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Chosin fighter laid to rest Lest We Forget! Some closure came to those in attendance on 19th September 2001 at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery, in Rittman, Ohio. A location where America’s Veterans find their final place of rest, to be honored and remembered with a stone or plaque. This place of “hallowed ground” contains America’s Patriots of history past. In a separate section flies the MIA-POW flag with stones bearing names on graves row upon row. Yet these graves hold no earthly remains for there are none, only the memories of those engraved for each stone. We gathered here with family and friends to put to rest one, Alphonse Richard Pilosi - U.S. Marine, born July 12, 1930 - died Dec. - 1950. Although somewhere at the Chosin ABOVE: National Cemetery where many MIAs are buried including my cousin Alphonse R. Pilosi who was lost at the Chosin Reservoir in 1950. I also served in the Korean War. BELOW: Shown folding flag are two Marines Art Dickard and Ed Szymciak from Akron Reserve Center, Also shown left to right are Joe Marinchek Color Guard Captain, Bob Johnson, Roger Mack, Steve Cikonczuk, Jerry Lemons, Joe Tako, Andy DePaolo, and Bill Vana. Shown in photo (l to r) B. Bogan, R. Oddo, J. Naples, D. Augustos, C. Keller, J. Tutie, J. Sekerak, and in front A. Lasso. Reservoir in North Korea lies his mortal remains, it is here that he will rest with others. A1 Pilosi was called to active duty with us from the 7th Infantry Marine Reserve Battalion of Cleveland in late August 1950. He went overseas with the 2nd Replacement Draft landing at Wonsan, North Korea on Nov. 10, 1950. As a replacement he was assigned to 3rd Bn. - 7th Marines and served with them at Yudam-ni, there his life and story ends. It is here almost 51 years later that a stone bearing his name is dedicated and the interment ceremony performed. His cousin, John Marinchek speaks words of remembrance and thankfulness with heartfelt memories. A firing detail from Gung Ho Detachment, MCL renders its salute with seven riflemen firing three volleys in unison. Taps are sounded and two Marines in dress blues that held the outstretched burial flag over the grave proceed to fold triangular. Upon completion they present it to A1 Pilosi’s niece with words of appreciation for loyal and faithful service rendered. Some of those in attendance besides family were members of the following organization: Gung Ho Detachment, MCL; KWVA; AL; Chosin Few represented by Art Dickard, Ed Szymciak, and Richard Oddo. We have laid this brother to rest in our hearts and a stone to identify his existence in life. Closure came this day for a heartache held too long with the realization that we have finally paid tribute to a brother deserving of honors, and I feel better for being a part of it. It was a good day for A1 and for us, rest in peace brother for you have finally come home! Semper Fidelis, Art Laslo (Thank you John Marincheck for photos and letter. Great idea and great veterans to do this special deed. I hope I got names correct. ) Notice When calling an officer or the editor and you are leaving a message on an answering machine, speak slowly and leave your name and phone number twice. We are having problems responding because of not hearing your phone number clearly. January/February, 2002 Page 59
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