes

Third Staging Date and Staging Time:

05/16/2025 at 11:15 am

Third Location:

Holy Sepulchre Cemetery
3442 NY-112,
Coram, NY 11727
Map to cemetery

Third Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:

TBD

Third Stage - Special Information:

Please stage at the Admin Building with RC Mike Osip. Entrance is off Granny Road for the admin building.

Submitted by:

John Joseph Merkle

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