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SUMMARY:Clarence Salmela\, USA
DESCRIPTION:The family of Clarence “Kelly” Salmela has invited the Patriot Guard to stand a flag line in honor of his life and service to our country. \nOn March 27\, 1969 Clarence joined the US Army. After Basic training at Ft. Bragg\, NC he served with the 1st Air Cavalry Division\, 8th Cavalry\, and served for 14 months in Vietnam as a combat medic. He received the Bronze Star with “V” for heroism\, Bronze Star with Oak Leaf Cluster\, Air Medal\, Army commendation Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster\, National Defense Ribbon\, Vietnam Service Medal with 2 Battle Stars\, Vietnam Campaign medal\, Presidential unit Citation\, meritorious Unit Citation\, Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm\, Combat medic Badge\, 1st Cavalry Division Air-mobile Vietnam combat Certificate\, Certificate of appreciation from President Nixon\, Certificate of appreciation from General Westmoreland. \nAfter service Clarence came back to Cokato where he tended bar at the Troll Inn until becoming the Maintenance Supervisor at HTI in Hutchinson. \nPlease come out and stand in silent tribute to Honor Clarence’s life and service to our country. \n12:00 pm – Stage Lane A (along fence on 34th Ave S) at Ft Snelling National Cemetery\n12:30 pm – Brief\n1:00 pm – Interment \nEstimated release: 2:00 pm \nDismissal at RCIC’s discretion. \nThis is a rain\, or shine mission. Please bring your 3 x 5 American Flag and anything else you may need for the duration of this mission. \n“VA regulations 38 CFR 1.218 prohibit the carrying of firearms (either openly or concealed)\, explosives or other dangerous or deadly weapons while on VA property\, except for official purposes\, such as a military funeral honors. Possession of firearms on any property under the charge and control of VA is prohibited. Offenders may be subject to a fine\, removal from the premises or arrest.” \nRCIC – TBD\nFSNC Team \nContact:\nKarla Richardson\nFlag line Member\nActing Assistant State Captain\n(218)-639-8482
URL:https://www.patriotguard.org/mission/clarence-salmela-usa/
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