PGRNY Current Missions

Honor Mission

Thomas P. Dauenhauer

United States Navy
Vietnam War Era Veteran

Schuylerville, NY - 01-16-2026

***UPDATED 12 January 2026 - 15:35 hrs***
Primary Staging Location and time have changed.
See updated details below.

Mission applies to the following Region(s):

Region 4, Region 5

About the Mission:

The family of Thomas P. Dauenhauer has requested Patriot Guard Riders' participation in his military honors funeral services.  Thomas, age 80, died on December 20, 2025 at his home, surrounded by his loving family.

Born on November 21, 1945, in Syracuse, NY, Thomas was a graduate of Nottingham High School.  He continued his education at SUNY Brockport and. following his graduation, began teaching for a short time before enlisting in the United States Navy Reserve. He was called to active duty during the Vietnam War, on 24 May 1968.  He served for almost 26 months in the CIC (Combat Information Center) field, with that time being spent on Foreign and/or Sea Service.  He was honorably discharged at the rank of LtJG (Lieutenant Junior Grade, O-2) on 17 July 1970, and completed his inactive reserve obligation on 24 October 1973.  For his service, he would have been awarded a National Defense Service Medal.

After his military service, Tom worked for the federal government as a Special Agent for the FBI, until his retirement in 2000. Tom was very proud of his career, loved his country and was a true patriot.

Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:

UPDATED

01-16-2026 at 09:30 am

Staging Location:

Townley and Wheeler Funeral Home
21 Midline Rd.
Ballston Lake, NY 12019

Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:

Jim "Fuzzy" Marshall
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Special Information:

Staging with a flag line for a dignified transfer.  Anticipated KSU 10:00 am..

Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?

yes

Second Staging Date and Staging Time:

01-16-2026 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
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Second Stage - Special Information:

Interment with military honors scheduled for 11:00 am.  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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