Navajo Hopi Honor Riders

Funeral escort for US Army SGT BENJAMIN H. BENALLY on 1/03
2024-01-03 10:30 - 12:30 (America/Phoenix)
FUNERAL ESCORT FOR UNITED STATES ARMY SGT BENJAMIN H. BENALLY

NAME OF HONOREE:
PURPLE HEART RECIPIENT
SERGEANT BENJAMIN H. BENALLY, ACTIVE DUTY- 7 YEARS FROM 2007 TO 2014.
HE GRADUATED WITH A BA IN COMMUNICATIONS FROM NIAGRA UNIVERSITY ADDITIONALLY GRADUATED FROM PARK CITY CULINARY INSTITUTE.

FAMILY:
HIS PARENTS ARE HOWARD AND BEVERLY BENALLY.
HE WAS BORN IN OCTOBER 1979, INTO DEESCHCHII’NII (THE START OF THE RED STREAK PEOPLE) AND BORN FOR TÓDÍCH’ÍI’NII (THE BITTER WATER PEOPLE). HIS MATERNAL GRANDFATHER IS NAAKAII DINE’É (THE MEXICAN PEOPLE CLAN) AND HIS PATERNAL GRANDFATHER IS KINŁICHÍI’NII (THE RED HOUSE PEOPLE).

PLEASE JOIN US IN SHOWING SUPPORT FOR ESCORTING A U.S. ARMY VETERAN TO HIS FINAL RESTING PLACE.

WE ARE HONORED TO ANNOUNCE THE FUNERAL ESCORT REQUEST ON BEHALF OF THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF SERGEANT BENALLY.

EVENT DATE AND LOCATION:
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 03, 2024

STAGING: 1030 AM
MEET AT MCDOUGAL FUNERAL HOME
POINT OF CONTACT FOR THE MOTORCYCLE LINEUP IS THE PATRIOT GUARDS RIDERS OF UTAH, CHRIS GARDNER.

ADDRESS: 4330 SOUTH REDWOOD RD, TAYLORSVILLE, UTAH 84123

KSU: 1100 AM

DESTINATION:
CAMP WILLIAMS UTAH VETERANS CEMETERY
ADDRESS: 17111 1700 WEST BLUFFDALE, UTAH 84605

ROUTE: FROM THE NORTH HEAD SOUTH ON REDWOOD RD TO BLUFFDALE, UT.

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CONTACT FOR MORE INFORMATION.
STEPHANIE BENALLY

FUNERAL ESCORT for US AIR FORCE SERGEANT DANIEL H. YAZZA on 1/4/24
2024-01-04 08:00 - 11:30 (America/Phoenix)
FUNERAL ESCORT FOR UNITED STATES AIR FORCE SERGEANT DANIEL H. YAZZA

NAME OF HONOREE:
VIETNAM VETERAN
DANIEL H. YAZZA, ACTIVE-DUTY YEARS FROM 1969 TO 1972
HE WAS THE COMMANDER FOR THE TSÉHOOTSOÍ TWIN WARRIOR SOCIETY VETERAN ADMINISTRATION, WINDOW ROCK, AZ.IN ADDITION, HE WAS ALSO THE COMMANDER FOR VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS POST # 6789 BOWMAN/TAPAHA

FAMILY:
SERGEANT YAZZA WAS TÁBĄĄHÁ AND BORN FOR TŁ’ÁÁSHCHÍ’Í. HE WAS PRECEDED IN DEATH BY HIS TWO CHILDREN DANNY YAZZA AND DONNA RAY YAZZA.PLEASE JOIN US IN SHOWING SUPPORT FOR ESCORTING A U.S. AIR FORCE VIETNAM VETERAN TO HIS FINAL RESTING PLACE.WITH HONOR AND REVERENCE, WE ANNOUNCE THE FUNERAL ESCORT REQUEST ON BEHALF OF THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF DANIEL H. YAZZA.

EVENT DATE AND LOCATION:
THURSDAY, JANUARY 04, 2024

ROUTE: MOTORCYCLE ESCORT WILL START AT SUMMIT MORTUARY FOR THE FIRST LEG OF THE FUNERAL PROCESSION.

SUMMIT FUNERAL HOME
ADDRESS:346A AZ-264, ST MICHAELS, AZ 86511
STAGING: 0800
KSU: 0830

DESTINATION: GOOD SHEPHERD MISSION LOCATED IN FORT DEFIANCE.

FINAL LEG STAGING: 1030 AM AT GOOD SHEPHERD MISSION.
ADDRESS: 1 KIT CARSON DRIVE FORT DEFIANCE, ARIZONA 86504

KSU: 1100 AM (ESTIMATED, 1 HOUR CHURCH SERVICE.)

DESTINATION:
FORT DEFIANCE VETERANS’ CEMETERY
ADDRESS: INDIAN ROUTE 12 FORT DEFIANCE, ARIZONA 86504 UNITED STATES

RECEPTION AT THE FORT DEFIANCE CHAPTER HOUSE
ADDRESS:
CHAPTER HOUSE, OLD RED LAKE RD #19, FORT DEFIANCE, AZ 86504

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CONTACT FOR MORE INFORMATION.
ANGEL YAZZA AND
NATASHA CALDWELL

Holiday Party in Gallup, NM
2024-01-13 17:00 - 21:00 (America/Phoenix)
Navajo Hopi Honor Riders Holiday Party on Jan.13, 2023 Saturday
Veterans Helping Veterans building, 908 E. Buena Vista Ave, Gallup, nM
meeting from 3p-5p and Dinner & Music from 5p-9p
*Gift Exchange if you would like to bring a gift*
Email: info.nhhr@gmail.com

FUNERAL ESCORT for US Army SPC 4 ROGER SEMALLIE SR
2024-01-23 09:30 - 11:00 (America/Phoenix)
FUNERAL ESCORT FOR UNITED STATES ARMY SPECIALIST 4 ROGER SEMALLIE SR.

NAME OF HONOREE: SPECIALIST 4 ROGER SEMALLIE SR.

