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The Ultimate Sacrifice Traditional Cache

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Hidden : 6/7/2009
Difficulty:
3 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   other (other)

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Geocache Description:

This cache is not for the numbers. It is an opportunity to visit a place of special significance. Initials are encouraged for the tiny log. No Stickers please. Also, replace the log and container as found. Please DO NOT MOVE. THANKS FOR PLAYING!!!!

The Ultimate Sacrifice

The Ultimate Sacrifice

This Geocache is dedicated to those who have made the ULTIMATE SACRIFICE for the United States of America.

It is specifically dedicated to the U.S. Army, Marines, Air Force, Navy, & Coast Guard.

The San Jacinto Valley has lost the following brave men & women to the following conflicts:

World War I

John J. Morse, Timothy Crosby, Charles Thier, Charles A. Tiller, Orville W.Wierson, & Harolo W. Hylano

World War II

James Bergen, Robert E. Caldwell, Yelgene V. Cates, Woodrew Wilson Evans,Richard Garrison, Jack Hodge, Jerrolo Hopkins, Andrew J. Johnson, Kenneth L. Johnson, Ronald William Kiehn, William McGinnis, Pete Clovis Manly, Albert James Rich, Mike Soza, Grady Spier, Orlando Emery Timmons, & Lester Winegarden.

Korea

Charles Tillman Avery & George Alfred Baurer

Vietnam

John H. Gilliard III, Kenneth Raymvno Leach, David Wayne McConnell, Gus Blakely Robinson, Thomas Lee Treelstoup, & Larry K. Harforo Jr.

Middle East

Jason Chappell, Michael Anthony Estrella, John S. Moore, Kenny F. Stanton Jr., Charles Otto Sare, Keith Yoakum, Bryan E. Bolander, Mark A. Retmier,Christopher R. Webb,

Active Duty

Steven Donald Coe, Kelly E. Long, Adelbert Morrow, & Robert Allen Vergar

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....Remembering all prisoners of war and our missing in action servicemen and women.

The black pentagon obelisk represents the captivity suffered by the soldiers, Marines, airmen, and women.

The black represents the mourning for those who died in captivity or are`still missing in action.

The face is looking up and out of the darkness of captivity to freedom's light and hope.

The band of barbed wire symbolizes imprisonment suffered by all branches of service for our freedom.

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Visiting this place, reminded me that I am forever indebted to those men & women who have served and I just wanted to share this special place with you.

(former)Sgt. Martinez,

United States Army Cavalry Scout

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I had to move the geocache a few feet because it was muggled before an FTF could be logged. I also had to use a much smaller container. (If you have troubles, see the hint)

!!!!!!!Congratulations to Team Puffin for the FTF on 6.14.09!!!!!!!!!!!

Replaced container with the same type because the last one would not open any more. 10-21-09

I checked on the container today and everything is well. But, I did replace the log. 3.22.11

I changed the container today and it is a little stealthier than before, I guess I made it a little more evil. 12/8/11

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Gur ynfg trbpnpur obygrq sebz urer. Ohg, vg vf fgvyy oruvaq gur boryvfx.

Decryption Key

A|B|C|D|E|F|G|H|I|J|K|L|M
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N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|X|Y|Z

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)