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Events in April 2021

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4	5	6 10:00 am: Francis "Fran" Eugene Sniezek U.S.A. / 6 April 2021 / Ellwood City, PA 10:00 am – 4:00 pm April 6, 2021 Francis "Fran" Eugene Sniezek U.S. Army 6 April 2021 Ellwood City, PA The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited by the family of Francis "Fran" Eugene Sniezek, U.S. Army veteran, to stand in silent honor for his service then escort for the interment. Francis entered the U.S. Army April of 1970 with last duty assignment, the 84th Army Band in Germany and served until he was honorably discharged April of 1976, with the rank of Sergeant receiving the National Defense Service Medal. Francis served our country with honor, it's now our turn to stand in honor for him. Tuesday, 6 April 2021 Staging: 10:00 AM First Church of God 1862 Mercer Rd, Ellwood City, PA 16117 https://goo.gl/maps/qFPMBy8u7Rgmamhj8 Briefing: 10:15 AM Flag Line: 10:30 AM Family arriving at 10:30 AM Visitation from 11-1:30 PM Service at 2:00 PM Following the service, KSU for interment: TBD Camp Run United Presbyterian Church Camp Run Cemetery 489 Church Rd, Harmony, PA https://g.co/kgs/F9FjQz Members can attend all of a mission or any part of the mission. PGR sets no time for a member to escort and or stand a mission. We Thank you for whatever time you give us and the families of our heroes appreciate your time. Please be aware and alert of your surroundings. Also, before heading out please watch the weather, dress accordingly, bring your 3 X 5 handheld American flags and grab your masks. RCIC: Randy Ruff randyaruff@gmail.com (412) 613-2109 Read more	7 8:30 am: Monthly Moment Of Remembrance / 7 April 2021 / Cecil Township, PA 8:30 am – 9:30 am April 7, 2021 Monthly Moment Of Remembrance National Cemetery of the Alleghenies 7 April 2021 Cecil Township, PA The National Cemetery of the Alleghenies has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to stand in silent honor for veterans that have been interred the past month without military honors. They stood for us, now it's our turn to stand for them. Note that this is a recurring mission held on the first Wednesday of every month. Wednesday, 7 April 2021 Staging: 8:30 AM At the cemetery Welcome Center. *Please stay at the Welcome Center until after the mission briefing, once the briefing is over, we will all go as a group for the interment.* National Cemetery of the Alleghenies 1158 Morgan Rd, Cecil Township,PA 15017 https://goo.gl/maps/PJYsN Briefing: 8:45 AM Flag Line: 9:00 AM Members can attend all of a mission or any part of the mission. PGR sets no time for a member to escort and or stand a mission. We Thank you for whatever time you give us and the families of our heroes appreciate your time. Remember that the National Cemetery is a Federal Reservation and NO WEAPONS are permitted. Also, masks are required and to be worn while social distancing during the service, interment and if indoors. Before heading out please watch the weather, dress accordingly and bring your 3 X 5 hand held American flags. RCIC: Jim Shaw jeshaw@comcast.net (412) 217-5967 Read more, 12:30 pm: Cpl Ralph C. Franklin USAF Vietnam Veteran. LEO Retired. Annville PA 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm April 7, 2021 CPL Ralph C. Franklin US Air Force Vietnam Veteran Susquehanna Township Police Officer Retired Wednesday April 7th 2021 Indiantown Gap National Cemetery Annville Pa.17003 The Patriot Guard Riders have been asked to stand and honor United States Air Force Vietnam Veteran, and retired Susquehanna Township Police Officer Ralph C. Franklin. We have been asked to stand to honor Ralph as he is laid to rest with full military honors at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery on Wednesday April 7th, 2021. Ralph proudly served in the USAF from 1963-1967 After which he served as a police officer in the Susquehanna Township Police Dept, where he retired as a Corporal. Ralph was the first African American to be promoted and retire from the S.T.P.D. In 2020, his contributions in law enforcement were recognized and he was inducted into the Susquehanna Township Police Wall of Honor to serve in perpetuity. We will be there to stand for Ralph and to ensure he gets the honor