FAMILY:
SPEC-4 ROGER SEMALLIE WAS A VIETNAM VETERAN WHO SERVED IN THE US ARMY FOR THREE YEARS IN THE QUARTERMASTER CORPS. HIS DEATH WAS THE EFFECTS OF AGENT ORANGE ACQUIRED DURING THE VIETNAM WAR. SPEC-4 SEMALLIE IS FROM CAMERON, ARIZONA AND COMPLETED HIS LIFE JOURNEY IN TUBA CITY, AZ. HIS HOBBY WAS TRAVELING, WOOD CARVING, ATTENDING HIS GRANDKIDS’ BASKETBALL GAMES, DRAWING, AND TENDING TO LIVESTOCK. ROGER WAS VERY KNOWLEDGEABLE OF THE NAVAJO TRADITIONAL CEREMONIES AND TEACHINGS. WE WILL MISS YOU DEARLY.

SPEC-4 SEMALLIE RECEIVED THE NATIONAL DEFENSE SERVICE MEDAL, VIETNAM SERVICE MEDAL, REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM CAMPAIGN MEDAL WITH “60” DEVICE, AND ONE OVERSEAS BAR, EXPERT BADGE WITH M-16. HE WAS HONORABLY DISCHARGED.

ROGER’S CLANS:
TSENJIKINI (CLIFF DWELLING PEOPLE) MATERNAL CLAN
TL’AASHCHI’I (RED BOTTOM PEOPLE) FATHER’S CLAN
TÓDICH’II’NII (BITTER WATER CLAN) MATERNAL GRANDFATHER
TSE DEESHGIZHNII (ROCK GAP) PATERNAL GRANDFATHER

PLEASE JOIN US IN SHOWING SUPPORT FOR ESCORTING A U.S. ARMY VETERAN TO HIS FINAL RESTING PLACE. WE ARE HONORED TO ANNOUNCE THE FUNERAL ESCORT REQUEST ON BEHALF OF THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF SPECIALIST 4 ROGER SEMALLIE SR.

EVENT DATE AND LOCATION:
VALLEY RIDGE MORTUARY, TUBA CITY, AZ
TUESDAY, JANUARY 23, 2024
STAGING: 9:45AM
ADDRESS: 123 MOENAVE ST, TUBA CITY, AZ 86045

KSU: 10:15 AM
ROUTE: HIGHWAY 264 WEST TO HIGHWAY 89 SOUTH
DESTINATION:
CAMERON CEMETERY
CAMERON, AZ 86020

CONTACT FOR MORE INFORMATION: WILSINIA ZOHNNIE

Funeral escort for USMC LCPL Kenneth Earl Isaac 2/8
2024-02-08 08:00 - 11:30 (America/Phoenix)
USMC LCPL Kenneth Earl Isaac
Tuba City, AZ – The family of USMC LCPL Kenneth Earl Isaac humbly requesting a funeral escort on Thursday, February 8, 2024.

STAGING: 8:00am Valley RIdge Mortuary, Tuba City, Az.
KSU:8:15am
DESTINATION: 10am gravesite service, Navajo Mountain Community Cemetery
ROUTE: Hwy 160 to Hwy 98, then N16 Route, 40 miles from trading post (total miles 90)

USMC LCPL Kenneth Earl Isaac served 4 years, he enlisted October 1975. He was born September 2, 1957 to Harry Isaac and Jean Ethel Bedoni. He attended school at Tuba City and Kayenta. He graduated from Monument Valley High School. While in the USMC, he was awarded Rifle Expert Badge and enjoyed handling rifles and pistols but always very careful. He played football, wrestling, student council, band and graduated from Coconino Community College.

He clans are Biih bitoodnii (Deer Springs Clan) born for Nat’oh dine’e Tachii’nii (Tobacco- Red Running into the Water), paternal grandfather ‘Ashiihi (Salt Clan) and maternal grandfather is Kiyaa’aanii (Towering House).

He enjoyed riding his motorcycle, he would ride to the canyon for cattle round up. Branding cattle, butchering a cow or sheep, he loved to work on vehicles, he also enjoyed going camping, he owned his own transport company, Homecare. He always had a project, interested in real estate. A few times he flipped properties in the early 2000. He took care of his mom from 2007 to 2022. He had some struggles but always very strong. He will be missed by his family, relatives, friends and other acquaintances.

On behalf of the Navajo Hopi Honor Riders, we send our condolences and prayers to the family of USMC LCPL Kenneth Earl Isaac. Rest in peace marine

Contact : Alta Isaac (spouse)

FUNERAL ESCORT for USMC LCPL JOSHUA MONROE
2024-02-12 11:00 - 13:30 (America/Phoenix)
FUNERAL ESCORT FOR UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS
LCpl JOSHUA MONROE
NAME OF HONOREE:
LANCE CORPORAL JOSHUA MONROE, ACTIVE DUTY- 4YEARS FROM 2014 TO 2018.
FAMILY:
JOSHUA MONROE OF LEUPP, AZ WAS 27 YEARS OLD, ENLISTED AFTER HIGH SCHOOL. HE LOVED HIS WORK AND WAS VERY HONORED TO HAVE SERVED. JOSHUA LOVED HIS FAMILY AND FRIENDS AND WAS A VERY KIND INDIVIDUAL. HE WAS AN OUTGOING PERSON AND COULD LIGHT ANY ROOM HE WALKED INTO.
HE WAS TABAAHA AND BORN FOR TLIZI LANI.
PLEASE JOIN US IN SHOWING SUPPORT FOR ESCORTING A U.S.M.C. VETERAN TO HIS FINAL RESTING PLACE. WE ARE HONORED TO ANNOUNCE THE FUNERAL ESCORT REQUEST ON BEHALF OF THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF LANCE CORPORAL MONROE.
EVENT DATE AND LOCATION:
FRIDAY, JANUARY 12, 2024
STAGING: 1100 AM
MEET AT NORVAL OWENS MORTUARY
ADDRESS: 914 E. RTE 66 FLAGSTAFF, AZ 86001
KSU: 1145 AM
DESTINATION:
CITIZENS CEMETERY-VETERANS SECTION
ADDRESS: 1300 S SAN FRANCISCO ST, FLAGSTAFF, ARIZONA
ROUTE: RTE 66 to NAU CAMPUS
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CONTACT FOR MORE INFORMATION.
Laura Curley

