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
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.
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
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.
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