PGRNY Current Missions

Honor Mission

Gary E. Gilchrist

United States Marine Corps
Cold War Era Veteran

Multi-City, NY - 06/20/2025

Mission applies to the following Region(s):

Region 4, Region 5

About the Mission:

The family of Gary E. Gilchrist has requested Patriot Guard Riders' participation in his military honors funeral services. Gary, 83, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 7, 2025 at his home.

Gary graduated from Argyle Central School in 1960. He enlisted in the US Marine Corps on 27 September of that year and was trained as a Tracked Vehicle Repairman (Specialty Code 2141).  He served on active duty for 4 years, including 14 months of overseas duty.  He was honorably discharged at the rank of Corporal (E-4), and for his service was awarded a Good Conduct Medal, Marine Corps Expeditionary Medal and Expert Qualification Badge - Rifle.

Gary retired from Zak Inc, in Troy, NY.  He was was a member of the American Legion Post 1518 in Argyle and also the VFW Post 7291 in Greenwich.

Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:

06/20/2025 at 08:45am

Staging Location:

Kilmer Funeral Home
123 Main Street
Argyle, NY 12809

Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:

Dan Nolin
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Special Information:

We will stage with a flag line for dignified transfer and then escort to Saratoga National Cemetery for a 10am service.

Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?

yes

Second Staging Date and Staging Time:

06/20/2025 at 09:30am

Second Location:

Saratoga National Cemetery
200 Duell Rd.
Schuylerville, NY 12871

Second Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:

Dan Nolin
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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

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