[PGR_PA_r2] Pony Express: Marcia D. Vecchio USN, PGR & ALR /19 January 2020 /Fredonia, NY

[PAPGR Vet Rep West]

*Pony Express*


*Marcia D. Vecchio*
*U.S. Navy Veteran*
*PGRPA & PGRNM*

*American Legion*

*19 January 2020 *

* Fredonia, NY*


The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited by the family of Marcia D.
Vecchio, U.S. Navy veteran to stand in silent honor then escort her to New
York, a PGR Pony Express, from Truth or Consequences, New Mexico to
Fredonia, New York where her family will scatter her ashes in a private
ceremony.

Marcia joined the U.S. Navy in March 1973 as a Seaman Recruit and was
honorably discharged November of 1975.

After time served, Marcia became a PGR member in Pennsylvania and also
lived part of the year in Las Cruces, New Mexico where she also joined the
PGR in June 2008 and was an active member up until her passing.

Marcia was also a member of American Legion Post #494 in Girard,PA where
she supported the Legion Honor Guard, traveling around the country,
teaching Honor Guard procedures to other American Legion members.

Marcia served our country with honor, it is now our turn to honor her.



*Sunday, 19 January 2020*


*Requesting Cages (Vehicles) Only! All participating in the Pony Express to
be fueled up and ready to ride.  This is a three hour Escort, Touch and
Go.  *

*Staging: *8:15 AM

*Pennsylvania Welcome Center *
I-70 East Claysville, PA 15323
https://goo.gl/maps/ksnPsbhCNmWtyL5Z6

*Briefing: *8:45 AM

*KSU*: 9:15 AM

*Alternate Staging Part II**:* 10:18 AM
*Rest Area I-79 North Bound*
Volant, PA 16156
https://goo.gl/maps/zjTSU4HYPDJsocPQ8


*Possible Alternate Staging Part III: *11:30 AM
*MM 164 Rest Area*
Edinboro, PA 16412
https://goo.gl/maps/x9mCNvAMBsGGb3Pi9

*Briefing:* 5 Minute Stop

*KSU:* 11:40 AM


*For additional details, stops and route for the entire Escort starting in
New Mexico, please refer to the National Link created by New Mexico. Keep
in mind, times are subject to change and there may be updates so, please
check the Mission post periodically.*

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.

*Please be aware & alert of your surroundings. Also before heading out,
please watch the weather and dress accordingly.*



*RCIC: Lewis Winnecour*
lwinne1 at comcast.net
(412) 889-5629

*Assisting: Aaron Zeff*
pgrpa.asc.west at gmail.com
(724) 587-5626

*Assisting: *
*Dale Mallory*
tazmall at hotmail.com
(724) 992-9186
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