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.
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
(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
Monthly Moment Of Remembrance
National Cemetery of the Alleghenies
5 May 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, 5 May 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.
Edna G. McConaghy
U.S. Navy
7 May 2021
Mill Hall, PA
The Patriot Guard Riders of Pennsylvania have been invited by the family of Edna G. McConaghy , U.S. Navy veteran, to escort to the cemetery for the interment.
Edna served in the U.S. Navy and was honorably discharged January of 1950. Following time served, Edna became a Registered Nurse and was employed by the former Philadelphia Naval Hospital as a Labor and Delivery Nurse.
Edna served our country and her community with honor, it's now our turn to honor her.
Friday, 7 May 2021
Staging: 9:00 AM
Walmart
167 Hogan Blvd, Mill Hall, PA 17751
https://goo.gl/maps/gjVw68pWrqKyabm86
Briefing: 9:15 AM
Hearse expected to arrive at 10:00 AM
KSU: TBD
Schnecks Cemetery
Howard, PA 16841
https://goo.gl/maps/qiThZZsqrZVV7AMFA
Upon arrival, we will follow the hearse in then depart the cemetery because the family requests a private interment. Once we leave the cemetery, we will Stand Down.
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.
Spc5 Geoffrey Charles Baer
US Army Vietnam Veteran
Wednesday May 12th 2021
Hellertown Pa. 18055
The Patriot Guard Riders have been asked to honor Spc5 Geoffrey Charles Baer, for his service to our country at his committal Wednesday May 12th at Union Cemetery of Hellertown
Geoffrey served our country faithfully in the US Army during the Vietnam War. For his service Geoffrey received the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal, 3 O/S Bars, Vietnam Campaign Medal with 60 Device, Vietnam Cross of Gallantry w/Palm, Bronze Star Medal w/2 Oak Leaf Clusters.
We will meet with American Legion Riders of post 397 Were Geoffrey was Sergeant at Arms, a past Commander, and also an American Legion Rider. We will escort Specialist Baer to his final rest at Union Cemetery of Hellertown where we will stand to honor his service to our country. Spc5 Geoffrey Charles Baer is a true American Patriot that has served this nation with honor. Now it's our turn to stand and honor him
Date: May 12th 2021
Staging: 0930 Hrs.
Escort: KSU 10:00 Hrs.
Heintzelman Funeral Home
326 Main Street
Hellertown Pa. 18055
Map: https://goo.gl/maps/2n6wk2H46PGXjPkW8
Service: 1100 Hrs.
Staging: 1030 Hrs. (If meeting at cemetery)
Union Cemetery of Hellertown
85 Main Street
Hellertown Pa 18055
Map: https://goo.gl/maps/yjvpQz1aVu5ur6wS6
RCIC: Bill Ryan
Email: Patriot@rcn.com
For mission information, contact:
Eric M. Cramer Veterans Liaison East
Email: pgrpa.vetrep.east@gmail.com
Phone: 717-507-5213
Raymond C. Noakes
USA & USAR
Vietnam Veteran
14 May 2021
Pittsburgh, PA
The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited by the family of Raymond C. Noakes, U.S. Army and U.S. Army Reserves veteran, to stand in silent honor for his service then escort to the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies for the interment.
Raymond served in the U.S. Army February of 1966, having served in theatre during Vietnam then transferred to the U.S. Army Reserves September of 1968 with last duty assignment, Company C 2nd Battalion 5th Cavalry 1st Cavalry Division and was honorably discharged with the rank of Sergeant February of 1972.
Decorations include the Air Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal and the Vietnam Campaign Medal.
Raymond served our country with honor, it's now our turn to honor him.
Friday, 14 May 2021
Staging: 9:15 AM
Griffith Funeral Home, Inc.
5636 Brownsville Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15236
https://goo.gl/maps/mU1EzcN6yaSVEgZW6
Briefing: 9:30 AM
Flag Line: 9:45 AM
Visitation 10-1:00 PM
Service at 1:00 PM
Following the service KSU, escorting for interment:
National Cemetery of the Alleghenies
1158 Morgan Rd, Cecil Township,PA 15017
https://goo.gl/maps/PJYsN
Interment at 2:30 PM
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 grab your masks, they need to be worn while social distancing during the service and interment and once indoors.
Also before heading out, please watch the weather, dress accordingly and bring your 3 X 5 handheld American flags.
RCIC: Randy Toomey
randi2me@aol.com
(412) 377-0799
Sergeant Kevin K. Hostetter
USMC WoT Iraq War Veteran
Monday May 17th 2021
Myerstown Pa. 17067
The Patriot Guard Riders have been asked to honor Sergeant Kevin K. Hostetter, for his service to our country with an escort to his final rest at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery. Monday May 17th From Grose Funeral Home Myerstown Pa.
Kevin served our country faithfully in the US Marine Corp for 8 years during the War on Terror serving in Iraq. For his service Sergeant Hostetter received the Navy Unit Commendation Ribbon, Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal with Star Denoting 2nd award, National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terror Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terror Service Medal, Sea Service Deployment Ribbon
We will meet at Grose Funeral Home in Myerstown and Escort Sergeant Hostetter to his final rest at IGNC. We will stand to honor his service to our country. Sergeant Kevin K. Hostetter is an American Patriot that has served his country with honor. Now it's our turn to stand and honor him
Date: Monday May 17th 2021
Staging: 0945 Hrs.
