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SUMMARY:James Alexander MacDonald
DESCRIPTION:<>\n\nHonor Mission\nJames Alexander MacDonald\, Veteran\nUSN –\nSurprise\, Arizona – 07-13-19\n\n\n\n\nABOUT THE MISSION: \nJames Alexander MacDonald served honorably in the USN from 1975 – 1976. He attained the rank of Fireman Apprentice E2 and earned the National Defensed Service Medal. James served aboard the USS William M. Wood (DD715). The USS William M. Wood was a Gearing-class destroyer in the United States Navy during the final year of World War II. She was in commission for 31 years\, from 1945 through 1976\, serving in both the Pacific and Atlantic Fleets. She was the second Navy ship named for Navy Surgeon-General William M. Wood (1809–1880). During James’ service on board\, her extended deployment with the 6th Fleet ended in June 1975 when she began a long voyage home. The destroyer visited ports in France\, Germany\, Denmark\, England\, and Bermuda before arriving back in Norfolk on 23 July. After six months of normal operations out of Norfolk\, William M. Wood deployed to the Mediterranean one final time in January 1976. She returned to the United States that summer and resumed 2nd Fleet operations. On 1 December 1976\, she was placed out of commission at Norfolk\, VA.\n\n\nPRIMARY STAGING DETAILS: 07-13-19 \nStaging Time: 10:30 AM  \nSt Clare of Assisi Catholic Church\n17111 W Bell Rd\nSurprise\, Arizona 85374\n\n\nRide Captain: \nRide Captain: Dan Lazear   azpgrdan@gmail.com  480-223-8628\n\n\nSpecial Instructions: \nPlease arrive quietly. Service will be in progress.Private company will provide traffic control service for procession.\nKSU: 11:00 AM\nMilitary Honors: 11:30 AM\n\n\nFlags & Water:\nFlags will not be provided\nIf you have large bike flags\, please bring them.\nWater WILL NOT be provided\, please bring your own.\n\nSTAGING #2 DETAILS: 07-13-19 \nStaging Time: 11:00 AM  \nSunland Memorial Park Cemetery\n15826 N Del Webb Blvd\nSurprise\, Arizona 85351\n\n\nRide Captain: \nDan Lazear\, 480-223-8628\, azpgrdan@gmail.com\n\nFlag Captain: TBA\n\n\nSpecial Instructions: \nFlag Line Set: 11:15 AM\nMilitary Honors: 11:30 AM\nCircle of Honor: 11:45 AM – Following the Circle of Honor mission will be completed.\n\n\nFlags & Water:\nFlags will be provided\nLarge Bike Flags will NOT be needed.\nWater will be provided.\n\nSubmitted By: Mike Sullivan \nPosition: Arizona Assistant State Captain \n\nNote: You do not have to own/ride a motorcycle or be a veteran to join\, and membership is Free. The only requirement is RESPECT! To subscribe to receive mission notices\, log into the National Site and click on the Members tab at the top. Select the Subscribe to PGR Missions option.\n Print This Page
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