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Wichita Falls, TX -- Ted (my Dad) and fellow PGR from the area braved the relentless Texas heat today to ride to Mineral Wells, TX for the dedication ceremony of an updated panel on the Vietnam Memorial Wall and the new Soldier's Cross sculpture in the Vietnam Memorial Garden. He said there was a total of 40 to 50 bikes on hand.
Mineral Wells is home to The National Vietnam War Museum. This site was chosen for the museum because the most visible and remembered symbol of the Vietnam War was the helicopter, and the majority of Vietnam helicopter pilots began their training at Fort Wolters in Mineral Wells, Texas. The helicopter is significant to Dad because his work revolved around helicopters when he served in Vietnam.
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The jumper pictured here lost both his legs in a parachuting accident. He is equipped with two artificial legs. Dad said this was an awesome sight.The troops pictured below were from Carswell AFB. They stood out in the sun for over an hour. They were equipped with hydration back packs but several of them still passed out from the intense afternoon heat. Just beyond the troops in the photo are the motorcycles parked on a hill.
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