FUNERAL ESCORT for US ARMY SGT FRANK BEYALE KEDELTY
2024-02-14 09:00 - 11:00 (America/Phoenix)
FUNERAL ESCORT FOR UNITED STATES ARMY SERGEANT FRANK BEYALE KEDELTY

FAMILY:
FRANK WAS BORN IN WHEATFIELDS, AZ TO CHARLES KEDELTY AND STELLA JONES. HE WAS OF THE RED CHEEK PEOPLE CLAN BORN FOR NEAR TO THE WATER CLAN. HIS GRANDFATHERS ARE THE TOWERING HOUSE AND COYOTE PASS CLANS. HE WAS ONE OF TEN CHILDREN. HE ATTENDED LUKACHUKAI AND SHIPROCK BOARDING SCHOOLS AND GRADUATED HIGH SCHOOL FROM ALBUQUERQUE INDIAN SCHOOL. HE EARNED HIS BA FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA IN ELEMENTARY EDUCATION.
FRANK WAS A VIETNAM VETERAN AND CONTINUED IN THE ARMY RESERVE AFTER VIETNAM, HE COMPLETED HIS RESERVE TIME IN APRIL 1979 AT THE RANK OF SERGEANT.
FRANK KEDELTY ALSO FOLLOWED HIS FATHER’S FOOTSTEPS IN NAVAJO MEDICINE TO BECOME A TRADITIONAL HEALER. HE WILL BE REMEMBERED FOR HIS THOUGHTFUL CARE AND DEDICATION AS AN EDUCATOR AND HEALER TO MANY THROUGHOUT HIS LIFETIME.
FRANK RETIRED FROM THE CHINLE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT, WAS AN ACTIVE MEMBER OF THE TSAILE-WHEATFIELDS-BLACKROCK VETERANS ORGANIZATION AND A MEMBER OF THE AZEE’BEE NAHAGHA’ OF DINÉ NATION. ON THE HOME-FRONT HE WAS A RANCHER, MECHANIC AMD ARTIST. HE LOVED SPENDING TIME WITH HIS GRANDCHILDREN. FRANK IS SURVIVED BY HIS WIFE ANELDA; TWO DAUGHTERS DENISE AND SHI-TAWANNA; THREE SONS MERLE, FRITZLAN AND OTE BERRY; AND FIVE GRANDCHILDREN COLLINS, CAEL,KIONNA, CONNORS, AND QUANNAH.

PLEASE JOIN US IN SHOWING SUPPORT IN HONORING A U.S. ARMY VETERAN TO HIS FINAL RESTING PLACE. WE ARE HONORED TO ANNOUNCE THE FUNERAL ESCORT REQUEST ON BEHALF OF THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF SERGEANT FRANK BEYALE KEDELTY.

DATE AND LOCATION:
SUMMIT FUNERAL HOME, ST MICHAELS, AZ
WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 14, 2024
STAGING: 9 AM
ADDRESS: 346A AZ-264, St Michaels, AZ 86511

KSU: 940 AM
ROUTE: EAST ON HWY 264 TO WINDOW ROCK, AZ, THEN NORTH ON NAVAJO ROUTE 12
DESTINATION:
FORT DEFIANCE VETERANS CEMETERY
ADDRESS: INDIAN ROUTE 12 Fort Defiance, Arizona 86504 United States

CONTACT FOR MORE INFORMATION. MADDY KEE

Funeral escort for US Army National Guard PVT Melvin W. Gatewood
2024-02-17 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Phoenix)
Window Rock, AZ – The family of US Army National Guard PVT Melvin W. Gatewood humbly requesting a funeral escort on Wednesday, January 17, 2024.
STAGING: 10:00am Summit Funeral Home, Window Rock, Az
KSU: 11:30am
DESTINATION: Ft Defiance Veterans Cemetery
ROUTE: Hwy 264 to Window Rock, north towards Ft. Defiance
US Army National Guard Private Melvin W. Gatewood, was 53 years old. He served 8-9 years in the National Guard and was honorably discharged on 06/11/2005. He was a helpful, encouraging, and strong son, father, brother, uncle and chei to many people. His teaching and energy will never leave the mind of those it touched. He loved his family and friends and always spoke highly of them. He will be dearly missed by his family and friends.
On behalf of the Navajo Hopi Honor Riders, we send our condolences and prayers to the family of US Army National Guard PVT Melvin W. Gatewood. Rest in peace soldier.
Contact : Kayce (daughter)

NHHR Meeting
2024-02-18 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Phoenix)
Riders and volunteers:
If you cannot make it to the meeting in Gallup on Feb. 18 Sunday at Comfort Suites, here is the zoom link:

Topic: NHHR meeting
Time: Feb 18, 2024 01:00 PM Arizona

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84535241264…

Meeting ID: 845 3524 1264
Passcode: 411935

Funeral escort for US Army SSG Leonard Day Jr. on 2/20
2024-02-20 04:00 - 10:30 (America/Phoenix)
US Army SSG Leonard Day Jr.
Gallup, NM – The family of US Army SSG Leonard Day Jr. humbly requesting a funeral escort on Tuesday, February 20, 2024.
STAGING: 4:00am Cope Memorial, Gallup, NM
KSU:4:30am
GAS STOP: 6:30am Rt. 66 Casino, ABQ, NM
KSU: 6:45am
DESTINATION: 8:00am Santa Fe National Cemetery, Santa Fe, NM
ROUTE: From Gallup, I-40 East and I-25 North to Santa Fe
Graveside service for Leonard Day Jr., 44, of Hunters Point, Arizona, will be held Tuesday, Feb. 20, at 9 a.m., at the Santa Fe National Cemetery.
Leonard was born Nov. 22, 1979, at Fort Sill, Oklahoma, into the Isleta Pueblo, born for Honágháahnii (One-walks-around Clan). His nalí is Tł’ízí lání (Many Goats); cheii is Naakai dine’é (Mexican). He passed away Feb. 7, 2024, in Hunters Point.
Leonard graduated from Manzano High School in Albuquerque and served in the U.S. Army for 13 years and 4 months. He was an Afghanistan Veteran who was injured by RoadSide Bomb in 2007 and a Purple Heart Recipient. Leonard served in 82nd Airborne and also the 173rd Airborne Brigade. He was a foodie who enjoyed cooking, fishing, biking, and spending time with his children.
Leonard is survived by his sons, Alejandro Day and Michael Day; daughters, Esperanza Day and Isabella Day; parents, Antoinette and Leonard Day Sr.; brother, Dillon Day; and sisters, Rosemary Cook, Rachelle Roberts, Patricia Day, Maria Day, and Melinda Day Wheeler.
Leonard is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Dillon and Rose Platero; paternal grandparents, Alice Williams and Charlie Day; and three uncles and two aunts. Pallbearers will be members of the honor guard.
A potluck reception will take place at the Gallup Lions Club (3330 E. Aztec) following service at 4 p.m.
On behalf of the Navajo Hopi Honor Riders, we send our condolences and prayers to the family of US Army SSG Leonard Day Jr. Rest in peace soldier.
Contact : Melinda Day Wheeler (sister)

