Honor Mission
Michael J. Virostek
US Marine Corps
Vietnam War Veteran
Multi-City, NY - 12/10/2025
Mission applies to the following Region(s):
Region 8, Region 9
About the Mission:
This veteran faithfully and honorably executed his service to this country from June 1964 to June 1967. His specialty was an Infantry Assaultman trained in the use of rocket launchers, and portable flame throwers. He served overseas in Vietnam for 13 months. He attained the rank of Sergeant, being awarded the Purple Heart, Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal,Vietnam Service Medal w/ 2 Stars, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal w/1960 Device, Rifle Marksman Badge and Expert Badge - Pistol.
He then went on to work for Bell Telephone, but after an accident and his injuries from service, he became disabled. He was heavily involved in the creation of the Vietnam Memorial on Bald Hill in Farmingville, NY. The family has requested Patriot Guard Riders to stand and honor him for his service.
Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:
12/10/2025 at 09:00am
Staging Location:
Raynor & D'Andrea Funeral Home
245 Montauk Highway
West Sayville, NY 11796
Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:
Pete Jepson
631-922-6330
Special Information:
Please have flags for a flag line for family and friends, with a prayer service at 10am. After dignified transfer, escort will respond to Calverton.
Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?
yes
Second Staging Date and Staging Time:
12/10/2025 at 11:00am
Second Location:
Calverton National Cemetery
210 Princeton Blvd.
Calverton, NY 11933
Second Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:
Pete Jepson
631-922-6330
Second Stage - Special Information:
Assemble at front gate for arrival of escort. RCs Gene & Sue may be available for the gate after the NOA. Arrival expected to be 11:15 to 11:30. Any member may call me at 11 for progress of arrival.
Is there a Third Stage to this Mission?
no
Submitted by:
Pete Jepson SRC Region 9
rs 12/08; MER
