Saratoga National Cemetery Honor Guard Association, Inc.
A 100% Volunteer Veteran organization honoring our fallen veterans since 1999
A 100% Volunteer Veteran organization honoring our fallen veterans since 1999
The Saratoga National Cemetery Honor Guard Association is a locally-based all-volunteer organization whose mission is to serve as an official.
We perform ceremonial military funeral honors for honorably discharged veterans at the Gerald B. H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery located.
We welcome honorably discharged veterans, men and women, to join the Saratoga National Cemetery Honor Guard Association and Color Guard..
You can support the Honor Guard in several ways. Volunteer, donate, sponsor an event, or inquire about upcoming events or.
The Honor Guard Association provides military funeral honors for honorably discharged veterans at the Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery.
Military Funeral Honors are performed with dignity and respect for the veteran who gave honorable service to our country. These are the traditions and the history behind the ceremonies that are performed.
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In memory of our Honor Guard Members for their dedication and commitment throughout the years. May they Rest in Peace.
Raffaele “Ralph” Pascazio, 82, died peacefully early Friday morning, March 31, 2023 at St. Peter’s Hospital in Albany with his loving family at his side. Ralph was born in Modugno, Bari, Italy on November 11, 1940, the son of the late Giacinto and Antoinetta Fragassi Pascazio. Ralph was foreign car mechanic while living in Italy. He legally emigrated to the United States in November of 1961 and settled in Cohoes. He resided in Watervliet for many years before moving to Latham in 2008.
Ralph Pascazio
WEST HEBRON – Donald R. “Don” Coldwell, 81, of West Hebron, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 8, 2023 at his residence with his family by his side. He was born September 29, 1941 in White Plains, the son of the late Dwight and Louise (Hang) Coldwell. Don graduated from Greenwich High School in 1960 and enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps where he was a Cryptographer. He was honorably discharged in 1964. Don worked at Hollingsworth & Vose in Greenwich for 32 years. After retirement, he started his own business, Sawtooth & Nail Woodshop in West Hebron. Don loved making custom furniture for his friends and neighbors. He also enjoyed the outdoors and was an avid deer hunter.
Don Coldwell
William James Chase, 79, of Valdosta, GA died on February 14, 2023, at South Georgia Medical Center in Valdosta, GA surrounded by loving family. William was born on June 27, 1943, in Providence, RI, son of Henry Francis and Ellen May (Hannah) Chase and was the loving husband to Janice Leigh (Aspinall) Chase.
Bill Chase
Albin J. “Bud” Pendrak, 79, passed away peacefully and comfortably on Saturday, August 12, 2023, at Saratoga Hospital, with his family by his side. He was born March 18, 1944, in Saratoga Springs, NY, to the late Albert and Mary (DeGrechie) Pendrak. Albin graduated from Schuylerville High School in 1962 and Adirondack Community College in 1996. Following high school, he served his country proudly, in the United States Army, serving during the Vietnam War. Bud was a military professional, serving as staff administrative assistant to the commander, retiring in 1988 with 23 years of active service. He remained active during his retirement, serving on the Saratoga National Honor Guard.
Bud Pendrak
Robert Flower went home to the arms of his heavenly Father on March 23, 2025.
Bob was born on January 14, 1940 in Granville, NY the son of the late Lewis and Irene (Sawyer) Flower. He was a graduate of Granville High School and served 4 years in the USAF. Bob was a hometown boy in every sense of the word. He graduated from Granville, worked in Granville, he married a Granville girl and together they raised the family that they both loved so much…in Granville.
Robert L “”Bob”” Flower
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Friday Squad Member, Frank “Waite” Cowles on Friday, December 27, 2024, at the age of 80. Waite was born in Glens Falls on April 25, 1944, to the late Frank Little and Ida (Hicks) Cowles. After a courageous year-long battle with lung cancer, he is now at peace. Waite, also known as Dad, Grampy, Uncle Waite, Uncle No-Shoes, Uncle Butch, or Nice Man Wayne, was the loving husband of Marcia (McLaughlin) for 52 years. He was the beloved father of Blair (Scott) Dawson, Jessica Cowles, and Amanda (Eric) Ryan, and a proud grandfather to 10 amazing grandchildren: Brooke, Luke, and Drew (Blair); Nathan and Evan (Jessica); Gabriel, Isaac, Grace, Elise, and Silas (Amanda). He will be deeply missed by his many nieces, nephews, brothers-in-law, and sisters-in-law, all of whom provided endless love and support over the past year. Waite was also cherished by countless lifelong friends and his beloved firehouse comrades.
Frank Waite Cowles
Robert Joseph Newhouse, 86, of Middletown Rd. passed away Saturday May 11, 2024 at Evergreen Commons Nursing Home. He was born at home in Cohoes to the late William and Mary Perreault Newhouse on June 2, 1937. He attended Roessleville School in Colonie and played many sports while there. He enlisted in the US Marine Corps during the Korean War era and was a firearms instructor obtaining the rank of Sargeant upon discharge in 1957.