Funeral escort for US Army SGT IRVIN MARIANO 2/22
2024-02-22 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Phoenix)
FUNERAL ESCORT FOR UNITED STATES ARMY SERGEANT IRVIN MARIANO

YEARS ENLISTED: JUNE 1968-JUNE 1971

IRVIN GRADUATED FROM GALLUP HIGH SCHOOL AND SHORTLY AFTER, ENLISTED INTO THE US ARMY.
AFTER HIS TOUR IN VIETNAM, HE GRADUATED WITH HIS BACHELORS FROM EASTERN NEW MEXICO UNIVERSITY IN AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES IN 1978. HE WORKED FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR FOR 34 YEARS UNTIL HIS RETIREMENT IN 2010. IRVIN IS SURVIVED BY HIS WIFE ROLINDA J. BEGAY OF JONES RANCH, NM.
HONORABLY DISCHARGED IN 1971. HE RECEIVED THE BRONZE STAR FOR HIS SERVICE IN VIETNAM. SERGEANT IRVIN MARIANO WAS A PARATROOPER IN K COMPANY 75.

FAMILY:
MOTHER’S CLAN: TO’AHEDLIINI
MATERNAL: TAHNEESZAHNI
FATHER’S CLAN: TSA’ YIIS K’IIDNII
PATERNAL GP: KINYAANII

DATE AND LOCATION:
ROLLIE MORTUARY, GALLUP NM 87301
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2024
STAGING: 10 AM
ADDRESS: 401 E NIZHONI BLVD, GALLUP NM 87301

KSU: 1040 AM
DESTINATION:
GALLUP CITY VETERANS’ CEMETERY
ADDRESS: 333 NATIONAL CEMETERY DRIVE
GALLUP, NM 87301

79th Anniversary Iwo Jima Flag Raising
2024-02-24 07:00 - 11:30 (America/Phoenix)
We are happy to announce that Navajo Hopi Honor Riders are registered to participate in the following event:
79th Anniversary Iwo Jima Flag Raising, Military Parade
STAGING: is at 7:00 a.m. Parade will begin at 8:45 a.m. sharp. Parade staging is at 168 S. Skill Center Rd. Entry only allowed off of Seed Farm Rd. at the south end of Skill Center Rd. See Map for Parade
*Important change from previous years is the motorcyle line up will be staged at the front of the parade line.
Event is hosted by the Ira Hayes American Legion Post 84
There will also be a flyover and flag raising event included in the timeline of events.
Ceremonies to follow at the Mathew B. Juan, Ira H. Hayes Veterans Memorial Park in Sacaton, AZ.
All Public and Veterans Groups are Welcome on Feb.24, 2024. More info can be found at this link:
http://www.irahayespost84.org

FUNERAL ESCORT for US Army SPC DELBERT SAUNDERS
2024-02-26 09:00 - 11:00 (America/Phoenix)
FUNERAL ESCORT FOR UNITED STATES ARMY SPECIALIST 4 DELBERT SAUNDERS

NAME OF HONOREE: SPECIALIST 4 DELBERT SAUNDERS

FAMILY:
SPEC-4 SAUNDERS WAS BORN JUNE 06, 1952, IN GALLUP, NEW MEXICO TO RITA MAE DICK AND THE LATE HERBERT SAUNDERS. HE GREW UP IN ROCKSPRINGS, NEW MEXICO AND WENT TO SCHOOL AT TOHATCHI, FT. WINGATE, AND LATER ENLISTED IN THE UNITED STATES ARMY INFANTRY IN 1970-1972. HE SERVED IN VIETNAM, AND ALSO TOURED IN GERMANY. DELBERT SERVED 2 YEARS IN THE ARMY AS A TRACK EQUIPMENT OPERATOR, WHEEL VEHICLE MECHANIC AND ENGINE DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENT REPAIR.
SPEC-4 SAUNDERS RECEIVED THE NATIONAL DEFENSE SERVICE MEDAL, VIETNAM SERVICE MEDAL WITH TWO STARS, VIETNAM CAMPAIGN MEDAL WITH “60” DEVICE. HE WAS HONORABLY DISCHARGED. HE RECEIVED HIS ASSOCIATES-DEGREE FROM TVI IN ALBUQUERQUE, NM AS AN ELECTRICIAN. SAUNDERS THEN WORKED AT UNITED NUCLEAR MINE, SHELL REFINERY, AND 35 YEARS AT CINIZA GIANT REFINERY INDUSTRIES IN GALLUP, NM.

SPEC-4 SAUNDERS LIVED OUT HIS LIFE IN WHITERIVER, AZ WITH HIS KIDS AND GRANDKIDS. HE ENJOYED TRAVELING, WORKING ON VEHICLES, WATCHING OLD WESTERN MOVIES, WATCHING THE ARIZONA CARDINALS FOOTBALL GAMES, DINING AT ARBYS, TACO BELL AND NEVER PASSED UP A FILLET-O-FISH FROM MCDONALDS. HE SUPPORTED HIS GRANDCHILDREN WITH THEIR EDUCATIONAL AND SPORTS ACCOMPLISHMENTS. HE WAS A CARPENTER AND OFTEN BUILT THINGS AROUND THE HOUSE. HE ENJOYED HORSE RIDING AND REMINISCING ABOUT HIS SADDLE BRONC RIDING DAYS. HIS HOBBIES INCLUDED PLAYING MORTAL KOMBAT AND READING A VARIETY OF BOOKS. HE ENJOYED HIS FAMILY TIME AND COOKOUTS. HIS FINAL REQUEST WAS TO BE BURIED NEXT TO THE LOVE OF HIS LIFE – HIS WIFE COLLEEN SAUNDERS, WHO PRECEDED HIM IN DEATH. HE WAS ASHIIH (SALT CLAN) BORN FOR TOBAAZHNI’AZHI (TO WHO CAME UPON THE WATER CLAN).

