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May 2

Honor Mission
Joseph K. Murphy, Veteran
US Army – Vietnam
Leavenworth, Kansas – May 2, 2025

About the Mission:

Joseph K. Murphy honorably served in the United States Army for twenty-two years, six months and thirteen days. During his service, he was awarded the Good Conduct Medal; the National Defense Service Medal; the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award; the Vietnam Service Medal; the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal; the Bronze Star Medal (w/1OLC); the Army Commendation Medal (w/1OLC); the Overseas Service Bar (4); the RVNP PoliceHonor Medal; the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross w/Bronze Star; the Republic of Vietnam Armed Forces Honor Medal; the Armed Forces Reserve Medal; the Meritorious Service Medal (w/2 OLC); the Sharpshooter Badge, Rifle; and the Marksmanship Badge, Pistol.

Primary Staging Details:
May 2, 2025 — 11:45 AM
Belden Larkin Funeral Home
707 South 6th Street
Leavenworth, Kansas 66048

Ride Captain:

Ron “Grumpy” Wurtele
ronaldwurtele@gmail.com
(913) 683-4652

Instructions:

Rider Brief: 11:45 A.M.
Depart for Fort Leavenworth National Cemetery: 1200 Noon
Attend Honor Ceremony at Shelter: 12:30 P.M.

NOTE: All safety gear required to enter Ft Leavenworth: Helmet, glasses, full finger gloves, long sleeves and ankle high boots.

Flags & Water:
Flags will not be provided.
If you have large bike flags, please bring them.
Water will be provided.

 


Submitted by: Ronald Wurtele
Kansas Ride Captain


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