The Graybeards - Korean War Veterans Association

North West Alabama Chapter II
On December 13, 1999, the Governor of Alabama, Don
Siegleman, kicked off the 50th anniversary of the Korean war
with a great program entitled “Remembering the Forgotten
War.” This was the first celebration of its kind, with a hope that
all the states would follow with programs of remembrance.
Many of dignitaries were in attendance, and the Korean War veterans
were recognized.
The program was held at
the Civic Center in
Montgomery, the Capitol
City. Samool Nori Dance
Team – Myong Kim, Mee
ae Park, Un suk Choe,
Myung sook Nam and
Soloist Sung soon Lee.
(Thank you Allan Brasseal for photos and
letter. A great event for the veterans of
Alabama. We also thank Gov. Siegleman.)
Hartsock Judge Advocate, Larry L Wallace MIA/POW Officer,
and Gilbert Scribner Historian.
The Tall Corn Chapter #99 represents the 99 counties in Iowa.
As of Dec. the Chapter while only 3 months old has 132 members.
Sam Naomi wants everyone to know that if not for our members
the growth of the chapter would not have been possible and
we would not have a Chapter here in Iowa. Our Chapter would
also like to extend our sincere thanks to all the newspapers for
their help with notices in helping us locate our members.
(Thank you Gil Scribner and Sam Naomi for a job well done.)
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Tall Corn Chapter of Iowa
In June of 1999 Sam Naomi sent in the application form to
establish a KWVA Chapter in Iowa. The National approved this
petition and in July a roster of all KWVA members living in Iowa
was sent to Sam. At this time Bill Ambrisco from Iowa City
joined with Sam as a co-founder and started seeking members in
the Iowa City area.
From this roster a newsletter was sent out giving notice that a
chapter was being formed. 75 replies were received saying they
were in favor of starting our own Chapter.
In August a petition for a new Iowa Chapter was sent in to the
National with 36 names seeking approval. While waiting for the
approval many of the KWVA members placed notices in their
local newspaper seeking new members for the National and the
new chapter.
In September the charter was approved and sent to the
founders to begin the new chapter. At this time there were over
90 members. Jack Keenan Past President of the Ocean State
Chapter #1 in Rhode Island presented Sam Naomi with a MIA-
POW flag from his Chapter at their Army reunion in Akron,
Ohio.
The Chapter held its first meeting on November 13, 1999 and
the following members were sworn in as officers by the National
First Vice President Ken Cook
Sam Naomi President and Treasurer, Leland R. Staker 1st V.
P., Robert Sutfin 2nd V. P., Laverne Padget Secretary, Bill
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