PLEASE JOIN US IN SHOWING SUPPORT FOR ESCORTING A U.S. ARMY VETERAN TO HIS FINAL RESTING PLACE. WE ARE HONORED TO ANNOUNCE THE FUNERAL ESCORT REQUEST ON BEHALF OF THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF SPECIALIST 4 DELBERT SAUNDERS.

EVENT DATE AND LOCATION:
HONDAH CASINO, PINETOP, ARIZONA
FRIDAY, JANUARY 26, 2024
STAGING: 9 AM
ADDRESS: 777 AZ-260, PINETOP, AZ 85935

KSU: 930 AM
ROUTE: PROCEED SOUTH ON
HWY 73 TO 701 N CHIEF AVE, WHITERIVER, AZ
DESTINATION:
WHITE RIVER ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH
701 N CHIEF AVE, WHITE RIVER, AZ 85941

CONTACT FOR MORE INFORMATION.
KARLA HOLIDAY

Camp Pendleton- Dedication Ceremony on 3/6/24
2024-03-06 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Phoenix)
Honor Riders~You are invited to join a dedication ceremony at Camp Pendleton on March 6 Wednesday. Please text your name to 928-421-1166 if you are planning to attend, in order to enter Camp Pendleton we will need your name by Feb. 23, 2024, for access onto base.

We currently have six honor riders planning to ride out for this special event coordinated by USMC veteran David Palomares and The 5th Marine Regiment.

STAGING: Wed 3/6/24, 9:00am Carl’s Jr, 62407 Cristianitos Rd.
Camp Pendleton North off of the 5 freeway
DESTINATION: 5th Marine Regiment Memorial, Camp Pendleton

RSVP by contacting NHHR & providing your name: info.nhhr@gmail.com or 928-421-1166

Funeral escort for US Army SPC Jimmy Gould on 3/13
2024-03-13 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Phoenix)
Gallup, NM – The family of US Army SPC Jimmy Gould humbly requesting a funeral escort on Wednesday, March 13, 2024.

STAGING: 10:00am Sacred Heart Cathedral, Gallup, NM
KSU:11:30pm
DESTINATION: St. Michael’s Community Cemetery, St. Michaels AZ

US Army SPC Jimmy Gould graduated from Haskell High School in Lawrence Kansas. He enlisted into the United States Army 1965. He was stationed in Fort Bragg, North Carolina and he did a tour in Germany. He was Honorably Discharged in 1967. While in the Army, he received a medal for being an expert (rifle-M14) as well as a National Defense Service Medal. Upon his discharge, he worked with the Bureau of Indian Affairs for 32 and a half years. His assignment was at Kinlichee Boarding School and Hunter’s Point Boarding School. He was also a basketball coach for many years during his employment. He was survived by his wife Louise Gould, his son Jeffery, daughters Rhonda and Serafina and was preceded by his son Randall. Clans: Dzilt’ahnii (Near the Mountain) Hashtl’ishnii (Mud People)

Reception at Assembly of God Reception Center.

On behalf of the Navajo Hopi Honor Riders, we send our condolences and prayers to the family of US Army SPC Jimmy Gould. Rest in peace soldier.

Contact : Omar Benally (nephew)

NHHR Meeting
2024-03-17 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Phoenix)
Sunday March 17, 2024 at 1pm, Comfort Suites, Gallup, NM

FUNERAL ESCORT for USMC SGT DENNY CADMAN on 3/21
2024-03-21 11:00 - 13:30 (America/Denver)
FUNERAL ESCORT FOR UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS SERGEANT DENNY CADMAN
SERVED TOURS IN IRAQ AND AFGHANISTAN. SGT CADMAN MADE MANY FRIENDSHIPS DURING
HIS TIME IN SERVICE AND OFTEN SHARED HIS NAVAJO CULTURE PROUDLY. THE FRIENDS DENNY MADE; HE PROUDLY CALLED THEM HIS BROTHERS. ONE OF MANY THINGS TO REMEMBER ABOUT DENNY IS HE MADE A POSITIVE IMPACT AMONGST HIS FRIENDS, WHOM OFTEN HAVE SAID DENNY HELPED THEM ON THEIR PATH IN LIFE.
DENNY WILL BE REMEMBERED AS A LOVING FAMILY MAN AND FATHER WHO CARED DEEPLY FOR HIS 11-YEAR-OLD DAUGHTER ATHENA. DENNY WAS THE OLDEST CHILD OF FIVE WHO CARED AND LOVED HIS SIBLINGS, COUSINS, NIECES AND NEPHEWS. DENNY WAS A SELFLESS MAN.
DENNY CADMAN FOUGHT A TOUGH BATTLE WITH CANCER, HIS RESILIENT ATTITUDE DURING HIS BATTLE WITH CANCER CAN BE ATTRIBUTED TO THE STRENGTH AND COURAGE HE HONED WHILE BECOMING A UNITED STATES MARINE. WE WILL ALWAYS BE PROUD OF OUR MARINE AND WILL NEVER FORGET THAT DENNY CADMAN FOUGHT TO THE VERY END.
DATE AND LOCATION:
ROLLIE MORTUARY, GALLUP NM 87301
(SERVICE STARTS AT 10AM)
THURSDAY, MARCH 21, ,2024
STAGING: 11 AM
ADDRESS: 401 E NIZHONI BIVD, GALLUP NM 87301
ROUTE: WEST ON NIZHONI BLVD, RIGHT ONTO SECOND STREET,
RIGHT ON MALONEY AVENUE FOR 2 MILES
MALONEY AVE TURNS INTO JM MONTOYA BLVD AND
FINALY INTO HASLER VALLEY RD, CEMETERY WILL
BE ON THE RIGHT.
KSU: 1130 AM
DESTINATION:
GALLUP, NM STATE VETERANS’ CEMETERY
ADDRESS: 333 NATIONAL CEMETERY DRIVE
GALLUP, NM 87301

