Honor Mission
Ronald E. Swartz, Veteran
US Army – Army National Guard
Basehor, Kansas – January 12 & 13, 2026
About the Mission:
Ronald E. Swartz was activated from the Kansas Army National Guard during the Vietnam War. He honorably served on active duty for two years, one month and seven days and was released back to the Kansas Army National Guard. During his service, he was awarded: the National Defense Service Medal
Primary Staging Details:
January 12, 2026 — 4:30 PM
January 12, 2026 — 4:30 PM
Risen Savior Lutheran Church
14700 Leavenworth Road
Basehor, Kansas 66007
14700 Leavenworth Road
Basehor, Kansas 66007
Ride Captain:
Ron “Grumpy” Wurtele
[email protected]
(913) 683-4652
Instructions:
Rider Brief: 4:30 P.M.
Stand Visitation Flag Line: 5:00 – 6:00 P.M.
End of Stage 1
Flags & Water:
Flags will be provided.
Large Bike Flags will not be needed.
Water will not be provided, please bring your own.
Flags will be provided.
Large Bike Flags will not be needed.
Water will not be provided, please bring your own.
Stage 2 Details:
January 13, 2026 — 10:30 AM
Risen Savior Lutheran Church
14700 Leavenworth Road
Basehor, KS 66007
14700 Leavenworth Road
Basehor, KS 66007
Ride Captain:
Ron “Grumpy” Wurtele
[email protected]
(913) 683-4652
Instructions:
Rider Brief: 10:30 A.M.
Funeral Service: 11:00 A.M.
Move to Cemetery Next To Church: 11:40 A.M.
Attend Honor Ceremony at Cemetery: 11:45 A.M.
End of Stage 2
Flags & Water:
Flags will not be provided.
If you have large bike flags, please bring them.
Water will not be provided, please bring your own.
Flags will not be provided.
If you have large bike flags, please bring them.
Water will not be provided, please bring your own.
Submitted by: Ronald Wurtele
Kansas State Captain
Note: You do not have to own/ride a motorcycle or be a veteran to join, and membership is Free. The only requirement is RESPECT! To subscribe to receive mission notices, log into the National Site and click on the Members tab at the top. Select the Subscribe to PGR Missions option.
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