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When I returned from interment in Japanese P.O.W. Camps I carried to the family of P.F.C. Garth H. Fletcher his old moldy wallet with a few pictures and two poems he had written in Cabanatuan. Garth died in Manchuria 3 January 1942. His body was returned to the U.S.A. in 1946 and is buried in the green hills of Vermont. Could you please find room to publish his poetry? To Yesterday How natural it is, for a man to stray In his idle time to yesterday and live again in reverie The blissful days that used to be. In boyhood days, the swimming pool To the naked skin, was sweet & cool and little things mixed up with school were youthful rights to play the fool. The girls we knew and danced with there Are dancing with us once again. We quickly learned when first we roamed The magic of the world called home. All this memory but sweeter now where we look back & we see how If we did it would be the same again Oh! How natural it is for a man to stray In his idle thoughts of yesterday. G. Homer Fletcher Cabanatuan Prison Camp August 5, 1942 I Paused Today I paused today in the midst of war To read a book, with pages tore From endless scores of tired men Who reminisce, of what has been. A woman’s face in a beauty ad, A sonnet of a love sick lad, A lengthy praise of men sublime Who wrote the records of their time. There finished with a joke or two. I turned the page, I’d read it through. I smothered this book with a fond caress, Relaxing with the happiness This aged book with pages tore Had brought to me in the midst of war. Garth Fletcher ———————— WWII VETS (Continued from Page 15) Winters, Jonathan (1925-) — Holly wood comedian. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1943-1946. Young, Gig (1917-1978) — Hollywood actor. He served in the U.S. Coast Guard for three years in World War II, under his real name, Byron Elsworth Barr. Zanuck, Darryl F. (1902-1979) — Hollywood producer. He was commissioned a lieutenant colonel in the U.S. Army in 1941 to make training films. Zanuck participated in the North African invasion as a colonel and was discharged in 1943. Zimbalist, Efrem, Jr. (1923-) — Hollywood actor. He enlisted in the U.S. Army on April 2, 1941, serving as a first lieutenant in the infantry. It was in the Army that Zimbalist first met director Joshua Logan, who helped him begin his acting career. 18 — THE QUAN POETRY AMERICAN DEFENDERS OF BATAAN & CORREGIDOR, INC. 56th National Convention Holiday Inn Hampton Hotel & Conference Center May 15, 2001 to May 20, 2001 Tuesday, May 15, 2001 7:00 PM Reception Wednesday, May 16, 2001 8:00 AM Church Services 8:30 AM-4:00 PM Tour 9:00 AM-3:00 PM Registration 10:00 AM Executive Board 8:00 PM-11:00 PM Reception Host Bar Ball Thursday, May 17, 2001 8:00 AM Church Services 9:00 AM-3:00 PM Registration 9:00 AM-3:30 PM Bus Tour 9:30 AM Membership Meeting 10:00 AM-2:00 PM Ladies Shopping Bus 1:00 PM-3:00 PM VA Seminar 7:30 PM-11:00 PM Reception Host Bar Friday, May 18, 2001 8:00 AM Church Services 9:00 AM-2:00 PM Registration 9:00 AM-3:30 PM Tour 12:00 Noon Widows Luncheon 7:00 PM Hotel Reception 8:00 PM-12:00 AM Quan Party & Dance Saturday, May 19, 2001 8:00 AM Church Services 11:00 AM Memorial Service 6:30 PM Head Table Reception 7:00 PM Banquet Sunday, May 20, 2001 All Day Farewells. See You Next Year! Be Sure to Wear Your Badge In the Shadow of the Rising Sun “Yvonne and Davis walk the razor’s edge in telling this amazing account of survival … a brutal story, probably under the most difficult conditions anyone has been subjected to. Yvonne has a rare sense of duty, and I am glad that she wrote this book. Her medi - cal descriptions of the rampant highly contagious diseases and those brought on by dietary deficiencies caught my eye in particular. I have taught anatomy and physiology for over 36 years and her descrip - tions were perfect. I don’t believe I have ever seen summaries as neat as those she slipped between the pages. Such a wrenching piece that I read the book in one day. It was like watching a mystery story on TV. I knew Davis was going to survive, but how close he came to dying in the day to day struggle has haunted me.” J. Hill Haman, Frankfort, KYOrder from author: Yvonne Boisclaire, P.O. Box 196, Bella Vista, CA 96008 $10.50
