Silent Heroes of the Cold War

Recently, the US Forest Service met with committee members of the Silent Heroes National Memorial at the Middle Kyle Canyon Project site and selected a probable site to honor those whose lives were lost on a Nevada mountaintop as part of a Cold War mission.

The 1955 “top secret” plane crash will also be featured on the Travel Channel’s fall lineup.  The episode centers around an artifact from the plane crash that was donated to the Atomic Testing Museum.

Stay tuned!

As we gather with friends this Memorial Day, it seems especially appropriate to share this beautiful  mini-documentary on the “silent heroes” of the Cold War recently posted on YouTube. Efforts are under way for a memorial  at Mount Charleston for us all to enjoy and pay homage to these silent heroes.

When: December 12, 2008 ~ 7:15 AM
Where: Bus departs from the Atomic Testing Museum
This will be a once in a life time experience. See cold war history and rub shoulders with special guests that offer unique insights to all you’ll see and experience at the Nevada Test Site. Special guests include:

Troy Wade – President of the Nevada Test Site Historical Foundation and former Defense Programs Chief for the Dept. of Energy.

T.D. Barnes – President, Roadrunners Internationale and former Special Projects Team, Area 51

Ky Plaskon – Author of Silent Heroes of the Cold War Declassified

Steve Ririe – Chairman Silent Heroes of the Cold War Memorial Committee

The event requires a donation minimum of $200 (book, t-shirt, and lunch provided). 100% of the donation goes toward the construction of the Silent Heroes of the Cold War Memorial.
All applications & donations must be submitted prior to 12/1/08. Information can be emailed to coldwarmonument@aol.com. There are U.S. Government restrictions for this event. For further information contact Lane Swainston at 433-6328.