21st Piestewa Fallen Heroes Memorial
2024-03-23 05:30 - 11:30 (America/Phoenix)
Phoenix, Az- 21st Piestewa Fallen Heroes Memorial on March 23rd, Saturday.
STAGING: 5:30am Navajo-Hopi Honor Riders meet at the Best Western Innsuites, 1615 E. Northern, Phoenix, AZ 85020. Contact Bobby Martin, NHHR president. Gold Star Families, veterans, tribal leaders and the community
6:30am-9:30am at the Piestewa Peak Ocotillo Ramada, please park at Lincoln Heights Christian Church and take the shuttle to the ramada.

NHHR Meeting
2024-04-14 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Denver)
Navajo Hopi Honor Riders meeting to discuss the upcoming 21st Annual Lori Piestewa Navajo Hopi Honor Ride from May 16-19, 2024. If you cannot attend in person a Zoom link will be provided closer to date.
Location: Comfort Suites, Gallup, NM (east side)
Time: 1:00pm-3:00pm DST/Navajo time

Annual Lori Piestewa Navajo Hopi Honor Ride
2024-05-16 - 2024-05-19
May 16-19, 2024 – ROUTE
5/16 Day 1: Window Rock, Az, to Hopi Veterans Memorial to Flagstaff, Az
5/17 Day 2: Flagstaff, Az to Cameron, Tuba City, Page, Az
5/18 Day 3: Page, Az to Monument Valley to Four Corners Monument to Towaoc, CO.
5/19 Day 4: Towaoc, Co to Window Rock, Az.

Funeral escort for ARMY PFC WAYNE ARVISO SR on 8/15
2024-08-15 08:30 - 11:00 (America/Phoenix)
Gallup, NM – FUNERAL ESCORT FOR UNITED STATES ARMY VETERAN PFC WAYNE ARVISO SR on Thursday August 15, 2024.

ARVISO SERVED IN THE U.S. ARMY FOR TWO AND HALF YEARS DURING WWII FROM
1943 – 1946 IN THE PACIFIC THEATER AS AN ANTI-AIRCRAFT ARTILLERY AUTOMATIC GUNNER. ARVISO COMMITTED 38 YEARS OF HIS LIFE WORKING ON CAMP NAVAJO ARMY DEPOT IN BELLMONT, ARIZONA IN THE AMMUNITION DEMOLITION DEPARTMENT. WAYNE ARVISO SR WAS A BELOVED FAMILY MAN AND ENJOYED LIVING IN THE IYANBITO AREA OF THE NAVAJO RESERVATION RAISING HIS LIVESTOCKS OF SHEEP AND CATTLE. WAYNE LEAVES 7 CHILDREN AND 10 GRANDCHILDREN. WAYNE IS REMEMBERED FONDLY BY FRIENDS AND FAMILY AS “SERGEANT MAJOR”.

FAMILY:
MATERNAL CLANS: TO’AHEEDLINII
PATERNAL CLANS: TA’NEESZAHNII

PLEASE JOIN US IN SHOWING SUPPORT IN HONORING A U.S. ARMY VETERAN TO HIS FINAL RESTING PLACE. WE ARE HONORED TO ANNOUNCE THE FUNERAL ESCORT REQUEST ON BEHALF OF THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF WAYNE ARVISO SR.

DATE AND LOCATION:
ROLLIE MORTUARY, GALLUP NM
THURSDAY, AUGUST 15, 2024
MOTORCADE STAGING: 8:30 AM

KSU: 9 AM
ROUTE: FROM GALLUP, NM HEAD WEST TO FLAGSTAFF ON I-40
DESTINATION:
GRAVESIDE SERVICE 11:30AM
ARIZONA VETERANS’ MEMORIAL CEMETERY AT CAMP NAVAJO
14317 VETERANS DR, BELLMONT, AZ

Funeral escort for US Army PFC Reymundo Cantu on 9/10
2024-09-10 06:00 - 11:00 (America/Phoenix)
St. Michaels, Az – The family of US Army PFC Reymundo Cantu humbly requesting a funeral escort on Tuesday, September 10, 2024.
STAGING: 5:45am Green Meadows Funeral Home, St. Michaels, Az
KSU:6:00am
DESTINATION: Burnt Corn, Az. (95 miles)
US Army PFC Reymundo Cantu served from May 2007 to June 2012. Operation Iraq Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom.

On behalf of the Navajo Hopi Honor Riders, we send our condolences and prayers to the family of US Army PFC Reymundo Cantu. Rest in peace soldier.
Contact : Rolana Tom (sister in law)

Funeral escort for ARMY SGT BERNADETTE TOLEDO on 9/14
2024-09-14 08:00 - 11:00 (America/Phoenix)
Rio Rancho, NM – FUNERAL ESCORT FOR UNITED STATES ARMY VETERAN SGT BERNADETTE TOLEDO

SGT TOLEDO WAS HONORABLY DISCHARGED FROM SERVICE 2015. DEPLOYED DURING THE KOSOVO CAMPAIGN EARNING THE KOSOVO CAMPAIGN MEDAL WITH BRONZE SERVICE STAR, AND NATO METAL. HER ADDITIONAL AWARDS ARE ARMY COMMENDATION MEDAL, THREE ARMY ACHIEVEMENT MEDALS, KOREA DEFENSE SERVICE MEDAL, GLOBAL WAR ON TERRORISM MEDAL, NCO PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT RIBBON, ARMY SERVICE RIBBON, OVERSEAS SERVICE RIBBON, ARMED FORCES RESERVE MEDAL WITH “M” DEVICE, GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL.

