Silent Heroes of the Cold War

The Travel Channel’s Mystery at the Museum featured a story about the plane crash just outside Las Vegas on Mt. Charleston in 1955, which became the basis for Silent Heroes of the Cold War, and the private obsession of Steve Ririe. Tune in to the archived video Crash at Area 51 to learn more about the men whose secret mission was denied and whose lives were lost.

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.