THE CORREGIDOR SCHOOL This fitting tribute as a personal gratitude to the Filipino people and in honor of the men and women who defended the Island Fortress of Corregidor was the idea of two marines, Ted R. Williams and the late Captain Louis E. Duncan. During one of their early visits to the “Rock” the lack of a school for the many children of the inhabitants became apparent. Providing an education for these children appeared to be a fitting tribute to those who sacrificed it all for the preservation of freedom as well as to all of the defenders of the historic island. This project/memorial had its roots in 1984 and was adopted as a memorial to the Fourth Marine Regiment in 1986. The Corregidor School has been supported by donations from members of the Fourth Marine Chapter and their descendants, and generous contributions of time, materials and money from Army, Navy, Army Air Corps and American and Fili - pino civilians all who support the program in the interest of humanity. The committee is proud that not one cent of moneys collected has been spent for shipping, or personal expenses of project personnel. All has gone for direct aid to teachers, students and equipment needs. At the outset the support provided salaries and learning materials. In the intervening years the original school building was improved and later replaced, and textbooks, and other learning, art and athletic supplies have been and continue to be provided. In addition lighting, refrigeration, cooling, typing, copying, cooking and audio equipment have made the Corregidor School a viable learning place. Recent additions from American supporters have provided an electric piano, a TV and VCR, a new stove, computer desks and encyclopedias in augmentation of local, Filipino, contributions of computers and logistical assistance. The valued contributions of the Corregi - dor Foundation, Inc., (CFI) under the supervision of Executive Director, Colonel Alfred Xeroz-Burgos, Jr. have continued to inspire this memorial by building a new and more functional schoolhouse. The Foundation also provides housing and utilities for the teachers. Members of the committee extend their gratitude to all who have provided support to this living memorial and offer special recognition to the following Philippine citizens for their valuable assistance and contributions: Mrs. Carlos Romanos Mrs. Rudolfo Medina Mrs. Patricia Altamonte Mr. Soliman Cruz Colonel Alfred Xeroz-Burgos, Jr. Mrs. Vicky Gatchahan Mr. Regino Cruz GROUP RESERVATION FORM ———————————————————————————————————————— Rates: $69.00 ___________ Single Group Name: American Defenders of Bataan & Corregidor $69.00 ___________ Double Group Code: ADB ___________ Triple Dates: May 15-21, 2001 ___________ Quads Cut-Off-Date: March 31, 2001 ___________ Suite ___________ Upgrade to our Executive Level for an additional $10.00 per room per night ( Y / N ) + Rates are subject to local tax, currently 10%. Rates honored three days before/after, if available. GUEST NAME (S) ________________________________________________________________ TELEPHONE NUMBER (_____) ___________________________________________________ ADDRESS _______________________________________________________________________ CITY________________________________________STATE__________ZIP ________________ ARRIVAL DATE _______________________DEPARTURE DATE ______________________ ALL RESERVATIONS MUST BE GUARANTEED WITH A CREDIT CARD NUMBER OR DEPOSIT IN THE AMOUNT OF ONE NIGHT’S ROOM AND TAX (CURRENTLY 10%) BY MARCH 31, 2001. CONFIRMATION OF YOUR RESERVATION WILL BE MAILED TO YOU. RESERVATIONS RECEIVED AFTER THIS CUT-OFF DATE ARE SUBJECT TO SPACE AVAILABILITY, AND WILL BE AT THE FULL RATE. CREDIT CARD NUMBER _______________________ EXPIRATION DATE _____________ CHECK-IN TIME IS 4:00 P.M. AND CHECK-OUT TIME IS 11:00 A.M. SPECIAL REQUESTS: ____________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________ (EVERY EFFORT WILL BE MADE TO ACCOMMODATE YOUR REQUESTS, HOWEVER, THEY ARE NOT GUARANTEED) PLEASE COMPLETE AND RETURN TO: Holiday Inn Hampton Hotel & Conference Center 1815 West Mercury Boulevard Hampton, VA 23666 ATTN: Reservations Department 800-842-9370 OR E-MAIL TO: holiday-resv@worldnet.att.net Directions: Located at I-64, Exit 263B (Mercury Boulevard). From Route 17 North, exit Route 258 North. From Route 13 South, take I-64 to Exit 263B. From I-95, take I-64 to Exit 263B. Committee Members Martin S. Christie, Commander, 4th Marines Chapter, ADBC, Inc. Ted R. Williams, Project Chairman and Co-Founder Mrs. Debra Duncan-Cossart, Treasurer Board Members Dr. Robert McGetchin Mr. Al McGrew Mr. Henry Von Seyfried JANUARY, 2001 — 19
Page 1 and 2: The VOLUME 55 PITTSBURGH, PA — JA
Page 3 and 4: RESTORING FAITH By DOROTHY CAVE ALD
Page 5 and 6: JAPANESE FIRM OK’S FUND FOR SLAVE
Page 7 and 8: AN ANGEL AMONG US MADELINE ULLOM UI
Page 9 and 10: SILVER STAR On 31 March 1942, the 3
Page 11 and 12: JAMES P. BENNETT WARREN — Service
Page 13 and 14: CHARLES P. FOWLER Charles P. Fowler
Page 15 and 16: VA GETS TOP MARK ON PERFORMANCE REP
Page 17: TOUR OFFERINGS 2001 REUNION AMERICA

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