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Ronald Charles Staley

Honor Mission
Ronald Charles Staley, Veteran
US Navy, US Navy Reserve – Vietnam
Lemay, Missouri – April 17, 2026

About the Mission:

Veteran Staley proudly and honorably served in the United States Navy from October 1963 until October 1967, including 17 months overseas in the Vietnam War and time at sea on the USS Oklahoma City (CLG-5, a Galveston-class guided missile cruiser). He also served a reserve obligation until October 1969. Veteran Staley served as a Boatswain’s Mate, earned the rank of Seaman (SN) and received commendations including the National Defense Service Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, and the Vietnam Campaign Medal.

Primary Staging Details:
April 17, 2026 — 1:45 PM
Sylvan Springs Park JBNC Assembly Area
Sheridan and Boundary Roads
(I-270, exit 2 Telegraph Road/MO-231 north, Sheridan Road right, just past Boundary Road)
Lemay, Missouri   63125

Ride Captain:

RC “Lt. Dan” Doerer (314) 576-5856 [email protected]
Flag and Mission Support: RC/FS Roy “Chief Roy” Thompson
(Schrader directing)

 

Instructions:

01:45 PM: Staging, Ride Briefing.
02:00 PM: Family arrival
02:15 PM: Escort to JBNC, 2900 Sheridan Road 63125 (0.5 miles)
02:30 PM: Committal Service with Military Honors.
Check weather and dress/travel appropriately.
Remember to hydrate. Any type vehicle is always welcome.

 

Flags & Water:
Flags will be provided.
If you have large bike flags, please bring them.
Water will be provided.

 


Submitted by: Dan Doerer
Missouri Ride Captain


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