In Memory of Michael B. "Mac" McGuire
Michael Bernard McGuire January 15, 1949 – July 13, 2014.
Mr. Michael McGuire was 65 when he passed away after a long illness. Michael was born in Compton, CA.
Mike was a US Army veteran having served two combat tours in the Republic of Vietnam from May 1968 to September 1970.
He was a helicopter crew chief with
D Troop 3/5th Air Cavalry located in that country’s Delta
region.
Mike “Mac” flew on numerous Combat assault missions and was
awarded Numerous Air Medals.
Other awards and decorations include: Two Bronze Stars,
National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal,
Vietnam Campaign Medal and Army Commendation Medal.
Michael is survived by his wife,
Susan McGuire.
Michael has two children from a previous marriage; Trevor
McGuire and daughter Nicole McGuire of Blanco, TX.
Michael is also survived by two sisters;
Maureen Keck of Las Vegas NV and
Terri Rodgers of Portland, OR.
The Memorial Service will be held at a private residence located
At 3669 Hege Street, Winston-Salem NC at 11:00 a.m. Saturday August 23rd, 2014.
A link to the newspaper obituary where you may sign the guest book.
Long Knife Crew Chief "Mac" McGuire and Long Knife Pilot Richard Zimmerman
Mac on the left in the foreground, with other Long Knife crew chiefs.
"Mac's" Memorial
On Saturday, the 23 of August, 2014, Ms Lori and Sherman Gains, residents of Lexington, NC and friends of Mike McGuire put together a beautiful memorial service at their home for our Brother in Arms.
Mike's ashes, photos, memorabilia and some of his awards and decorations were on display.
Among the awards are 2 Bronze Stars, 58 Air Medals and 1 Air Medal with "V" device for valor.
Don and Cindy Callison attended the service.
Callison was honored to be able to set up the traditional Cavalry Memorial for "Mac."
The VFW Honor Guard arrived. They were a full guard unit with chaplain, firing squad and bugler.
Callison spent a few minutes sharing war stories with former Navy Sea Wolf Crewchief CPO Gray Jensen
Working out the last minute details with Lori and Sherman and explaining some of what the Troop did in Vietnam and McGuire's role as a Huey Crewchief.
Sherman helps VFW's CPO Gray Jensen prepare the presentation flag.
Sherman began the service with introductions.
Callison said a few words about Mac, the significance of his medals and the Air Cavalry Troop and tradition.
CPO Gray Jensen sermonized about how America honors her Veterans
The Honor Guard fired three volleys which were followed by the Bugler playing Taps.
The Flag was ceremoniously folded.
Preparing the Flag for presentation.
“This flag is presented on behalf of
a grateful nation as an
expression of appreciation for the honorable and faithful
service rendered by
your loved one.”
The poodles look on while Cindy photographs the final salute.
(We didn't know Carol was going to receive the Flag and we hadn't prepared to have to dogs secured out of the photo.)
Presenting Carol with the expended "brass."
Carol, Callison, Lori and Sherman
Back to "Folded Wings"