PGRNY Completed Missions

Honor Mission

Robert H. Crane

U.S. Navy Veteran

Multi-City, NY - 03-31-2026

Mission applies to the following Region(s):

Region 8, Region 9

About the Mission:

This veteran honorably served his country serving aboard the U.S.S. Yorktown (CVS-10), an Essex-Class aircraft carrier. He attained a rating of Aviation Rigger (AR1) and a rank of Petty Officer 1st Class, but was given an early discharge. 

In civilian life, he was a handyman with his own business called Clean Sweep. He worked with another company that took care of houses for banks for the last 15 years. He has no family, but the owner of the company he worked for became his friend and has arranged for Patriot Guard Riders to stand and honor him for his service.

Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:

03-31-2026 at 12:30pm

Staging Location:

Chappey and Sons Funeral Home
1225 Montauk Highway
West Islip, NY 11795

Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:

Jim & Terry Martinelli
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Special Information:

Meet RC Jim for dignified transfer and escort to Calverton.

Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?

yes

Second Staging Date and Staging Time:

03-31-2026 at 01:50pm

Second Location:

Calverton National Cemetery
210 Princeton Blvd.
Calverton, NY 11933

Second Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:

Mike Osip
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Second Stage - Special Information:

Meet RC Mike at front gate for flag line and arrival of escort. ETA 2-2:15pm

Is there a Third Stage to this Mission?

no

Submitted by:

Pete Jepson SRC Region 9

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