President’s Message By the time you read this the elections will be over. I want to congratulate the winners and to those that didn’t get elected “<strong>The</strong>re’s always next year”. Harley Coon If I am not President, <strong>KWVA</strong> elected I will always cherish the honor I have had in representing the <strong>Korean</strong> <strong>War</strong> <strong>Veterans</strong>, Prisoners of <strong>War</strong> and families of the Missing in Action. Hotel: OHANA Islander Waikiki Dates: April 4-10, 2005. Rooms: 10 Rate: Run of House $99: Same rate 1- 2 utilizing existing bedding. Additional 3rd and 4th persons are $20. Maximum occupancy is 4 people. Hotel: OHANA Maile Sky Court Dates: April 4-10, 2005. Rooms: 10 Rate: Standard $70: Same rate 1-2 utilizing existing bedding. Additional 3rd person is $20. Maximum occupancy is 3 people. <strong>The</strong>se past six (6) years are the best years that the <strong>KWVA</strong> will ever have. My record speaks for itself. <strong>The</strong> <strong>KWVA</strong> is at an all time high. 1. Respect in Washington D. C. 2. Funds 3. <strong>Graybeards</strong> 4. Membership 5. Chapters 6. Departments As General McArthur once said. “Old soldiers never die, they just fade away.” Harley J. Coon Past President <strong>Korean</strong> <strong>War</strong> <strong>Veterans</strong> <strong>Association</strong>, Inc Prisoners of <strong>War</strong> Convention Kitchenette $80: Same rate 1-2 utilizing existing bedding. Maximum occupancy is 2 people. Hotel tax is 11.416% If I can be of further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact me. Mahalo, Jaimee Heu Sales Account Assistant Outrigger and OHANA Hotels & Resorts Toll Free Telephone 1-800-441-6308 Toll Free Fax 1-800-663-5779 E-mail jaimee.heu@outrigger.com <strong>KWVA</strong> Honors WWII <strong>Veterans</strong> (left to right) Ray Unger (President EX-POW Korea) Jack Edwards 1st V. President <strong>KWVA</strong> (Not a EX-POW), Harley J. Coon President <strong>KWVA</strong>, Bill Allen & Don Denny all EX-POWS Korea. A Kentucky Son Remembed Kentucky Honors <strong>Korean</strong> <strong>War</strong> Vets Kentucky Memorial Assures <strong>Korean</strong> <strong>War</strong> Casualties shall not be forgotten. Robert and Marjorie Guthrie, formerly from Tennessee, married and had five boys and one girl. <strong>The</strong>y lived in Lauderdale County Alabama for many years. <strong>The</strong>ir oldest son, Robert H. Guthrie first enlisted in the Army National Guard and was sent to Korea. Robert had leadership ability, and he advanced rapidly to Sergeant First Class in an anti-aircraft artillery unit. He was serving his country in Korea on March 28, 1952 when he was killed by the, communist/socialist, North <strong>Korean</strong> Army. Robert H. Guthrie who was only 22 years old was full of On May 6, 2002 a bell clock tower was dedicated to the memory of Robert H. Guthrie with recognition to all veterans. pride for the military and the USA. Robert along with all other <strong>Korean</strong> <strong>War</strong> Casualties and veterans were not recognized as serving in a war. During the <strong>Korean</strong> <strong>War</strong>, June 25, 1950 through July 27, 1953, it has been reported that there were approximately 54,246 killed. This certainly has the characteristic results similar to a war, which our government now recognizes it as such. <strong>The</strong>y have issued directives that all documented references to <strong>Korean</strong> Conflict or police action in Korea be replaced with “<strong>Korean</strong> <strong>War</strong>”. We have all suffered a great loss because Robert H. Guthrie was not able to continue his contributions to life in the USA. Robert along with other <strong>Korean</strong> <strong>War</strong> Casualties shall not be forgotten. Our nation is now behind an effort to educate the citizens about the war and to help them remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice. One major effort toward remembering those <strong>Korean</strong> <strong>War</strong> casualties was initiated by Robert’s brother, Lowell and his wife Carolyn Guthrie, Dr. Gary A. Ransdell, President of, Western Kentucky University, and Trace Die Cast Inc. of Bowling Green Continued on page 14 Page 4 <strong>The</strong> <strong>Graybeards</strong>
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