PGRNY Current Missions

Honor Mission

Paul W. Slattery

United States Navy
Vietnam War Era Veteran

South Wales, NY - 04-22-2026

Mission applies to the following Region(s):

Region 1, Region 2

About the Mission:

The family of U.S. Navy Veteran Paul W. Slattery has requested Patriot Guard Riders' participation in his military honors funeral services. Mr. Slattery passed at the age of 77 on 22 January 2026.

Mr. Slattery entered the Navy on 9 August 1966 and was trained as a Propulsion Engineer, serving his nation with 36 months of active duty, including 26 months foreign/sea service aboard the U.S.S Spiegl Grove (LSD-32), a Thomaston-Class Dock Landing Ship. He was honorably discharged as a Petty Officer Third Class at Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia on 7 August 1969, with reserve obligations completed on 8 August 1972. Mr. Slattery was awarded a Navy - Marine Good Conduct Medal and a  National Defense Service Medal.

Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:

04-22-2026 at 03:30pm

Staging Location:

Comfort Funeral Home
6469 Olean Rd.
South Wales, NY 14139

Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:

Jim Drzewiecki
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Special Information:

Members will stand a respectful flag line for arriving family and guests. Military honors are scheduled for 6 pm, with American Legion and Navy Honor Guard being present. Thank you for standing for Navy Veteran Paul Slattery and his loving family. There is no cemetery or escort.

Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?

no

Submitted by:

SRC Dick Hancock

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