Jul/Aug 2008 - Korean War Veterans Association
Jul/Aug 2008 - Korean War Veterans Association
Jul/Aug 2008 - Korean War Veterans Association
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Chapter & Department News<br />
NOTE 1: CID = Chapter Identification<br />
NOTE 2: If you have submitted Chapter news, and it has not appeared recently, please check with Membership Management<br />
Supervisor Jake Feaster to determine if your Chapter is included on the Non-compliant list. He will tell you if it is, why it is, and<br />
how you can get it in compliance.<br />
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SANTA CLARA COUNTY [CA]<br />
Remembrance Memorial for California <strong>Korean</strong> <strong>War</strong><br />
<strong>Veterans</strong> Official State Memorial, Gustine California<br />
Concerning the 10th anniversary of the dedication of the<br />
Memorial for <strong>Korean</strong> <strong>War</strong> <strong>Veterans</strong>, made official by the recently<br />
passed Assembly Bill 2508, some facts may have been overlooked<br />
in the article on p. 7 of the March/April <strong>2008</strong> issue. Here is more<br />
information.<br />
The members from Chapter 6, Santa Clara County, who sat on<br />
the Board of Directors were Frank Broz, Clay Mueller, John<br />
Wulftange, Lt. Col. Bill Mar and me.<br />
The final design was reached by me and the architect, Edwin<br />
Bruce. It was accepted by the Board as the design fit the amount<br />
of money we had. That made the decision simple.<br />
The Memorial Board was a 501(c)3, and separate from the<br />
Chapter. That is what allowed us to raise the necessary funds. Joe<br />
and JoAnn Velasquez of the Santa Clara County Chapter were<br />
among the major contributors.<br />
The Poem, “Eulogy for a Veteran,“ was inscribed on the<br />
Memorial at my request. I felt the poem spoke to the living<br />
through the 2,545 names of men from California, inscribed on the<br />
Memorial, who were KIAIMIA from the <strong>Korean</strong> <strong>War</strong>, and it was<br />
the right thing to do.<br />
Ron Jabaut, 487 Millpond Drive, San Jose, CA (408) 885-9935<br />
11 GREATER DANBURY AREA [CT]<br />
The Chapter presented the Bethel, CT CVS store with a citation<br />
to recognize its support for our 18 <strong>Jul</strong>y <strong>2008</strong> Rose of Sharon<br />
Program. CVS has been very supportive of our <strong>Korean</strong> <strong>War</strong> veterans.<br />
Store Manager Mary Marron accepted the citation for CVS.<br />
Bernie Rotunda, P. O. Box 2632, Danbury, CT 06813<br />
12 CAPTAIN PAUL N. DILL #2 [DE]<br />
On <strong>Aug</strong>ust 24, 2007 our Chapter celebrated the 10th anniversary<br />
of its naming in honor of Captain Paul N. Dill. The ceremony<br />
was held at the <strong>Veterans</strong> Cemetery in New Castle County,<br />
Delaware.<br />
After the ceremony ended, a meal was served at VFW Post<br />
475, Newark, Delaware, by the ladies auxiliary.<br />
Capt. Dill’s widow,<br />
Florence, and their son<br />
Michael setting the<br />
wreath at Captain Paul<br />
Dill’s phantom marker<br />
Chapter Vice Commander Franklin Davidson, Honor Guard<br />
Captain Gene Rose, and Al Lawler presented displays of <strong>Korean</strong><br />
<strong>War</strong> memorabilia at the Newark, DE Senior Center at a ceremony<br />
honoring veterans.<br />
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Bernie Rotunda, CID 11<br />
President, presents citation<br />
to Mary Marron<br />
The ceremonial display at Capt. Dill’s marker<br />
<strong>Jul</strong>y - <strong>Aug</strong>ust <strong>2008</strong><br />
The Graybeards
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