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Museum of Flight Recognizes Memorial Day with Ceremony

SEATTLE – The Museum of Flight recognizes Memorial Day with an 11 a.m. performance by the Boeing Employee Concert Band, followed at noon with a special ceremony commemorating fallen U.S. service members. The keynote speaker will be Naval Aviator Dave Cable, who served in Southeast Asia during 1966 and 1967. Cable flew 100 missions in Grumman A-6A Intruders over North Vietnam while stationed aboard the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise. In recognition of his efforts, Dave was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross, 12 Air Medals, 3 Navy Commendation Medals and the Navy Unit Citation. Other speakers in the ceremony include Museum President and CEO Matt Hayes and Tukwila Mayor Allan Ekberg.

Veterans and active U.S. Military (plus their family) receive free admission to the Museum with identification.

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