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Walter Patrick Diegnau

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Honor Mission
Walter Patrick Diegnau, Retired
USAF – Vietnam
Alamogordo, New Mexico – 04-03-21

ABOUT THE MISSION:

Seventy-seven year old Walter Patrick Diegnau passed from this earth on 20 Mar 21 surrounded by friends. Walter served his country honorably in the US Air Force, retiring at the rank of TSgt. Walt served for one year in Thailand during the Vietnam War as a Jet Engine Mechanic. He earned the following awards/decorations: Air Force Good Conduct Medal with three oak leaf clusters, Air Force Longevity Service Award with two oak leaf clusters, Air Force Outstanding Unit Award, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, and Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm. TSgt Diegnau continued his service to his country as a member of the Alamogordo/Tularosa VFW Post 7686 for forty-five years and became a Legacy Gold Member. The PGR has been requested to stand a flag line during a memorial service at the VFW for Walt. Military Honors will be provided by the Holloman Air Force Base Steel Talons Honor Guard.

PRIMARY STAGING DETAILS: 04-03-21
Staging Time: 12:00 Noon

Alamogordo/Tularosa VFW Post 7686
700 US Highway 70 West
Alamogordo, New Mexico 88310

Ride Captain:

Jim “Deacon Jim” Ernst
jimernst@q.com
(575) 430-3904

Special Instructions:

Form near the site of the flags and service branches plaques.
Since a large attendance is expected we will stage at the VFW at noon for a 1:00pm service.
This is to assure appropriate parking and coordination with various groups participating.
This is a flag line mission only to honor the memory of Walt.
Flags & Water:
Flags will be provided
If you have large bike flags, please bring them.
Water will be provided.
Submitted By: Jim Ernst
Position: New Mexico State Captain
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