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34 a memorial monument a reality. We especially wish to thank the good people of Sophia, who helped in so many ways. To paraphrase General James Gavin, “Never have so few owed so much to so many.” The bulk of Chapter 156 members are from several counties in Southern West Virginia, A few members reside in other states. The Chapter’s headquarters is in Beckley, WV. This summary and the photos were provided by Gratton Underwood, a member of KWVA, Chapter 156, Beckley, WV. CID 265 Memorial Update Here is an update of our progress in building the North Carolina Korean War Memorial. It has been just two years since we launched our drive to remember the 784 fallen brothers from North Carolina who did not return from the battlefields, and those who have served since on Korean soil. Today, I can proudly report that we are in the final stage of the program, fundraising. We have completed the design phase, and we have a location donated by the City of Mint Hill, a bedroom community of Charlotte NC. The site is Fairview Park, located on NC-218 and I-485. We have contractors willing to contribute labor and materials, and an Elberton, GA granite quarry supplying pavers, benches and other granite products at a very low cost to us. We have a company in Charlotte, NC that is engraving pavers for the walk of remembrance—at their cost. The important item is that the people and business operators of Mint Hill NC are very excited about our project. The City Commissioners are fully behind our efforts, and local newspapers are producing articles that will give folks a better idea of our progress. Model of the North Carolina Korean War Memorial The first paragraph of an article in the September 27, 2007 Mint Hill Times gives a good description of the monument: The Korean War Veterans Association N.C. 265 (sic) will unveil a model of its Korean War Veterans Memorial during this year’s Mint Hill Madness. The memorial is planned for Fairview Park in Mint Hill. Designed to resemble the South Korean flag, it will be a circle 60 feet in diameter with four inner columns 10 feet tall listing all 784 North Carolinian’s (sic) who were either killed or missing in action during the three-year war. At each end of the memorial will be two statutes of American soldiers wearing ponchos. We have received more than $29,000 from members and their friends; we are just beginning to ask for public support. Don Putnam, 7036 Thorncliff Drive, Charlotte, NC 28210- 6509, (704) 496-4709, donpat@juno.com CID 265 members (L-R) James Humphries, Don Putnam, and Roland Bellette “provide security” for Miss North Carolina 2007 Jessica Jacobs CID 265 Honor Guard (L-R) James Humphries, Don Putnam, and Roland Bellette on parade CID 293 Members Attend Dedication Members attended the dedication of a Korean War Monument in Pensacola, Florida on June 25, 2007. The groundbreaking ceremony took place on November 11, 2003. People from the local Korean community provided the food for the Korean veterans who attended the ceremony. Sukie Lambert sang the Korean National Anthem, and Korean Consulate General Kuang-Jae Lee offered comments about a “grateful nation.” Groundbreaking for the Pensacola monument—in 2003 November-December 2007 The Graybeards
LEFT: The start of the Pensacola monument BELOW: CID 293 members at Korean War Monument in Pensacola The Korean War Monument in Pensacola, FL Kuang-Jae Lee speaks at Pensacola dedication Sukie Lambert sings the Korean National Anthem in Pensacola Members of the Korean community who provided the food at the Pensacola dedication ceremony Gerald Damico, 5534 Fox Fire Road Milton, FL 32570 35 The Graybeards November-December 2007
Page 1 and 2: Our Warmest Wishes For The Holidays
Page 3 and 4: From the President Louis T. Dechert
Page 5 and 6: SPECIALLY DESIGNED TO HONOR KOREAN
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Page 9 and 10: Korean War Veterans Association Man
Page 11 and 12: Minutes: Board of Directors Meeting
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Page 15 and 16: CERTIFICATION OF ELIGIBILITY FOR KW
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Page 47 and 48: KWVA National Director Jeff Brodeur
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Page 63 and 64: Tour “After Battle” Report News
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