SERGEANT TOLEDO LIVED HER LIFE IN TORREÓN, NM WITH HER PARENTS, BENNIE AND DOROTHY. TOLEDO GRADUATED FROM WINGATE HIGH SCHOOL IN NM, SHE SELFLESSLY SERVED 15 YEARS OF HER LIFE IN THE U.S. ARMY. SERGEANT TOLEDO WAS AN EXEMPLARY SOLDIER EARNING NUMEROUS AWARDS AND COMMENDATIONS. HER LOVE OF FAMILY AND COMMUNITY CONTINUED AFTER HER TIME IN THE U.S. ARMY AND SHE RETURNED HOME TO TORREÓN AND RAISED HER THREE CHILDREN AND CARED FOR HER PARENTS.

BERNADETTE TOLEDO WAS BIT’AHNII (FOLDED ARMS PEOPLE CLAN),
BORN FOR TÓD’CH”INII (BITTER WATER CLAN)

PLEASE JOIN US IN SHOWING SUPPORT IN HONORING A U.S. ARMY VETERAN AND NEW MEXICO NATIONAL GUARDSMEN TO HER FINAL RESTING PLACE. WE ARE HONORED TO ANNOUNCE THE FUNERAL ESCORT REQUEST ON BEHALF OF THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF SGT BERNADETTE TOLEDO.

DATE AND LOCATION:
SERVICE BEGINS 11 AM
DANIELS FUNERAL HOME (SOUTHERN CHAPEL) RIO RANCHO, NM
SATURDAY, SEP 14, 2024
MOTORCADE STAGING: 8 AM

KSU: 830 AM
ROUTE: FROM FUNERAL HOME ON UNSER/ SOUTHERN IN RIO RANCHO NM TO 550 (VIA UNSER) HEADING NORTH TO NM 279 HEAD WEST THRU SAN LUIS TO POWER LINE RD, HEAD NORTH TO TORREÓN NAVAJO MISSION

DESTINATION:
TORREÓN NAVAJO MISSION CEMETERY

CONTACT FOR MORE INFORMATION. VERNA HOWE or
AUDREY TSINNAJINNIE

Funeral escort for USMC PVT Roy V. Uentillie on 9/20/24
2024-09-20 08:00 - 11:30 (America/Phoenix)
Tse Bonito, NM – The family of USMC PVT Roy V. Uentillie humbly requesting a funeral escort on Friday, September 20, 2024.
STAGING: 8:00am Silver Creek Mortuary, Tse Bonito, NM
KSU:8:30am
DESTINATION: Ft. Defiance Veterans Cemetery
Roy Uentillie was born on August 27, 1948, in Low Mountain, AZ. He was Red Bottom People, born for the Salt Water Clan. His late parents are Billy and Ruth Uentillie. He was a proud U.S. Marine, a Rifleman and served in Vietnam from 1969 to 1971. He received the Combat Action Ribbon, National Defense Medal and Vietnam Medal. He is survived by his wife Helen Uentillie, his children Sean Uentillie, Helena Uentillie, Joel Uentillie and Kelby Uentillie and two grandchildren Jerron Smallcanyon and Jackson Kashoya.

On behalf of the Navajo Hopi Honor Riders, we send our condolences and prayers to the family of USMC PVT Roy V. Uentillie. Rest in peace marine.Contact : Helena Uentillie
(daughter)

NHHR Meeting 9/23
2024-09-23 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Phoenix)
NHHR meeting on Sept. 23rd Monday at the conference room Comfort Suites, Gallup, NM, from 6:00pm – 7:30pm (Navajo time/NM time). If you cannot attend in person here is the Zoom link below.

Scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: NHHR Meeting
Time: Sep 23, 2024 6:00pm NM/Rez time (5:00 PM AZ/Flagstaff time)

Gold Star Mothers & Family Day
2024-09-29 11:30 - 14:00 (America/Phoenix)
Gold Star Mothers Day on Navajo Nation
The Board of Directors of the Navajo Hopi Honor Riders cordially invites Gold Star Mothers and Families to the Navajo Nation Memorial Park on Sunday September 29, 2024.

We will be recognizing the sacrifice these families have made and honoring their loved ones who were killed in action while in military service in the defense of the Navajo Nation and the United States of America.

Gold Star Familes will be escorted by NHHR riders from Quality Inn to Veterans Memorial Park.
(staging will start at 1130am at Quality Inn and kick stands up 12pm)

A short ceremony will commence with the Pledge of Allegiance and the National Anthem. Gold Star Families will be presented with certificates and a lapel pin. The ceremony will end with remarks by the Gold Star Families in remembrance of their loved ones.

This event is open to the public. (See attached flyer)

AGENDA FOR SUNDAY, SEPT. 29

STAGING: 11:30am Quality Inn, Window Rock, Az.
12:00pm Honor Riders Escort From Quality Inn to Veterans Park – Escort provided by
Navajo Nation Police – Flag Line Chichiltah Veterans Park- Patrick Arthur
12:30pm Post colors – Sa’anii’ Sila’altsoii’ Color Guard
12:40pm Invocation – Lawrence Lano NHHR Board Member – Ganado Veterans Organization Vice
Commander
12:45pm Pledge of Allegiance and National Anthem by Jewel Jones – Ganado Primary Princess 2022-
2023
13:00 Welcome – Leon Curley A Co-Founder of NHHR
13:10 Recognition of Gold Star Mothers and/or Families – Roll Call
13:20 Navajo Nation President – Dr. Buu Nygren
13:30 Navajo Nation Speaker – Crystalyne Curley
13:40 Navajo Nation Chief Justice – JoAnn Jayne
13:50 Navajo Nation Veterans Executive Director – Bobbie Baldwin
14:00 Laying of the Wreath & Moment of Silence
14:20 Gold Star Mother & families Opportunity to speak
14:40 Conclusion
14:45 Lunch

