[PGR_PA_r11] SFC Ralph "Sarge" Alan DeLorme Retired USA & PGR / 24 September 2021 / Vandergrift, PA

[PAPGR Vet Rep West]

*Ralph "Sarge" Alan DeLorme Retired*
*U.S. Army*
*Vietnam Veteran*
*Former Assistant State Captain West*
*Patriot Guard Riders of Pennsylvania*
*24 September 2021*
*Vandergrift, PA*


The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited back by the family of SFC Ralph
"Sarge" Alan DeLorme Retired, a U.S. Army Vietnam veteran, to escort then
stand in silent honor for his interment at the National Cemetery of the
Alleghenies.

Ralph enlisted in the U.S. Army August of 1966, having served in theatre
during Vietnam and was honorably discharged with the rank of Sergeant First
Class Retired August of 1988.

Decorations include, the Bronze Star Medal, the Meritorious Service Medal,
the Air Medal, the Army Commendation Medal W/Valor Device, the Army
Commendation Medal W/ 3 Oak Leaf Clusters, the Army Achievement Medal, the
Good Conduct Medal (6th Award), the National Defense Service Medal, the
Vietnam Service Medal W/4 Service Stars, the Republic of Vietnam Campaign
Medal and the Republic of Vietnam Cross of Gallantry W/ Palm Unit Citation.

Following retirement Ralph continued serving, employed by the Pittsburgh VA
Hospital from 1989 until 2000 as a Human Resources Personnel Clerk and PGR
member which includes, Former Assistant State Captain West from January
2007 until September 2015, Former Veteran Liaison West and continued to
attend PGR Missions up until recently, answering the call for a hero died
today, "Standing for those who stood for us.

Ralph served our country and community with honor, it's now our turn to
stand in honor for him.


*Friday, 24 September 2021*


*Staging: *12:00 PM
*Dunmire-Kerr & Rowe Funeral Home, Inc.*
244 Franklin Ave, Vandergrift, PA 15690
https://goo.gl/maps/M5DESRemh2W9oQTX9


*Briefing:* 12:15 PM


*KSU:* 12:30 PM
*National Cemetery of the Alleghenies*
1158 Morgan Rd, Cecil Township, PA 15017
https://goo.gl/maps/HGsL5MRY6PU2


*Upon arrival of the cemetery, Flag Line set*


Interment at 2:00 PM


Members can attend all of a mission or any part of the mission. PGR sets no
time for a member to escort and or stand a mission. We Thank you for
whatever time you give us and the families of our heroes appreciate your
time.


*Remember that the National Cemetery is a Federal Reservation and NO
WEAPONS are permitted. Also, masks are no longer required for those fully
vaccinated.  If not fully vaccinated you are required to wear a mask while
social distancing, during the service, interment and if indoors.*

*Also, before heading out please watch the weather, dress accordingly,
bring your 3 X 5 handheld American flags.*


*RCIC: Jules Shubuck*
shubuck at comcast.net
(724) 972-1166
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