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SUMMARY:Paul Kerchum
DESCRIPTION:HOTH Mission\nPaul Kerchum\, POW/MIA\, Retired\nUSA – WWII\nVail\, Arizona – 07-12-19\n\n\n\nABOUT THE MISSION: \nPaul Kerchum joined the United States Army at sixteen years of age and served in the 31st Infantry Regiment in the Phillipines. CMSGT was captured by the Japanese\, was a prisoner of war for thirty four months and survived the Bataan Death March. In 1944\, CMSGT Kerchum was brought aboard the Japanese prison ship\, Shin ‘yo Maru\, also known as a “hell ship”. It was attacked by an American submarine\, who did not know that it had American prisoners aboard. CMSGT Kerchum was one of eighty two survivors who was rescued by Filipino guerillas. Today CMSGT Kerchum is often asked to be a keynote speaker at many events to speak of his military career and his experience as a POW. CMSGT is quoted in saying\, “Freedom is never free\, American men and women have spilled their blood and given their lives so we can have the freedom we enjoy today.” CMSGT Kerchum has been asked to be the keynote speaker once again at 99 years of age and we have been invited to ride with him to the event.\n\n\nPRIMARY STAGING DETAILS: 07-12-19 \nStaging Time: 06:45 AM\n \nDairy Queen\n13160 E. Colossal Cave Road\nVail\, Arizona 85641\n\n\nRide Captain: \nRobi 520-429-1175 and Kip 520-240-7163\nFlag Captain: DaFlagGuy\, 520-241-4530\n\n\nSpecial Instructions: \nBrieifing: 7:00 AM\nKSU: 7:20 AM\nWe will represent a flag line when we arrive at the Vail school.\nPlease mount flags on your bikes if you have the ability to do so to honor one of Americas Greatest Generation.\n\n\nFlags & Water:\nFlags will be provided\nIf you have large bike flags\, please bring them.\nWater will be provided.\n\n\n\nSubmitted By: Robi Campbell \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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