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James Alexander MacDonald

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Honor Mission
James Alexander MacDonald, Veteran
USN –
Surprise, Arizona – 07-13-19

ABOUT THE MISSION:

James 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.

PRIMARY STAGING DETAILS: 07-13-19
Staging Time: 10:30 AM

St Clare of Assisi Catholic Church
17111 W Bell Rd
Surprise, Arizona 85374

Ride Captain:

Ride Captain: Dan Lazear   azpgrdan@gmail.com  480-223-8628

Special Instructions:

Please arrive quietly. Service will be in progress.Private company will provide traffic control service for procession.
KSU: 11:00 AM
Military Honors: 11:30 AM
Flags & Water:
Flags will not be provided
If you have large bike flags, please bring them.
Water WILL NOT be provided, please bring your own.

STAGING #2 DETAILS: 07-13-19
Staging Time: 11:00 AM

Sunland Memorial Park Cemetery
15826 N Del Webb Blvd
Surprise, Arizona 85351

Ride Captain:

Dan Lazear, 480-223-8628, azpgrdan@gmail.com
Flag Captain: TBA

Special Instructions:

Flag Line Set: 11:15 AM
Military Honors: 11:30 AM
Circle of Honor: 11:45 AM – Following the Circle of Honor mission will be completed.
Flags & Water:
Flags will be provided
Large Bike Flags will NOT be needed.
Water will be provided.
Submitted By: Mike Sullivan
Position: Arizona Assistant State Captain
Note: 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.