he deserves as he goes to his final rest. Ralph C. Franklin is a true patriot that served our country with honor, overseas and at home and now it's our turn to stand and honor him. Staging: IGNC, 1230 Hrs. Interment: IGNC, Wednesday April 7th, 1300 Hrs. Indiantown Gap National Cemetery Annville PA 17003 Map: https://goo.gl/maps/qhbyQPg8evBbuTTG6 (Due to Current Covid restrictions we will stand our Flagline on the roadway leading to the committal site.) Stage in upper parking lot to the rear of the PA Memorial, (turn left at the US Flag Circle) DO NOT PROCEED TO COMMITTAL SITE WITHOUT PERMISSION. NOTE: Concealed carry permits are NOT recognized on military installations and federal reservations. Indiantown Gap National Cemetery is a federal reservation. Do not bring weapons or hazardous materials to this mission. RCIC: Russ Hogg E-Mail: russwilliamhogg@gmail.com For mission information, contact: Eric M. Cramer, Veterans Liaison East Email: pgrpa.vetrep.east@gmail.com Phone: 717-507-5213 Read more	8 8:30 am: August "Augie" Parilli Jr. U.S.A. / 8 April 2021 / Rochester & Cecil Township, PA 8:30 am – 9:30 am April 8, 2021 Update: The mission segment at the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies is "STAND DOWN", there will be no service at the cemetery. August "Augie" Parilli Jr. U.S. Army 8 April 2021 Rochester & Cecil Township, PA The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited by the family of August "Augie" Parilli Jr., U.S. Army veteran, to stand in silent honor for his service and interment at the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies. August proudly served in theatre during Vietnam in the U.S. Army from July of 1965 until he was honorably discharged, April of 1967. Decorations include the Vietnam Service Medal and the Vietnam Campaign Medal. Later August continued his service by supporting his community as a member of the VFW Post #128 Rochester, PA. August served our country and his community with honor, it's now our turn to stand in honor for him. Thursday, 8 April 2021 Staging: 8:30 AM St. Cecilia R.C. Church 632 Virginia Ave, Rochester, PA 15074 https://goo.gl/maps/ktqn7knVf1z1LJMK6 Briefing: 8:45 AM Flag Line: 9:00 AM Family arriving at 9:00 AM Service will be at 10:00 AM which will include the The Vietnam Honor Guard providing full Military Honors at the church. Following the Service, Stand Down For those wanting to be a part of the Honorable Escort, Secondary Staging: 1:15 PM William Murphy Funeral Home 349 Adams Street, Rochester, PA https://goo.gl/maps/Ud7nwaZJriQ5PevY6 KSU to NCOTA: 1:30 PM RCIC: Randy Ruff randyaruff@gmail.com (412) 613-2109 Alternate Staging: 2:00 PM Memorial Walkway, POW Circle located in the cemetery *Please stay at Memorial Walkway, POW Circle till after the Mission Briefing* National Cemetery of the Alleghenies 1158 Morgan Rd, Cecil Township,PA 15017 https://goo.gl/maps/PJYsN Briefing: 2:15 PM Flag Line: 2:30 PM Interment at 2:30 PM RCIC: Jim Shaw jeshaw@comcast.net (412) 217-5967 Members can attend all of a mission or any part of the mission. PGR sets no time for a member to escort and or stand a mission. We Thank you for whatever time you give us and the families of our heroes appreciate your time. Remember that the National Cemetery is a Federal Reservation and NO WEAPONS are permitted. Also, masks are required and to be worn while social distancing during the service, interment and if indoors. Before heading out please watch the weather, dress accordingly and bring your 3 X 5 hand held American flags. Read more	9	10 1:30 pm: Sgt Robert Vincent Coe USAF Vietnam Veteran Gettysburg Pa. 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm April 10, 2021 Sergeant Robert Vincent Coe US Air Force Vietnam Veteran Saturday April 10th 2021 Gettysburg Pa. 17325 The Patriot Guard Riders have been asked to stand to honor USAF Vietnam Veteran Sergeant Robert Vincent Coe for his service to our nation at his memorial service in Gettysburg Pa Robert worked as an Aircraft prop repairman during the Vietnam war. He received the National defense Service Medal, The Vietnam Service Medal, and the Airforce Good Conduct Medal Sgt Robert Vincent Coe is a true patriot who served our country with honor and now it's our turn to stand and honor him. Saturday February 10th, 2021 Staging: 1330 Hrs. Service: 1400-1700 Hrs. Gettysburg Area Recreation Authority 545 Long Lane Gettysburg Pa. 17325 Map: https://goo.gl/maps/tooeYUk1AoyThY6Q9 RCIC: E-mail: For mission information, contact: Eric M. Cramer, Veterans Liaison East Email: pgrpa.vetrep.east@gmail.com Phone: 717-507-5213 For mission information, contact: Eric M. Cramer, Veterans Liaison East Email: pgrpa.vetrep.east@gmail.com Phone: 717-507-5213 Read more
