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This page covers the Michael Adams Memorial from its original dedication in 2004, through the 10th anniversary celebration in 2014.
To view images and other information about the 50th anniversary, use the links at the above left, or go here.
To get information about the talk dedicated to Mike Adams, "in the Line of Duty: Michael Adams and the X-15" go here. |
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— Initial Dedication on 8 May 2004 — |
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Several members of Mike's family join with the creator of the memorial, his advisor, and an X-15 pilot at the original dedication. (L-R) Dan Adams, Greg Frazier, John Bodylski, Brent Adams, George Adams, X-15 Pilot Bill Dana, And David Adams. photo by Michelle Evans |
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Major Greg Frazier and Eagle Scout John Bodylski at the original dedication. photo by Michelle Evans |
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The overall scene at the original dedication. photo by Michelle Evans |
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— The changing face of the Michael Adams Memorial — |
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The Adams Memorial as it appeared in May 2005, one year after the original dedication. photo by Michelle Evans |
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The Adams Memorial as it appeared in June 2016. The re-dedication included the unveiling of new display panels in the frame behind the original monument. photo by Robert Kline |
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The Adams Memorial as it appeared in November 2011. photo by Michelle Evans |
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Aerial image of how the Adams Memorial appears after the 50th anniversary re-design in November 2017. The dedication and work to expand the site throughout the years since its original inception, is remarkable—and a great honor to both Michael Adams and the X-15 rocket plane. photo by Richard Reed |
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Looking west at sunset. photo by Richard Reed |
Looking east, toward Trona Road, which is at the end of the dirt road in the upper right. photo by Richard Reed |
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A remarkable aerial view showing the full extent of the Major Michael Adams memorial site as it appears today. photo by Richard Reed |
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— 10th Anniversary Re-Dedication on 18 May 2014 — |
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The new information panels unpacked and ready to mount in the kiosk. photo by Robert Kline |
Michelle takes a photo of the refurbished information kiosk. photo by Robert Kline |
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The new sign at the entrance to the site. photo by Michelle Evans |
The overall site on the day prior to the re-dedication. photo by Michelle Evans |
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Bob Kline, Rob Enriquez, and Sergio Cortez, place the fabric across the panels. photo by Michelle Evans |
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Patrick Macha brought two Topping X-15 models. photo by Michelle Evans |
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Greg Frazier and Jewel Hanson with Linda and Tom Rosquin. Tom is also known as the godfather of aviation archeology. photo by Michelle Evans |
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Major Greg Frazier greets John Bodylski. photo by Michelle Evans |
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With the fabric in place to cover the new panels, Michelle Evans begins the ceremony. photo by Robert Kline |
Major Greg Frazier introduces the color guard. photo by Robert Kline |
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The Sons of the American Revolution, Kern chapter, provided the color guard. photo by Michelle Evans |
John Bodylski talks with the gathered guests. photo by Robert Kline |
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A crowd of people and cars surround the site during the ceremony. photo by Robert Kline |
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A friend of Mike Adams, Jerry Reed, shares his recollections of the pilot. photo by Robert Kline |
Dave Stoddard worked in the X-15 Rocket Shop. photo by Michelle Evans |
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At the completion of the ceremony, guests check out the new display panels. and the rest of the site photo by Michelle Evans |
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Bob Kline and Michelle Evans in front of the new kiosk. photo by Robert Kline |
Two children look over the memorial. photo by Robert Kline |
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Greg Frazier, Michelle Evans, John Bodylski, and his mother, Debbie. photo by Robert Kline |
X-15 pilot Maj. Gen.Joe Engle sent a letter for the event, which was presented to John. photo by Michelle Evans |
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Jerry Reed, who spoke on behalf of Mike Adams, also sported an X-15 t-shirt. photo by Michelle Evans |
Greg, John, and Michelle with one of the Patrick Macha's X-15 models. photo by Robert Kline |
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Rob Enriquez and Sergio Cortez, two of the people primarily responsible for the expansion of the Adams Memorial. photo by Michelle Evans |
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John and Debbie discuss the new panels, with Jerry Floyd looking on. photo by Michelle Evans |
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Will Liebscher and Joseph Beachboard check out the display at the Ridgecrest AIAA presentation on May 17th. photo by Michelle Evans |
Following the re-dedication, guests gathered at The General Store in Randsburg for lunch, prior to the X-15 presentation at the Opera House later that afternoon. photo by Michelle Evans |
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The Randsburg Opera House where the X-15 presentation took place. photo by Robert Kline |
Inside the Opera House, Michelle signs copies of her book. photo by Robert Kline |
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Greg signs Michelle's copy of her book. photo by Robert Kline |
Michelle during her X-15 presentation at the Opera House. photo by Robert Kline |
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