Honor Mission
Adrian MacLeod Mather
United States Army
Vietnam War Era Veteran
East Greenbush, NY - 09/14/2025
Mission applies to the following Region(s):
Region 4, Region 5
About the Mission:
The family of Adrian MacLeod "Bunny" Mather has requested Patriot Guard Rider participation in his funeral services. Adrian, 86, passed away suddenly Monday, September 8th, 2025, at Van Rensselaer Manor Nursing Home.
Born in Albany, NY, Adrian lived many places in his lifetime due to his father’s job, but East Greenbush was home. His family owned Cantonment Farms in Hampton Manor when he was a child, then selling to the Orvis Family. He enlisted in the US Army during the Cold War Era, on 31 October 1962, and was trained as a Printers Helper (MOS 83P20). He served a total of 3 years on active duty, including 14 months overseas, assigned to Company "B", 656th Engineer Battalion (Topographic), in Germany. He was honorably discharged at the rank of Specialist 4th Class on 28 October 1965, and for his service, was awarded a US Army Good Conduct Medal and a Sharpshooter Badge - Rifle (M-14).
He retired as a Conductor for Penn Central and ConRail after many years, and belonged to several clubs over the years, the last being The American Legion Riders, Melvin Roads Post 1231 in East Greenbush. One of his prized possessions was his 1969 Dodge Polara “Old Blue”.
This mission is for a portion of the Visitation period and plaque presentation to the family. Interment will take place at a later date, at the family's convenience.
Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:
09/14/2025 at 02:45pm
Staging Location:
Wm. J. Rockefeller Funeral Home, Inc.
165 Columbia Turnpike
Rensselaer, NY 12144
Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:
Ray Sestak
518-669-3358
Special Information:
Staging at the funeral home with a flag line for the arrival of family and guests. We will stand from 3:00 - 5:00 pm, with the plaque presentation made during that time. That will conclude our participation. For those wishing to attend, a funeral service will be conducted, beginning at 5:00 pm.
Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?
no
Submitted by:
Ray Sestak
rs 09/10
