GCVKFQ FALLEN HEROES CACHE of Daley Ranch (Traditional Cache) in California, United States created by Ranger on Duty

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GCVKFQ ▼

A cache by Ranger on Duty Message this owner

Hidden : 4/22/2006

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Size: Size: regular (regular)

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Geocache Description:

This is a medium size cache dedicated to three
Fallen American Heroes.

All were officers in the United States Marine Corps, and all were killed in Action doing what they believed in most…Protecting and Defending America.

Capt. Bryan “Mac” Burbage, a Marine fighter Pilot was killed when his plane was shot down during a mission. Korea 1949

Major Richard Gannon II, Commander of Lima Co. 3rd Battalion 7th Marines was killed in a gun battle while going to the aid of his wounded Marines. Iraq 2004

Major Ray Mendoza, Commander of Echo Co. was killed by an implosive devise while leading his Marines to battle. Iraq 2005

Please take a moment to remember these men and the ultimate sacrifice they gave for your freedom and liberty as you ride and walk these beautiful hills searching for hidden treasures. Their spirits surround you every where you look.

God Bless America

This cache is just over a mile from the entrance to Daley Ranch off of La Honda Drive. about 300ft off the Coyote Run Trail. There is a small animal trail that leads to an outcrop of large flatish rocks. No danger to vegitation because the animal trail and rocks protect it. The view from the top of the largest rock is spectacular and you can see both Escondido and Valley Center. It's a great place to rest and take a break. An easy hike for a family outing and not to strenuous for children or pets.

(The cache is in an Ammo Box)

A travel bug was placed in this cache to honor Major Gannon. He was a local boy from Escondido and spent most of his life hiking in these hills. His home is on the border of the Daley Ranch, where his family still lives. The travelbug is named "Major Gannon - Jedi Knight" and has been deployed to all the National Parks in the USA.

This cache was placed by the mother of Major Richard Gannon, a proud American.

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

frnepu gb gur jrfg bs gur clenzvq funcrq ebpx nobhg 20sg. vg'f na nzzb obk, ubj uneq pna gung or gb svaq? Haqre n cvyr bs ebpxf!

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)