Honor Mission
Wayne E. Boyd
United States Army
Vietnam War Era Veteran
Multi-City, NY - 04-03-2026
Mission applies to the following Region(s):
Region 8, Region 9
About the Mission:
This veteran honorably served this country from October 1966 to October 1969. His MOS was 44B20, metal body repairman, assigned to Co "C", 724th Maintenance Battalion, 24th Infantry Division. He attained the rank of SP5, being awarded a National Defense Service Medal, Expert Badge (Pistol) and Sharpshooter Badge (Rifle).
He was a Southampton Police Officer for a period of time, but went to work at Brookhaven National Laboratory. He bought, sold and trained horses as a part time business and showed up to functions on a horse with the American Flag. The Patriot Guard has been asked to stand and honor him for his service.
Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:
04-03-2026 at 09:30am
Staging Location:
Tuttle-Mangano Funeral Home
406 East Main St.
Riverhead, NY 11901
Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:
Mike Osip
631-494-8981
Special Information:
Meet RC Mike for instructions and short flag line. After dignified transfer, escort will respond to Calverton National Cemetery. RC Mike will give further instructions about escort.
Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?
yes
Second Staging Date and Staging Time:
04-03-2026 at 10:30am
Second Location:
Calverton National Cemetery
210 Princeton Blvd.
Calverton, NY 11933
Second Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:
Pete Jepson
631-922-6330
Second Stage - Special Information:
Meet at front gate for arrival of escort. ETA expected between 10:50 and 11:05 depending on departure from funeral home.
Is there a Third Stage to this Mission?
no
Submitted by:
Pete Jepson SRC Region 9
rs 04/01
