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SUMMARY:The National Museum of Military Vehicles Escort
DESCRIPTION:Dedication\nThe National Museum of Military Vehicles Escort\n– Vietnam\nDubois\, Wyoming – 05-15-21\n\n\n\nABOUT THE MISSION: \nThe National Museum of Military Vehicles (NMMV) will hold a public ceremony to honor the veterans who participated in the Mayaguez rescue on the 46th anniversary of the battle. During the ceremony\, a Mayaguez Tribute Truck escorted by Patriot Guards Riders will be donated to the museum. Once the Tribute Truck reaches the museum\, the names of the 41 Americans who fell during the battle will be read and honored with TAPS\, followed by a reunion of surviving Mayaguez veterans. “The Mayaguez rescue performed on May 15\, 1975 was the last battle of the Vietnam War\,” said Doug Cubbison\, Curator of NMMV. “The names of the 41 Americans who perished in this battle are the last 41 names inscribed on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall in Washington\, D.C. The 46th anniversary of the battle is a fitting occasion for the museum to publicly remember and honor both the fallen and the survivors of this battle. “Terry Brooks\, a veteran of the Mayaguez rescue\, created a Tribute Truck to ensure that the sacrifice of those who fell during this battle is always remembered\,” said Alynne Catron\, Executive Director of NMMV. “Terry is donating the Tribute Truck to our museum to preserve and share in perpetuity with the public.” The Mayaguez incident: On May 12\, 1975\, a U.S. flagged cargo ship\, the S.S. Mayaguez and its crew were seized by a Cambodian Khmer Rouge naval vessel. President Gerald Ford ordered military action to force the Cambodians to return the ship and release its crew. This rescue mission by the Marines\, Navy\, and Air Force took place on May 15\, 1975. During the ensuing combat\, 25 Air Force pilots and crew\, two Navy Corpsmen\, and fourteen Marines were killed in action while another fifty Americans were wounded. The Khmer Rouge released the Mayaguez and its crew unharmed. The ceremony commemorating the Mayaguez rescue will begin May 15\, 2021 in Dubois\, WY at 10:00 a.m. The Tribute Truck will depart Dubois at that time with Patriot Guards Riders escort to travel 8 miles to the museum. Once the Tribute Truck arrives at NMMV\, the remainder of the ceremony will be held on museum grounds\, after which the Tribute Truck will be placed on display in the museum. The ceremony is open to all who wish to thank these veterans and their families for their service and sacrifice.\n\n\nPRIMARY STAGING DETAILS: 05-15-21 \nStaging Time: 09:00 AM\n \nBehind the Post Office\nDubois\, Wyoming\n\n\nRide Captain: \nEd Ransford\n307 438-1878\n\nAsst: Kevin Curtis 307 413-1915\n\n\nSpecial Instructions: \n0900 behind the Post Office\nKick stands up at 1000 to Escort the truck to the museum.\nIf you’re going for the Flagline\, rally time at the Museum at 0915.\nFlagline up at 0930.\n\n\nFlags & Water:\nFlags will be provided\nLarge Bike Flags will NOT be needed.\nWater WILL NOT be provided\, please bring your own.\n\n\nSubmitted By: Kevin Curtis \nPosition: Wyoming 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
URL:https://www.patriotguard.org/mission/the-national-museum-of-military-vehicles-escort/
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