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18	19	20	21	22	23	24 11:00 am: Joshua Rush U.S.M.C. / 24 April 2021 / McMurray, PA 11:00 am – 4:00 pm April 24, 2021 Joshua Rush U.S. Marine Corps 24 April 2021 McMurray, PA The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited by the family of Joshua Rush, U.S. Marine Corps veteran, to stand in silent honor for his service. Joshua proudly served from 2007 until he was honorably discharged, receiving the National Defense Service Medal in 2008. Joshua served our country with honor, it's now our turn to stand in honor for him. Saturday, 24 April 2021 Staging: 11:00 AM Pittsburgh Cremation & Funeral Care 3287 Washington Rd, McMurray, PA 15317 https://goo.gl/maps/ws65jhYcUxL9B9wU7 Briefing: 11:15 AM Flag Line: 11:30 AM Visitation 1-3 PM After the visitation Stand Down, there will not be an interment. Members can attend all of a mission or any part of the mission. PGR sets no time for a member to escort and or stand a mission. We Thank you for whatever time you give us and the families of our heroes appreciate your time. Before heading out please watch the weather, dress accordingly, grab your masks and bring your 3 X 5 hand held American flags. RCIC: Larry Gabler l.ga@comcast.net (412) 849-0696 Read more, 5:00 pm: 2021 Mountain Man Memorial March & Legacies Alive / 24 April 2021 / Beaver, PA 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm April 24, 2021 2021 Mountain Man Memorial March Legacies Alive 24 April 2021 Beaver, PA The Patriot Guard Riders of Pennsylvania have been invited by Legacies Alive to escort for the final leg of the Mountain Man Memorial March (MMMM). Legacies Alive strengthens and supports every family of the Fallen and brings National Awareness to the life and character of each service member who paid the ultimate sacrifice. Master Sergeant Ben Linkous will march 26.2 miles in Beaver County, PA while wearing a 40lb. rucksack to honor our local Gold Star Families Fallen Heroes. . Saturday, 24 April 2021 Staging: 5:00 PM Thursday's 410 Wolf Ln, Beaver, PA 15009 https://goo.gl/maps/z7vBRewLmNdA496J7 Briefing: 5:15 PM Awaiting arrival of the MMMM then KSU, escorting to the final leg: 5:30 PM Honor & Remember Ceremony at 6PM Kelly's Riverside 1458 Riverside Dr, Beaver, PA 15009 https://goo.gl/maps/s5n8j8DX3SDGtvfh8 Finish Line will feature uniting Gold Star Families, DJ, food and beverages. For more information on Legacies Alive their website is www.legaciesalive.com Members can attend all of a mission or any part of the mission. PGR sets no time for a member to escort and or stand a mission. We Thank you for whatever time you give us and the families of our heroes appreciate your time. Before heading out please watch the weather, dress accordingly, grab your masks and large Bike Flags are needed if owned. RCIC: Randy Ruff randyaruff@gmail.com (412) 613-2109 Read more
25	26	27 9:00 am: Dale Eugene Lucas USAF & USAR / 27 April 2021 / Milesburg, PA 9:00 am – 12:00 pm April 27, 2021 Dale Eugene Lucas U.S. Air Force & U.S. Army Reserves Vietnam Era Veteran 27 April 2021 Milesburg, PA The Patriot Guard Riders of Pennsylvania have been invited by the family of Dale E. Lucas, U.S. Air Force and the U.S. Army Reserves veteran, to stand in silent honor for his service then escort for the interment. Dale entered the U.S. Air Force, having served 9 years during the Vietnam Era as an Aerospace Ground Equipment Repair Technician for Tactical Air Command then transferred into the U.S. Army Reserves until honorably discharged, retiring after 20 years of service. Decorations include the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award, Air Force Good Conduct Medal w/ two Oak Leaf Clusters, National Defense Service Medal and the Air Force Longevity Service Award w/ one Oak Leaf Cluster. Dale served our country with honor, it's now our turn to honor him. Tuesday, 27 April 