My Uncle Ronald was my first hero. I was always his first stop when coming home on military leaves. He never let me down. He was a great son to his mother and great grandmother and a devoted brother to his big sister. I’m not sure if he ever realized how important he was to me and how much I love him, but he was everything to me. I thank him for all he was and all he taught me and pray that we meet again. I will ALWAYS miss him.

Ronald...I have heard so many wonderful stories about you. Such a beautiful man. Thank you for being such an amazing soul on this earth...Sending you love & peace. Rest now, until we all meet again.
Naomi & Chanda, Wishing you peace to bring you comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your heart. With love Joanne & Family xxx

Ron and I served together aboard the USS Perry DD844.  Returning after a deployment, I gave Ron a ride home.  About midnight, Ron woke up asking how fast we were going. "About 101mph," I said.  "Slow down" and grabbed my leg, hard.  "Knock it off, let go or there going to find a young black man next to the road." "Well, if they do there's gonna be a tall skinny white guy in his left hand!