PGRNY Completed Missions

Honor Mission

Robert A. LaBombard, Sr

United States Army
Vietnam Veteran

Multi-City, NY - 06/13/2024

Mission applies to the following Region(s):

Region 4, Region 5

About the Mission:

The family of Robert A, LaBombard has requested Patriot Guard Riders participation in his military honors funeral services.  Robert “Bob” A. LaBombard, Sr., 77, of Halfmoon, passed on Wednesday, June 5, 2024.

Born in Albany, New York, Bob was a graduate of Colonie Central High School and the Watervliet Arsenal Machinist Apprenticeship Program. He was a decorated U.S. Army veteran, having served as an SP4 in the Vietnam War from 1968 to 1970.  For his service, he was awarded a Purple Heart Medal, National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal, the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (Korea), the Expert Badge (M-14), Regulation Army M-14 Qualification Bars and his Honorable Discharge for his distinguished service.

Bob retired in 1999 from the Watervliet Arsenal where he had been employed as a Machinist for 25 years.

Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:

06/13/2024 at 10:00am

Staging Location:

Gordon Emerick Funeral Home
1550 Route 9
Clifton Park, NY 12,

Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:

John Mercier
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518-361-6410

Special Covid-19 Mission Guidelines:

Updated 15, May 2024

The CDC has changed its COVID-19 protocol recommendations for 2024, updating them to reflect the changing severity and transmission of the virus. Please click here for the latest information and continue to practice common sense distancing protocols while in enclosed locations.

Special Information:

Members will stand a flag line for arrival of family and friends. A brief service will be conducted, followed by a dignified transfer then escort to Saratoga National Cemetery for a 12:30 pm service.

Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?

yes

Second Staging Date and Staging Time:

06/13/2024 at 12:00pm

Second Location:

Saratoga National Cemetery
200 Duell Rd.
Schuylerville, NY 12871

Second Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:

John Mercier
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Second Stage - Special Information:

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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