Sep/Oct 2008 - Korean War Veterans Association

Belfast, Ireland
My wife and I recently visited the Republic of Ireland and
Belfast, the capital of Northern Ireland. We saw a memorial there
in recognition of the soldiers from Northern Ireland who lost
their lives in the Korean War.
As you know, Northern Ireland is under the auspices of Great
Britain, which explains why The Royal Ulster Rifles were dispatched
to Korea.
Paul G. Petredis, 403 Third Lane
Fox Island, WA 98333, (253) 549-2232
The Saginaw County [MI] Korean War Monument
283 – COLUMBIA COUNTY [NY]
Columbia County, NY recently dedicated a portion of Rt. 9-H
as Veterans Memorial Highway. The highway is a memorial to all
veterans of all wars who gave the supreme sacrifice to keep our
country—and other countries—free.
NY 9-H, which runs between the townships of Livingston and
Valatie, lies totally within the borders of the county. The county
is on the eastern side of New York State, east of the Hudson
River. It borders Massachusetts and Connecticut.
The Korean War Monument in Belfast, Ireland
Unique Monument in Chester, WV
On a wet and rainy 4th of July in 2006, the town of Chester,
WV celebrated with a parade and fun and games for all. A stage
Everett Wachtel (L) and Jack Hallenback of CID 283 at Columbia County
dedication
Everett Wachtel of CID 283 was instrumental in starting the
dedication process. Once he got the proverbial ball rolling, the
rest of the county’s veterans groups and auxiliaries participated
in the effort.
Arnold Van Deusen, 11 Pine Street
Claverack, NY 12513
Carl Sebrell, Ed Peters, VFW Commander Randy Friley, Don Wolf, and CID
126 President Lloyd Nalley (L-R) gather at the Chester, WV Memorial event
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The Graybeards
September – October 2008