The Graybeards - KWVA - Korean War Veterans Association

DEPAR
ARTMENT OF INDIANA
KWVA Department of Indiana Commander Don Ellwood, of
Pendleton, IN, attended the August 16 picnic of CID 129
(Southeastern Indiana #4), in Aurora, IN. His purpose was to
assist Chapter Commander Luther Rice recognize two of the
Chapter’s charter members, Glynn Clark and Carroll Love.
The Chapter was chartered by the national KWVA during
March 1996. Both Clark and Love have served continuously as
Chapter officers in one capacity or another since the charter was
issued.
National President Lou Dechert swears in the Gen James A. Van Fleet
Chapter officers for 2006 (L-R) Don Sherry, Sam Means, Dick Garfield, Al
Latini. Dick Davis, and Jake Feaster
Department President Tom Gaffney. There were 122 members,
wives, and guests in attendance.
Dick Davis obtained some valuable and unique prizes, such as
a basketball autographed by Coach Billy Donavan of the
University of Florida’s 2006 national college basketball champions,
a football and helmet autographed by the University of
Florida’s football coach Urban Meyers, and a basketball autographed
by the University of Florida’s women’s basketball
coach, Carolyn Peck.
The guest speaker was Captain Bill Pokorny, US Navy,
Commander of the University of Florida ROTC Cadet Corps.
Also honored at the banquet was local Korean War hero Sarge
McQuinn, a member of the 187th Regimental Combat team
while serving in Korea. Entertainment for the evening was provided
by the Girls Choral Group of the Korean Baptist Church of
Gainesville, followed by music for dancing provided by DJ Al.
Latini.
Alachua County Commission Chairman Lee Pinkoson was on
hand to welcome all attendees to the area and thank them for
their service.
Next year’s convention will be held in Sebring, Florida in
May of 2007.
Don Sherry, Past President Chapter #267
Gainesville, Florida, sherrykwva@juno.com
(L-R) Department of Indiana Commander Don Ellwood, Glynn Clark, and CID
129 Commander Luther Rice at Aurora picnic (Carroll Love not pictured)
“Their loyalty and dedication to their Chapter is truly commendable,”
Ellwood said.
Both Clark and Love were given plaques in appreciation for
their years of service in the Chapter. Clark served in the Army
and Love in the Air Force during the Korean War.
Luther Rice
414 Water Street, Aurora, IN 47001
DEPAR
ARTMENT OF NEW YORK
The Department held its annual spring convention May 10-12,
2006 at the Queensbury Hotel in Glens Falls, NY. One of the VIPs in
attendance was Clare Norris, the wife of KWVA founder Bill Norris.
Florida leaders relaxing at banquet (L-R) Department Pres. Bill McCraney,
Host Chapter 267 President Dick Davis, Past Department Pres. Tom
Gaffney
Jim Ferris (L) and Ray
Waldron (R) place
wreath at the KWVA
monument in Glens
Falls, NY
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The Graybeards September – October 2006