PGRNY Completed Missions

Honor Mission

Ronald H. Kingsland

US Air Force
Vietnam Veteran

Blasdell, NY - 04/06/2024

Mission applies to the following Region(s):

Region 1, region 2

About the Mission:

The family of Vietnam War veteran Ronald H. Kingsland has requested Patriot Guard Riders participation in honoring his life and service. Mr. Kingsland of Blasdell, NY passed away on 25 January 2024.

Mr. Kingsland served our nation for almost 4 years on active duty in the US Air Force from 1964-1968, with an Air Force Specialty of 63150A-Fuel Specialist. He had a 12-month deployment to Vietnam, and he was assigned to the 37th Supply Squadron, Pacific Air Forces. Mr. Kingsland was honorably discharged from active duty on 14 March 1968 with the rank of Sergeant (E-4), and he earned the following awards: Air Force Good Conduct Medal; National Defense Service Medal; Vietnam Service Medal w/1 Bronze Service Star (2 Awards); Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal; and Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon.

A full obituary is available for viewing online by clicking here

Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:

04/06/2024 at 09:30am

Staging Location:

First Lutheran Church
66 Arthur Avenue
Blasdell, NY 14219
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Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:

Don Becker
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Special Covid-19 Mission Guidelines:

Updated 8 March 2022

Based on the most current COVID-19 Prevention Guidelines: Protect Yourself and Your Family from COVID-19, and CDC Guidelines of 3 March 2022, going forward, the Lead Ride Captain for any mission will be responsible for determining whether PGR members will have to mask up or not. Please ensure that you have a mask with you, should the need arise, and respect the LRC’s decision in these matters.

Special Information:

PGR will provide a respectful flag line for arrival of the family and friends. The memorial service with USAF Military Honors is scheduled for 10:30 AM. There is no cemetery or escort involved in this Mission.

Please be prepared with a clean 3x5 American or USAF flag, and dress for the weather. Thank you for devoting your time to help honor the US Air Force Vietnam War service of Ronald H. Kingsland, and to support his loving family.

NOTE: This Mission is at the same time as one in Niagara Falls (Tom Murphy, LRC.) Please try to ensure both Missions have adequate coverage.

Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?

no

Don Higgins, SRC, Region-1

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