Remembering Jim Traditional Geocache

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IgnotusPeverell: Greetings. I'm IgnotusPeverell, one of the volunteer reviewers for geocaches submitted to Geocaching.com.

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Hidden : 12/10/2006
Difficulty:
1.5 out of 5
Terrain:
2 out of 5

Size: Size: small (small)

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Geocache Description:


About this cache location:
The Hamm family donated this area to the city of Longmont in 1976, in memory of USAF Captian Jim Hamm, who was shot down over Vietnam on March 14, 1968.

The History of Jim Hamm:
On March 14, 1968, Jim and his aircraft commander were sent on a close-air support mission to assist in diversionary fire for a helicopter evacuation about 18 miles southwest of the city of Hue where the 304th North Vietnamese regiment was active. Hamm made three low altitude runs over the hostile forces that morning. On his fourth run, his plane was hit and caught fire. His backseater ejected and landed in a valley with an injured leg, and Hamm landed some distance away. Radio contact was established and rescue attempts made in spite of heavy ground fire. One rescue helicopter crashed and another was called away. The crew of the crashed helicopter was safely recovered. The injured backseater was finally rescued and hospitalized for treatment.

During this period, Jim directed air strikes against the enemy in an attempt to secure the area, although the enemy was extremely close. For this action he was awarded the Silver Star. Later in the day, radio contact was lost, and no further information was received from Jim.

About this cache:
The cache is a small Lock'n'Lock continer with a logbook, FTF prize, and a few swag items. I'd consider it a 'small' small. Please cover it back up as well or better than you found it.
The park has been know to have muggles hanging around the area, so please use your best judgement when to search.

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