Robert Newhouse
Stanley J. Stewart, 94, passed away on Monday, November 6, 2023. He was born in Troy on August 18, 1929, to Stanley and Josephine Stewart. Stanley served in the U.S. Army for 39 years, retiring in 1989. He served in the Korean War and received many military awards during his service. Stanley then worked for the N.Y.S. Department of Taxation and Finance.
Stanley J. Stewart
Raffaele “Ralph” Pascazio, 82, died peacefully early Friday morning, March 31, 2023 at St. Peter’s Hospital in Albany with his loving family at his side. Ralph was born in Modugno, Bari, Italy on November 11, 1940, the son of the late Giacinto and Antoinetta Fragassi Pascazio. Ralph was foreign car mechanic while living in Italy. He legally emigrated to the United States in November of 1961 and settled in Cohoes. He resided in Watervliet for many years before moving to Latham in 2008.
WEST HEBRON – Donald R. “Don” Coldwell, 81, of West Hebron, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 8, 2023 at his residence with his family by his side. He was born September 29, 1941 in White Plains, the son of the late Dwight and Louise (Hang) Coldwell. Don graduated from Greenwich High School in 1960 and enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps where he was a Cryptographer. He was honorably discharged in 1964. Don worked at Hollingsworth & Vose in Greenwich for 32 years. After retirement, he started his own business, Sawtooth & Nail Woodshop in West Hebron. Don loved making custom furniture for his friends and neighbors. He also enjoyed the outdoors and was an avid deer hunter.
William James Chase, 79, of Valdosta, GA died on February 14, 2023, at South Georgia Medical Center in Valdosta, GA surrounded by loving family. William was born on June 27, 1943, in Providence, RI, son of Henry Francis and Ellen May (Hannah) Chase and was the loving husband to Janice Leigh (Aspinall) Chase.
Albin J. “Bud” Pendrak, 79, passed away peacefully and comfortably on Saturday, August 12, 2023, at Saratoga Hospital, with his family by his side. He was born March 18, 1944, in Saratoga Springs, NY, to the late Albert and Mary (DeGrechie) Pendrak. Albin graduated from Schuylerville High School in 1962 and Adirondack Community College in 1996. Following high school, he served his country proudly, in the United States Army, serving during the Vietnam War. Bud was a military professional, serving as staff administrative assistant to the commander, retiring in 1988 with 23 years of active service. He remained active during his retirement, serving on the Saratoga National Honor Guard.
Robert Flower went home to the arms of his heavenly Father on March 23, 2025.
Bob was born on January 14, 1940 in Granville, NY the son of the late Lewis and Irene (Sawyer) Flower. He was a graduate of Granville High School and served 4 years in the USAF. Bob was a hometown boy in every sense of the word. He graduated from Granville, worked in Granville, he married a Granville girl and together they raised the family that they both loved so much…in Granville.
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Friday Squad Member, Frank “Waite” Cowles on Friday, December 27, 2024, at the age of 80. Waite was born in Glens Falls on April 25, 1944, to the late Frank Little and Ida (Hicks) Cowles. After a courageous year-long battle with lung cancer, he is now at peace. Waite, also known as Dad, Grampy, Uncle Waite, Uncle No-Shoes, Uncle Butch, or Nice Man Wayne, was the loving husband of Marcia (McLaughlin) for 52 years. He was the beloved father of Blair (Scott) Dawson, Jessica Cowles, and Amanda (Eric) Ryan, and a proud grandfather to 10 amazing grandchildren: Brooke, Luke, and Drew (Blair); Nathan and Evan (Jessica); Gabriel, Isaac, Grace, Elise, and Silas (Amanda). He will be deeply missed by his many nieces, nephews, brothers-in-law, and sisters-in-law, all of whom provided endless love and support over the past year. Waite was also cherished by countless lifelong friends and his beloved firehouse comrades.
Robert Joseph Newhouse, 86, of Middletown Rd. passed away Saturday May 11, 2024 at Evergreen Commons Nursing Home. He was born at home in Cohoes to the late William and Mary Perreault Newhouse on June 2, 1937. He attended Roessleville School in Colonie and played many sports while there. He enlisted in the US Marine Corps during the Korean War era and was a firearms instructor obtaining the rank of Sargeant upon discharge in 1957.
Stanley J. Stewart, 94, passed away on Monday, November 6, 2023. He was born in Troy on August 18, 1929, to Stanley and Josephine Stewart. Stanley served in the U.S. Army for 39 years, retiring in 1989. He served in the Korean War and received many military awards during his service. Stanley then worked for the N.Y.S. Department of Taxation and Finance.
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