PGRNY Current Missions

Honor Mission

Richard M. Gatz

United States Navy
Vietnam War Veteran

Multi-City, NY - 05/01/2025

Mission applies to the following Region(s):

Region 8, Region 9

About the Mission:

This veteran honorably executed his duties to this nation from January 1969 to November 1970. He served a tour of duty in Vietnam as part of his service time. He attained the rating of Ships Serviceman 3 (Petty Officer 3rd Class), being awarded a Combat Action Ribbon, Army Meritorious Unit Citation, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal w/FMCI (2 stars), Republic of Vietnam Meritorious Unit Citation and Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal w/60 Device.

After his service he became a lineman with the Long Island Lighting Company, seving over 30 years with them. The family has requested Patriot Guard Riders to stand and honor him.

Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:

05/01/2025 at 10:40am

Staging Location:

St. Peter & Paul RC Church
781 Wading River Rd.
Manorville, NY  11949

Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:

Pete Jepson
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631-922-6330

Special Information:

At 11am, family meeting at the church (North of LIE), escort will ride past the home and then to Calverton National Cemetery. ETA at Calverton is 11:20am.

Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?

yes

Second Staging Date and Staging Time:

05/01/2025 at 10:55am

Second Location:

Calverton National Cemetery
210 Princeton lvd.
Calveterton, NY 11933

Second Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:

Gene / Sue Fronhoefer
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631-379-9788

Second Stage - Special Information:

Meet RCs Gene & Sue at front gate for arrival of escort. ETA 11:20am

Is there a Third Stage to this Mission?

no

Submitted by:

Pete Jepson SRC Region 9

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