Honor Mission
Ralph J. Hernandez
United States Army
Korean War Veteran
Multi-City, NY - 06/12/2025
Mission applies to the following Region(s):
Region 4, Region 4
About the Mission:
The family of Ralph J. Hernandez has requested Patriot Guard Riders' participation in his military honors funeral services. Ralph, 92, passed on 18 April 2025.
Born in Bronx, NY, Ralph entered the US Army on 26 January 1953. He served on active duty for 2 years during the Korean War, including 1 year overseas assigned to Company "K", 31st Infantry Regiment, 7th Infantry Division. He was honorably discharged at the rank of Private First Class on 27 January 1955 and for his service, was awarded a National Defense Service Medal, Korean Service Medal and a United Nations Service Medal.
Ralph will be interred with his beloved wife, Elsa.
Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:
06/12/2025 at 10:15am
Staging Location:
Price Chopper Parking Lot
1 Price Chopper Plaza
Mechanicville, NY 12118
Click here for map
Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:
Ray Sestak
518-669-3358
Special Information:
Members will meet the family in the Price Chopper Plaza, providing escort for them, and our honoree's cremains, to Saratoga National Cemetery for an 11:00 am shelter service.
Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?
yes
Second Staging Date and Staging Time:
06/12/2025 at 10:30am
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 11:00 am. Please stage quietly and in accordance with current guidelines.
Is there a Third Stage to this Mission?
no
Submitted by:
Ray Sestak
rs 06/01; MER