Gold Star Mothers Day on Navajo Nation

Funeral escort for USMC PFC Benjamin Staley on 10/3/24
2024-10-03 07:30 - 10:00 (America/Phoenix)
Shiprock, NM – The family of USMC PFC Benjamin Staley humbly requesting a funeral escort on Thursday, October 3, 2024.
STAGING: 7:30am Desert View Funeral Home Shiprock, NM
KSU:8:00am
DESTINATION: St. Isabel Catholic Church, Lukachukai, Az. for the funeral service. After service, burial site Staley Family Plot near Blackrock. (bikers note: road from church to burial site is 10 miles of dirt road, see map attached)
ROUTE: Shiprock to Lukachukai: South on Hwy 491 to Rte 13 stay on Rte 13 to Lukachukai. Lukachukai to Tsaile intersection: Rte 13 to Rte 12, stay on Rte 12 to Tsaile Store. Tsaile intersection to Dine’ College Circle Dr., Ind Rte 64 to College turn off to College Circle Drive.
Benjamin was born and raised in Canyon De Chelly and Black Rock area. He went to Intermountain Indian School in Salt Lake City, Utah. He enlisted in the US Marine Corps in 1959 He was Honorably Discharged in 1962. He was a very proud and honorable veteran. He lived in Los Angeles, California for over 40 years, retiring from the ITT Aerospace Control center. He was known by his family as the “LA Man”. He moved back to Farmington, NM and his homeland at Black Rock 3 years ago. He loved being among his Kinyaa’aanii family of Black Rock and Canyon De Chelly. His interests included watching the LA Dodgers on TV and NFL Football. He was a very generous and loving dad, brother, uncle and grandfather (Chei & Nali). He will be missed greatly.

On behalf of the Navajo Hopi Honor Riders, we send our condolences and prayers to the family of USMC PFC Benjamin Staley. Rest in peace marine.

Contact : Rosita Tsosie (niece)

Funeral escort for US Navy MM3 Pete Alonzo on 10/21/24
2024-10-21 10:30 - 12:00 (America/Phoenix)
Gallup, NM – The family of US Navy MM3 Pete Alonzo humbly requesting a funeral escort on Monday, October 21, 2024.
STAGING: 10:45am St. Francis Catholic Church @ 214 W Wilson Ave., Gallup, NM 87301
KSU:11:15am
DESTINATION: 11:30am Gallup State Veterans Cemetery, 333 National Cemetery Drive, Gallup, NM 8730
Pete Alonzo, 92 years old, was a proud U.S. Navy vet who served from May 28, 1951 – May 2, 1955 in the Korean War. He served aboard the U.S.S. Laws DD558 and was a Machinist Mate 3rd Class with several earned accolades, including: Korean Service Medal (2 Stars), United Nations Service Medal, China Service Medal, Korean Presidential Unit Citation, National Defense Service Medal, and more! He is survived by his four children and their spouses: Cathy and her husband, Harvey; Paul and his wife, DIana; Michael and his wife, JoAnn; Gabriel and his wife, Cleo. In addition, he is survived by several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Please join us in honoring a beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend to his final resting place where he will be laid to rest with his beloved wife, Geraldine. Rosary begins 9:30 AM @ St. Francis Catholic Church Mass at 10:00 AM Burial scheduled for 11:30 AM @ Gallup State Veterans Cemetery Reception to follow at St. Francis Community Hall Thank you for your continued support and prayers during this difficult time!

On behalf of the Navajo Hopi Honor Riders, we send our condolences and prayers to the family of US Navy MM3 Pete Alonzo. Rest in peace sailor.
Contact : Courtney Spencer (Granddaughter)

Funeral escort for Navajo Code Talker John Kinsel Sr on 10/23
2024-10-23 07:00 - 11:00 (America/Phoenix)
St. Michaels, Az – The family of Navajo Code Talker John Kinsel Sr. humbly requesting a funeral escort on Wednesday, October 23, 2024.
STAGING: 7:15am Green Meadows Funeral Home, 346A Hwy 264, St. Michaels, Az.
KSU:8:00am
DESTINATION: Funeral service at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, Chinle, Az, then to final resting place at Lukachukai Community Cemetery.
ROUTE: West on Hwy 264 to Burnside then Hwy 191 to Chinle. After service, east on Hwy 64 to Lukachukai Community Cemetery. (101 miles, see map attached)

John Kinsel Sr was 107 years old, he was from Lukachukai, Az, he was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather. He began his education at six years old at Ft. Defiance Boarding school, he graduated from St. Catherine’s High School in Santa Fe, NM. Kinsel was Kinłichíi’nii and born for Tábąąhá, he died peacefully in his sleep on Saturday morning, October 19, 2024. He was one of the Navajo Code Talkers who served in the Pacific Theater during WWII, he served from 1942 to 1946. When he returned home, he built a home for his family and raised them in Lukachukai. He spoke Navajo all his life, his community loved him. He will be dearly missed by his family, friends and the Navajo people.

On behalf of the Navajo Hopi Honor Riders, we send our condolences and prayers to the family of Navajo Code Talker John Kinsel Sr. Rest in peace marine.
Contact : Ronald Kinsel (son)

Funeral escort for Navajo Code Talker John Kinsel Sr. on 10/23
2024-10-23 07:30 - 12:30 (America/Phoenix)
Navajo Code Talker John Kinsel Sr.
St. Michaels, Az – The family of Navajo Code Talker John Kinsel Sr. humbly requesting a funeral escort on Wednesday, October 23, 2024.

STAGING: 7:15am Green Meadows Funeral Home, 346A Hwy 264, St. Michaels, Az.
KSU:8:00am
DESTINATION: Funeral service at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, Chinle, Az, then to final resting place at Lukachukai Community Cemetery.
ROUTE: West on Hwy 264 to Burnside then Hwy 191 to Chinle. After service, east on Hwy 64 to Lukachukai Community Cemetery. (101 miles, see map attached)

John Kinsel Sr. was 107 years old, he was from Lukachukai, Az, he was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather. He began his education at six years old at Ft. Defiance Boarding school, he graduated from St. Catherine’s High School in Santa Fe, NM. Kinsel was Kinłichíi’nii and born for Tábąąhá, he died peacefully in his sleep on Saturday morning, October 19, 2024. He was one of the Navajo Code Talkers who served in the Pacific Theater during WWII, he served from 1942 to 1946. When he returned home, he built a home for his family and raised them in Lukachukai. He spoke Navajo all his life, his community loved him. He will be dearly missed by his family, friends and the Navajo people.

On behalf of the Navajo Hopi Honor Riders, we send our condolences and prayers to the family of Navajo Code Talker John Kinsel Sr. Rest in peace marine.

Contact : Ronald Kinsel (son)
