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SUMMARY:Melvin Rector\, 94\, USAAF
DESCRIPTION:updated 07 JUN 16@2140EST ArmySSG\n\n\n\nMSgt Melvin Rector\, 94\nU.S. Army Air Corps / WWII\nBarefoot Bay (Sebastian)\, FL.\nThursday\, June 9\, 2016\n\n\n\nThe family of MSgt Melvin Rector  has graciously requested the Patriot Guard Rider’s presence as they  show their final respects for their loved one.  MSgt Rector served his  Country in the U.S. Army Air Corps during WWII. \nMSgt  Rector served in the 96th Bomb Group in 1945 as a Radio Operator and  Gunner on B-17 Flying Fortress bombers\, flying eight combat missions  over Germany during the spring of the war’s final year.  On four of  these missions\, his plane came under heavy fire\, once almost proved  catastrophic\, and the plane returned to base with holes dotting its  wings. \nAfter  71 years\, MSgt Rector returned to England to re-visit the place he so  honorably served during WWII.  MSgt Rector toured Battle of Britain  Bunker\, an underground command center where fighter aircraft operations  were directed during D-Day.  After climbing back into the sunlight\, he  told those with him he felt dizzy.  There\, just outside the bunker\, our  Hero passed away.  According to those with him\, “He walked out of that  bunker like his tour was done”. \nMSgt Rector received a Memorial Service by the Royal Air Force and British Army prior to his repatriation to the U.S. \nIn  2011\, MSgt Rector attended an Honor Flight to Washington DC\, to visit  the WWII Memorial\, Arlington National Cemetery and changing of the guard  at the Tomb of the Unknown.  \nPlease  bring your 3 X 5 American Flags and join us as we stand in silent Honor  and Respect for our U.S. Army Air Corp\, WWII Hero and his family. \nLink to Stars & Stripes article on MSgt Rector: \nhttp://www.stripes.com/news/veterans/wwii-b-17-gunner-revisits-england-dies-at-battle-of-britain-bunker-1.411512 \nNote: The family would like to be escorted from their home to the church. Immediately after the briefing\, at 1020 hrs\, we will ride to the family’s home and provide them with a short escort the church. \nFlag Bikes strongly encouraged. \nItinerary:\nFirst Baptist Church of Barefoot Bay\n303 Barefoot Blvd\nBarefoot Bay (Sebastian)\, FL.\, 32976\nMap:   https://goo.gl/AttyK1\n\nStage:              1000 hrs\nBrief:                1015 hrs            \nFlag Line:          As determined by Ride Captain\nService:            1100 hrs \nRide Captain:    Thomas “Tat2Diver” Cook\nRC Email:         tat2diver@yahoo.com\nRC Cell:            941-465-6488l
URL:https://www.patriotguard.org/mission/melvin-rector-94-usaaf/
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