Jul/Aug 2008 - Korean War Veterans Association

Members of CID 259
stand with family
members and
National Guard officers
to pay respects
to Sgt. Gene Clark (L-
R) L.Terry McDaniel,
Mel Baker, Keith
Roberts, Tom
Shepherd and Jack
Beaty (by casket)
video presentation at the gathering to remember his U.S. Air
Force duties during that time.
Many tears could be seen as memories were brought back to
mind during the program in the Pershing Auditorium of the historic
Memorial Building, while motorcycles adorned with flags
waving lined the streets outside.
Members of Central Indiana Chapter 259 were present at
Indianapolis Airport to pay tribute to the memory of U.S. Army
Sgt. Gene F. Clark as his remains were returned from the Korean
battlefield where he gave his life in November 1950. He had been
serving with Company I, 3rd Battalion, 8th Calvary Regiment,
1st Cavalry Division.
Sgt. Clark’s funeral was conducted with great ceremony near
his home in Muncie, Indiana, with proper coverage by local TV
and print media.
Chapter Commander Tine Martin was visiting Korea and
delivering gifts from the Indiana Governor to the President of
South Korea when this event occurred. Vice Commander Beaty
stood in for him.
John M. Quinn, via email
saggi32@aol.com
289 MOUNTAIN EMPIRE [TN]
In keeping with our Chapter’s mission, which is to be “living
witnesses for the Korean War,” we hold bingo and watermelon
and pumpkin pie parties at the Mountain Home VA Hospital in
our area.
Third Annual Watermelon Party sponsored by CID 289 at the Mountain
Home VA Nursing Unit, Johnson City, TN, June 26, 2008 (L-R) Arles
Pease, Jim Simerly, James Holton, Jeff White, Bob Shelton (not shown
Fred Himelwright) and family helpers
We also march in local parades and hold public fund raisers,
handing out Roses of Sharon to those that donate.
Carol Shelton, via email
NEW YORK
DEPARTMENTS
This year’s convention took place at Quality Inn West Point,
in Newburgh, NY on May 1st and 2nd. Attendance was a little
less than we had hoped for, but much was accomplished and old
acquaintances were renewed.
Irving Breitbart took T. James Lewis’ place as President;
Trustee Richard Faron took over the 1st Vice President position;
Ed Grala remained as 2nd Vice President; and Mike Puntorioreo
took the open Trustee position. Tom Riley, Salvatore Scarlota,
and Seymour Lehman all stayed on as the remaining Trustees.
National 2nd Vice President James Ferris attended our meeting
and answered many question from the floor. Unfortunately,
he had to leave before the dinner to take care of National business
at another location.
With the influence that Irving Breitbart has at West Point, we
were able to place a wreath at the statue of Gen. MacArthur,
accompanied by a Color and Honor guard of Cadets.
Our main speaker was Col. Ahn, a Korean medical doctor who
is spending some time at West Point in an exchange program.
Pictures and Report by
Joe Vogel, Sec. Dept of NY, KWVA
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CID 289 members in the fifth Kingsport (TN) 4th of July Parade 2008
(Front of banner, seated) Ralph Yelton, Arles Pease (Behind banner, L-R)
Fred Himelwright, Dan Shelton, Jim Simerly, Bob Shelton, Jeff White, Mack
Dunford, Joe Cody (not shown Perry Hutchins)
New Department of
New York President
Irving Breitbart does
the honors with the
cake
July - August 2008
The Graybeards