[PGR_PA_r1] John Minderler USA & First Responder / 27 June 2021 / Shinglehouse, PA

[PAPGR Vet Rep West]

*John Albert MinderlerUS ArmyVietnam Era VeteranFirst Responder 27 June
2021 Shinglehouse, PA*


The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited by the family of John
Albert Minderler,
U.S. Army veteran, to escort then stand in silent honor for the interment
at the cemetery.

John entered the U.S. Army during the Vietnam era, served from September of
1961 then transferred to the U.S. Army Reserves September of 1963 until he
was honorably discharged, with the rank of Private First Class September of
1967.

Following time served John became a member, now of 50 years with the
Shinglehouse Volunteer Fire Department where he was a Former Chief and Past
President and was on the Board of Directors, an EMT and the Ambulance
President. John was one of the founding members of the Potter County Fire
Departments Chief’s Association, member of Allegany (NY) and Tri-County
Fireman’s Association, member of the Potter County Local Emergency Planning
Committee, the Potter County Fire Coordinator, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Forest Fire Warden, Potter County Emergency Management Coordinator for
Shinglehouse and numerous townships in the area and was also a member on
the Potter County Hazmat Response Unit.

John was also a 42 year active member of the the American Legion Post #530
in Shinglehouse, where he served several times as Commander and had held
many other positions in the organization and he was an active member of the
Potter County Honor Guard.

In addition, John had previously served as Mayor of Shinglehouse for 9
years.

John served his country and his community with honor, it's now our turn to
honor him.


*Saturday, 27 June 2021*


*Staging: *12:30 PM
*Shinglehouse Volunteer Fire Department*
121 Puritan Ave, Shinglehouse, PA 16748
https://goo.gl/maps/K5eusHDQsN1x6YUF7


*Briefing: *12:50 PM


*KSU: *1:05 PM
*Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home*
118 Union St, Shinglehouse, PA 16748
https://goo.gl/maps/pBssm3L3SSi3yuxp9


*KSU, Escorting from the Funeral Home to the cemetery:**TBD*
*Maple Grove Cemetery*
Shinglehouse, PA 16748
https://goo.gl/maps/WUEpqyLQmHktCqyDA


*Upon arrival of the cemetery, Flag Line set*



Members can attend all of a mission or any part of the mission. PGR sets no
time for a member to stand a mission. We Thank you for whatever time you
give us and the families of our heroes appreciate your time.


*Also, masks are no longer required for those fully vaccinated.  If not
fully vaccinated, you are required to wear a mask while social distancing.*

*Before heading out please watch the weather, dress accordingly and bring
your 3 X 5 hand held American flags.*


*RCIC:* *Jeremy "Barnyard" Barnard*
barnyard at agnation.org
(814) 331-8820
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