PGRNY Current Missions

Honor Mission

Joseph W. Lynch

United States Air Force
Vietnam War Era Veteran

Multi-City, NY - 09/11/2025

Mission applies to the following Region(s):

Region 8, Region 9

About the Mission:

Patriot Guard Riders has been invited to participate in the final military honors for Mr. Joseph W. Lynch. Joseph served in the United States Air Force and was stationed in Taiwan from 1966-1970. He was an Inventory Management Specialist, was honorably discharged at the rank of Sergeant, and awarded the Good Conduct Medal for his service.

After his discharge, Joseph went to work for the Long Island Rail Road as a Locomotive Engineer, until his retirement in 2004. He was also very involved in model railroading, and was the Assistant Vice President of the West Island Model Railroad.

Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:

09/11/2025 at 08:45am

Staging Location:

Maloney's Port Jefferson Station Funeral Home
523 NY-112
Port Jefferson Station, NY 11776

Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:

John Merkle
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631-428-3177

Special Information:

After a dignified transfer, we will escort directly to Calverton National Cemetery.

Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?

yes

Second Staging Date and Staging Time:

09/11/2025 at 10:45am

Second Location:

Calverton National Cemetery
210 Princeton Blvd
Calverton, NY 11933

Second Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:

John Merkle
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631-428-3177

Second Stage - Special Information:

Please bring your own flags as there will not be a cemetery Ride Captain. Please assemble at the main gate and await the escort from Maloney Funeral Home.

Is there a Third Stage to this Mission?

no

Submitted by:

John Merkle

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