CONFIRMED: Melvin Morgan, Retired, Veteran, US Air Force, Vietnam (157-26) 22 Sep 26
2117 Harry Wurzbach Rd
San Antonio, TX 78209
USA
US AIR FORCE RETIRED VETERAN – VIETNAM WAR
The family of Mr. Melvin Morgan, a US Air Force (Ret.) Veteran, requests the presence and participation of the San Antonio Patriot Guard at the graveside rendering of military honors of their loved one. We are honored to accept this invitation.
Melvin Ronald Morgan, age 81 years, 5 months, 6 days, passed away on 9/11/26 at his daughter and son in-laws, home in La Vernia Texas.
He was born 4/5/45 in Warsaw, New York. He often spoke fondly of his childhood and family in New York. As a child he grew up hunting, fishing, camping, and collecting arrowheads and fossils. He also talked of his adventures in Letchworth State Park.
He joined the Air Force when he was 17 and served in Vietnam. He went on missions dropping supplies off at low levels, in Caribous, as well as fighting in the jungle. My father would say, “God had a higher purpose for me and that is why I survived.”
Ron Retired, after 20 years of service, as a Master Sergeant. He last served in Tucson AZ at DMAFB as the NCOIC at the 5FIS, home of the Delta Dart and the Spittin Kittens. While in Tucson he enjoyed horseback riding in the Sonoran Desert with his daughter, fishing, rockhounding, and hunting. He was a member of the Tucson Rod and Gun club. He also was the President of DMAFB Horse Stables. After retirement he went to school to be a professional farrier. He was well known in Tucson for his corrective shoeing (horses)and was often called on by veterinarians to help consult on difficult cases.
He went back to college to become a History Teacher, then furthered his career by becoming an RN. He and his wife were traveling Nurses. They traveled from Alaska to Florida and countless places along the way. Ron had a love of nature and the outdoors and shared that with his wife, children and grandchildren.
Ron loved his wife, children, grandchildren and great grandchildren very much. He is dearly missed by all.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Cynthia Morgan and his parents, Melvin Roland Morgan and Shirley Murphy.
Ron is survived by his daughter: Lisa Marie Chamberlain and husband Jacob of LaVernia, TX; granddaughter: Isabelle Chamberlain, LaVernia, TX, Grandson: Morgan Chamberlain, LaVernia, TX; great grandson: Stetson Chamberlain; son: Ronald Morgan and Kathi Heirs, Vancleave ,MS, granddaughter: Stefanie Morgan; granddaughter: Samantha McGowan and husband Jeremy; two great grandsons: Cade and Connor McGowan; brother, Richard Morgan; sister-in-law: Gwendolyn Holden, Vancleave, MS and other relatives.
WEATHER: Hi 98 / Lo 78, 0 % Chance of Rain, 86 % Humidity, Wind: 1 mph NNE
REQUESTOR: Barbara Trevino, Family SPOX
STAGING: 10:15 am, Tuesday, September 22, 2026
Ebb Tide Lounge
2117 Harry Wurzbach Road
San Antonio, Texas 78209
https://goo.gl/maps/4sMDzLt1L3RavAzh7
BRIEFING: 10:30 am
KSU: 10:50 am (Semper Gumby)
INTERMENT: 11:15 am – Shelter #2 (Call to Verify)
Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery
1520 Harry Wurzbach Road
San Antonio, Texas 78209
https://goo.gl/maps/Q9DUsYSBUS92
RC: Juan “Doc” Sanguino
sanguino5366@gmail.com
FC: Charles “Music Man” Jones
Cj083206@gmail.com
ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS
1. Iron horses if you can, cages are always welcome and appreciated and unless under special circumstances not allowed in processions. You do not have to have a motorcycle to participate in honoring our veterans.
2. Safety First: Please remember to properly hydrate (including the night before) before any outdoor activity and to dress appropriately. Do not hesitate to take a break at any time if you feel you need to get in the shade or get indoors and always ask for help at any time. Also please do not forget your sun screen.
3. Please remember that our mission is to stand tall and silent, and with honor and. NO TALKING, SMOKING, CHEWING OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS, OR CELL PHONE USE IN THE FLAG LINE!
4. Cemeteries are hallowed ground. Please keep radios off and engine noise to a minimum. Observe the 15 MPH speed limit. Show our respect to ALL who are in attendance.
5. If riding/driving a motorcycle on Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, which is located within a Military Installation, you will need to wear closed toe shoes, long sleeve shirt, gloves, DOT approved helmet, eye protection, long pants, and boots/shoes that cover the ankle.
***Safety Notice***
Before volunteering and/or attending any San Antonio Patriot Guard Riders missions we encourage you to review all safety information below. Included are some potential safety concerns to be aware of, however this does not include the full scope of all potential hazards. Anyone attending any San Antonio Patriot Guard Riders mission understands that they do so at their own risk. Neither the Patriot Guard Riders Organization nor its representatives are liable for any damages incurred on any PGR mission or event.
Funeral Processions/Escorts
EVERY RIDER IS SOLELY RESPONSIBLE for their own safety at all times while riding in a funeral procession.
At NO TIME are any riders authorized to block any intersection or otherwise block or impede traffic laws in any way. Only Law Enforcement officials are authorized to block and/or impeded the lawful flow of traffic.
If you choose to fly a Flag on your bike you are SOLELY RESPONSIBLE for ensuring it is secured and not a danger to any other rider or traffic.
Warm Regards,
Bob “Pizza Man” Johnson
Asst. State Captain
Deputy State Captain
San Antonio Patriot Guard
Dignity, Honor, Respect
Cell: 562-413-2223
“We can’t all be heroes. Some of us get to stand on the curb and clap as they go by.”
Will Rogers