2021 Staging: 9:00 AM Snappy's 203 Mill St, Milesburg, PA 16853 https://goo.gl/maps/jkh7Q4FQgMKvTqvE9 Briefing: 9:15 AM KSU: 9:30 AM Upon arrival, Flag Line set Dean K. Wetzler Funeral Home 201 Water St, Milesburg, PA 16853 https://goo.gl/maps/iJU41zBFxmLJZRHG7 Family arriving at 10:00 AM Service at 11:00 AM For those wanting to attend the Visitation, it is scheduled for Monday, the 26th of April 6-8:00 PM Dean K. Wetzler Funeral Home 201 Water St, Milesburg, PA 16853 https://goo.gl/maps/iJU41zBFxmLJZRHG7 Members can attend all of a mission or any part of the mission. PGR sets no time for a member to escort and or stand a mission. We Thank you for whatever time you give us and the families of our heroes appreciate your time. Please be aware and alert of your surroundings. Also, before heading out please watch the weather, dress accordingly, bring your 3 X 5 handheld American flags and grab your masks. RCIC: Chuck "Hillbilly" Cartright hillbilly091965@gmail.com (814) 515-9619 Read more, 9:30 am: Lcpl. Walter R, Boyer USMA Vietnam Veteran Redlion Pa. 9:30 am – 10:30 am April 27, 2021 Lance Corporal Walter R. Boyer USMC Vietnam Veteran April 27th 2021 Red Lion Pa. The Patriot Guard Riders have been asked by the family of US Marine Corps Veteran Lcpl. Walter R. Boyer. He served his country for 8 years as a proud Marine, fighting in the Vietnam War. He was a member of the Dallastown American Legion Post 605 and was a past Post Commander also serving on the honor guard. He had also helped to start up Post 35. Walter served his country honorably in the Vietnam War and we will be there to honor his service to our nation with a flag line at his celebration of life and provide escort to Susquehanna Memorial Gardens Cemetery, where we will stand in humbled silence as he is laid to rest with Military honors by Dallastown American Legion Post 605 Honor Guard. Lance Corporal Walter R, Boyer is a true patriot who served our country with honor and now it's our turn to stand and honor him. Service April 27th 2021 Olewiler & Heffner Funeral Chapel 35 Gotham Place Red Lion Pa 17356 Staging: 0930 Hrs. Viewing: 1000-1100Hrs. Service: 1100 Hrs. Escort: Following Service. Map : https://g.page/olewilerheffnertributes?share Interment: April 27th 2021 Susquehanna Memorial Gardens 250 Chestnut Hill rd. York Pa 17402 Staging: 1100 Hrs. Service: 1130 Hrs. MAP https://goo.gl/maps/PSZpzoWJmMUmpAiYA RCIC: David All E-Mail: n3xudfm@gmail.com Eric M. Cramer, Veterans Liaison East Email: pgrpa.vetrep.east@gmail.com Phone: 717-507-5213 Read more	28	29	30 11:30 am: Spc4 LaRue M. Hess Us Army Koean/Vietnam War Veteran. Mechanicsburg Pa. 11:30 am – 12:30 pm April 30, 2021 (Very Short Notice) Spc4 LaRue M. Hess US Army Korean War/Vietnam Veteran Friday April 30th 2021 Mechanicsburg Pa. 17050 The Patriot Guard Riders have been asked to honor Spc 4 LaRue M. Hess, for his service to our country at his celebration of life on Friday April 30th at Hope United Methodist Church. And provide an escort to his final rest. LaRue was a U.S. Army veteran having served in the MP 549 as well as the Infantry, serving in Korea, Panama, and Vietnam. He was retired from the Naval Support Activity in Mechanicsburg where he had worked as a computer programmer analyst. He was a member of the Mechanicsburg Club and the Lower Allen VFW 7530 where he had served as both Secretary and as part of the Honor Guard detail. We will stand a flag line to honor Spc4 LaRue M. Hess for his service to our country at his viewing and then escort him to his final rest at Mechanicsburg Cemetery where he will receive military honors. Spc4 Hess a true American Patriot that has served this nation with honor. Now it's our turn to honor him Date: Friday April 30th, 2021 Staging: 1130 Hrs. Viewing: 1200-1300 Hrs. Service: 1300 Hrs. Hope United Methodist Church 6260 Carlisle Pike Mechanicsburg Pa. 17050 Map: https://goo.gl/maps/VQUzmyKWRmzUZy457 Escort: Following Service Mechanicsburg Cemetery 320 S Frederick St, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 Map: https://goo.gl/maps/ehFBYzJM54TAGPB76 RCIC: Steve Vassar Email: Unionff428@aol.com For mission information, contact: Eric M. Cramer Veterans Liaison East Email: pgrpa.vetrep.east@gmail.com Phone: 717-507-5213 Read more

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