Honor Mission
Coy Van Richardson
United States Army
Vietnam War Veteran
Multi-City, NY - 03-24-2026
Mission applies to the following Region(s):
Region 8, Region 9
About the Mission:
This veteran honorably served this country from May 1968 to May 1970, serving in Vietnam from October 1968 to October 1969. He was schooled as an Infantry Individual Fire Crewman and served with 1st Batallion, 59th Infantry, 97th Infantry. He attained the rank of SP4, being awarded the Bronze Star Medal, Army Commendation Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal w/ 2 Bronze Service Stars, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal w/ 1960 device, Expert Badge (M16), Sharpshooter Badge (M14), Marksman Badge (81mm), 2 O/S bars and Combat Infantryman Badge (1st award).
After his service, he became a long haul tractor trailer driver for Cassing Inc., eventually becoming the dispatcher for the company. He was Commander of the William Clinton Story Post #42 American Legion, for five years. The family has requested Patriot Guard Riders to stand and honor him for his service.
Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:
03-24-2026 at 11:00am
Staging Location:
St. Johns Baptist Church
4 Henry St.
Inwood, NY 11096
Acting Ride Captain and Contact Info:
Bill Michell
Special Information:
The honoree will be brought to the church earlier, for a viewing, with the mass at 11am. After a dignified transfer, escort will respond to Calverton National Cemetery. If you have bike flags please bring them.
Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?
yes
Second Staging Date and Staging Time:
03-24-2026 at 01:55pm
Second Location:
Calverton National Cemetery
210 Princeton Blvd.
Calverton, NY 11933
Second Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:
Pete Jepson
631-922-6330
Second Stage - Special Information:
Meet at front gate for arrival of escort. Escort could arrive between 2:20 and 2:40 depending of time leaving church and traffic.
Is there a Third Stage to this Mission?
no
Submitted by:
Pete Jepson SRC Region 9
rs 03/21; MER
