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Suncoast Chapter #14 of Florida
As a result of the increase in veterans deaths, the Department
of Defense has been tasked to provide funeral honor details for
all veterans under the provisions of Public Law 106-65, Section
65.
The Korean War Veterans Chapter 14 is the first veterans’
group to meet the requirements and to be certified to perform
funeral honors under the Authorized Provider Partnership
Program in conjunction with MacDill AFB personnel. With over
20 counties to service with funeral details, MacDill AFB often
needs the assistance of local veterans organizations. The
Authorized Provider Partnership Program will ensure Public
Law 106-65 is carried out according to 1st Lt. Gregory Kuzma,
USAF, the Officer-in-Charge of the local program “We feel honored
to be the first Honor Guard team to be certifed in Pinellas
County to provide this help” said Sam Farina, the KWVA
Chapter President.
Department of Delaware
Cape May Lewes Ferry hosted the Korean War Memorial
Day Commemoration Events. May 28, 2001. The sun came out
and so did approximately 145 Korean War vets and their families.
Special guest speakers at the ceremony included Senator
Thomas Carper. Also, the U.S. Marine Barrack A Company
Color Guard of Washington, DC, and the drill team of the Sussex
Cadet Squadron of the Civil Air Patrol participated.
The Cape May-Lewes Ferry provided a luncheon for the vets
to cap off a day that will be on their minds for years to come.
And no one will forget the look in the vets’ eyes when they interacted
with the Marines. It was a day that filled the heart of each
and every attendee.
(Thank you Bradford Glazier fot photos and letter. Great vets
and event. I cannot return photos.)
Members in the shade enjoying luncheon.
The KWVA Chapter 14 Honor Guard has been available to provide military
honors for veterans and their families since 1996.
Families of deceased veterans may request military honors
services through their funeral director who then notifies Lt.
Kuzma’s offce. The KWVA Chapter 14 Honor Guard has been
available to provide military honors for veterans and their families
since 1996. For information about the Honor Guard or
KVWA Chapter 14, Call Sam Farina at 727-535-7884.
(Thank you Joan M. Arcand for photo & letter. A special Chapter
and Honor Guard. We are proud of all of you for the deed of
remembering our fallen heroes. The families will always remember
your respect for their loved ones.)
Senator Thomas Carper talking
to Korean War Vets.
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Past President George T. Goss.
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