Honor Mission
SFC Israel Ramos
US Army
Korean War KIA
Multi-City, NY - 10/08/2024
Mission applies to the following Region(s):
Region 8, Region 9
About the Mission:
On May 2, 2024 the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency identified the remains of this American Hero. He served with D Company, 1st Battalion, 9th Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division. From August to September of 1950, the division was involved with battles against North Korean troops. On August 31st the North Koreans forces overran the American Forces and SFC Ramos was kileed.
It has taken many years to find and bring home this Hero. You may read the story by clicking here
Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:
10/08/2024 at 07:50am
Staging Location:
Burger King
15405 Rockaway Blvd.
Jamaica, NY 11434
Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:
Pete Jepson
631-922-6330
Special Covid-19 Mission Guidelines:
Updated 15, May 2024
The CDC has changed its COVID-19 protocol recommendations for 2024, updating them to reflect the changing severity and transmission of the virus. Please click here for the latest information and continue to practice common sense distancing protocols while in enclosed locations.
Special Information:
We will stage, and at 08:10 KSU, and we will respond to Port Autority PD Headquarters at JFK airport. Flight 650 arriving at 09:00 will be bringing SFC Ramos home. Escort along with LEO will take him to funeral home in Kings Park. This is a motorcycles only escort. Any members who would like to await his arrival can do so at Clayton Funeral Home, 25 Meadow Rd., Kings Park. It is expected escort will arrive between 10:30 to 11:15am.
Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?
no
Submitted by:
Pete Jepson SRC Region 9
10/05; MER
