- December 23, 2024
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Ronald Young. Courtesy photo
Ron Young is a veteran of the Vietnam War. He was assigned to the Strategic Air Command and was responsible for keeping the B-52 Stratofortress Bomber mission-ready. He served several tours in Southeast Asia and other overseas locations. For his honorable service, he received the Air Force Commendation Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with one bronze service star, and Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal. After separating from the military, Young had a 25-year career with the New York State Unified Court System as a peace officer and firearms and training instructor. He rose through the ranks to major and was placed in command of 65 court officers. In the aftermath of the terrorist attacks of 9/11, he was assigned to the New York State Office of Emergency Management and coordinated security details around Ground Zero in cooperation with the New York City Police Department, Federal Bureau of Investigation, New York State Police and other agencies. Young retired from the court system in 2002 and soon after moved to Palm Coast. Young is a proud veteran, member of the Disabled American Veterans and supporter of Wreaths Across America, which his wife, Janet, coordinates with the Craig Flagler Palms cemetery.
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