PGRNY Completed Missions

Honor Mission

Donald E. Reed

U.S. Army Reserve
Cold War Era Veteran

Multi-City, NY - 03-28-2026

Mission applies to the following Region(s):

Region 4, Region 5

About the Mission:

The family of Donald E. Reed has requested Patriot Guard Rider participation in his military honors funeral services. Donald, 89, passed away suddenly on March 19, 2026, in Schenectady, NY.

Born in Schenectady, Donald was a graduate of Nott Terrace High School, class of 1955. He entered the U.S. Army Reserve on 3 March 1957 and received training in General Drafting (MOS 810.00). He was honorably discharged from active duty on 2 September 1957 and re-entered the Reserve. He was honorably discharged at the rank of Specialist 5th Class (E-5)(T) on 5 August 1962. For his service, he was awarded an Expert Rifleman Badge (Carbine).

Donald was employed for over three decades as an editor for General Electric, and later contributing to Banks Marketing in Schenectady until his retirement.

Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:

03-28-2026 at 09:15am

Staging Location:

St. Kateri Tekakwitha Church
1803 Union Street
Niskayuna, NY 12309

Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:

Bill Schaaf
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518-542-0608

Special Information:

Staging at the church with a flag line for the arrival of our honoree, his family and guests. A Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted at 10:00 am, followed by escort to and interment with military honors at Most Holy Redeemer Cemetery, 2501 Troy Schenectady Road, Schenectady, NY 12309.

Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?

no

Submitted by:

Ray Sestak

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