Honor Mission
Ronald J. Lagace, Sr.
United States Air Force
Vietnam War Era Veteran
Multi-City, NY - 09/30/2025
Mission applies to the following Region(s):
Region 4, Region 5
About the Mission:
The family of Ronald Joseph Lagace, Sr. has requested Patriot Guard Riders' participation in his military honors funeral services. Ronald, 80, entered into eternal rest Friday, September 19, 2025 at his residence.
Born in Montreal, Canada, Ronald was raised and educated in the Cohoes, NY area. After graduating from high school, he enlisted in the US Air Force on 7 August 1963. He served for 4 years on active duty as an Air Freight Specialist (AFSC 60551), and was assigned to the 61st Aerial Port Squadron (MAC) at Hickam Air Force Base, HI. He was honorably discharged at the rank of Airman 2nd Class (E-3), and for his service, was awarded an Outstanding Unit Award and a National Defense Service Medal.
After his military service, Ron was a self-employed truck driver for many years. Prior to that, he had worked for Eaton Trucking, Matlock Transportation and Jones Trucking.
Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:
09/30/2025 at 09:45am
Staging Location:
Fitzgerald Funeral Home
105 Vliet Blvd.
Cohoes, NY 12047
Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:
Ray Sestak
518-669-3358
Special Information:
Staging at the funeral home with a flag line during the last hour of Visitation, 10:00 - 11:00 am. After a dignified transfer, members will escort to Saratoga National Cemetery for interment with military honors.
Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?
yes
Second Staging Date and Staging Time:
09/30/2025 at 12:00pm
Second Location:
Saratoga National Cemetery
200 Duell Road
Schuylerville, NY 12871
Second Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:
Ray Sestak
518-669-3358
Second Stage - Special Information:
Interment with military honors scheduled for 12:30 pm. Please stage quietly and in accordance with current guidelines.
Is there a Third Stage to this Mission?
no
Submitted by:
Ray Sestak
rs 09/22; MER