Escort: KSU 1100 Hrs.
Grose Funeral Home
358 W. Washington Street
Myerstown Pa 17067
Map: https://goo.gl/maps/zsiGE7N5JUgo22TLA
Staging: 1300 Hrs.
Service: 1330 Hrs.
Indiantown Gap National Cemetery
Annville PA 17003
Map: https://goo.gl/maps/jLBtWTMTicnPzDLa7
RCIC: Dave Lyons
Email: Goofin2@gmail.com
(Due to Current Covid restrictions at IGNC we will stand our Flagline on the upper roadway leading to the committal site by the PA Memorial.)
For mission information, contact:
Eric M. Cramer Veterans Liaison East
Email: pgrpa.vetrep.east@gmail.com
Phone: 717-507-5213
Sergeant Kevin K. Hostetter
USMC WoT Iraq War Veteran
Monday May 17th 2021
Myerstown Pa. 17067
The Patriot Guard Riders have been asked to honor Sergeant Kevin K. Hostetter, for his service to our country with an escort to his final rest at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery. Monday May 17th From Grose Funeral Home Myerstown Pa.
Kevin served our country faithfully in the US Marine Corp for 8 years during the War on Terror serving in Iraq. For his service Sergeant Hostetter received the Navy Unit Commendation Ribbon, Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal with Star Denoting 2nd award, National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terror Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terror Service Medal, Sea Service Deployment Ribbon
We will meet at Grose Funeral Home in Myerstown and Escort Sergeant Hostetter to his final rest at IGNC. We will stand to honor his service to our country. Sergeant Kevin K. Hostetter is an American Patriot that has served his country with honor. Now it's our turn to stand and honor him
Date: Monday May 17th 2021
Staging: 1045 Hrs.
Escort: KSU 1230 Hrs.
Grose Funeral Home
358 W. Washington Street
Myerstown Pa 17067
Map: https://goo.gl/maps/zsiGE7N5JUgo22TLA
Staging: 1300 Hrs.
Service: 1330 Hrs.
Indiantown Gap National Cemetery
Annville PA 17003
Map: https://goo.gl/maps/jLBtWTMTicnPzDLa7
RCIC: Dave Lyons
Email: Goofin2@gmail.com
(Due to Current Covid restrictions at IGNC we will stand our Flagline on the upper roadway leading to the committal site by the PA Memorial.)
For mission information, contact:
Eric M. Cramer Veterans Liaison East
Email: pgrpa.vetrep.east@gmail.com
Phone: 717-507-5213
MSG Raymond "Ray" Fetty Retired
U.S. Marine Corps & U.S. Army
Vietnam Veteran
20 May 2021
Cecil Township, PA
The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited by the family of Master Sergeant Raymond "Ray" Fetty Retired, U.S. Marine Corps and U.S. Army veteran, to stand in silent honor at the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies for the interment.
Raymond served in the U.S. Marine Corps then transferred to the U.S. Army November of 1959, having served during Vietnam and was honorably discharged, retiring with the rank of Master Sergeant February of 1980.
Decorations include the Meritorious Service Medal w/ one Oak Leaf Cluster, Army Commendation Medal w/ 3 Oak Leaf Clusters, Good Conduct Medal (7th Award), National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Overseas Service Ribbon w/ 5 Bars and the Republic of Vietnam Cross of Gallantry Medal Unit Citation w/ Palm.
Raymond served our country with honor, it's now our turn to honor him.
Thursday, 20 May 2021
Staging: 12:15 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: 12:30 PM
Flag Line: 12:45 PM
Interment at 1:00 PM
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 grab your masks, they need to be worn while social distancing during the service and interment and once indoors.
Also before heading out, please watch the weather, dress accordingly and bring your 3 X 5 handheld American flags.
The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited by Murraysville Alliance Church, to stand in honor for The THIN BLUE LINE service for all Western Pennsylvania Police Officers, Active Duty or Retired, their families and to honor our Fallen.
During the service a wreath will be laid for our Fallen, those who risked their lives saving countless lives.
Patriot Guard Riders and all who stand with us are encouraged to attend this special tribute to those who serve The THIN BLUE LINE.
Sunday, 23 May 2021
Staging: 9:30 AM
Murrysville Alliance Church
Church that holds The Blessing of the Bikes
Lower lot of the church
4130 Old William Penn Hwy, Murrysville, PA 15668
https://maps.app.goo.gl/Mf6oYRfUpATSFts16
Briefing: 9:45 AM
Flag Line: 10:00
Service at 11:00 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.
Before heading out, please watch the weather, dress accordingly, grab your masks, they need to be worn while social distancing and bring your 3 X 5 handheld American flags.
Dale Eugene Lucas USAF & USAR / 27 April 2021 / Milesburg, PA
Lcpl. Walter R, Boyer USMA Vietnam Veteran Redlion Pa.