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On 11 September 2009, Chapter 300, the Korean War Veterans of Massachusetts, hosted a wreath laying ceremony at the Korean War Memorial Ship Yard Park, Charlestown, MA. The Republic of Korea’s Ambassador to the United States, Duk-soo Han, and the United States Ambassador to the Republic of Korea, Kathleen Stephens, each addressed those in attendance. The speakers thanked the Korean War veterans for their service in Korea and for making their country what it is today. Ambassador Han acknowledged that Korea could never thank our veterans enough, and commemorated the 1,506 men from Massachusetts who were killed during the war. He also remembered all those who perished in the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. Chairman of the Memorial Committee Louis Paillasse, assisted by Jack Dowd, acted as master of ceremonies. Chapter member Bill Furey sang the American national anthem, and played the Republic of Korea’s national anthem. Member Tom Kettle delivered the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by the invocation by member Wally DeCourcey. Chapter President Leo Agnew presented the opening welcome. Members Fred Carnes and Andy Pullo assisted with the Ambassador’s wreath laying, while member John Woelfel played Taps as other members fired a rifle volley. There was a special presentation to the Ambassador. Members Joe McCallion and Ed Piana presented him with a replica of the memorial statue, which was designed by member Tom Gorsuch and included on a plaque. In attendance were many members from KWVA chapters 34, 294 and 300 and other veterans organizations, including Past Commander of the USS Constitution Bob Gilled, USN (Ret) and Tom Daley, Past Commander, DAV. Credit for the nearby pictures goes to chapter members AI Kamishlian and Ron Taylor. Past President Nick Paganella videotaped the event. Leo Agnew, State House, 5th Floor, Room 546-4, Boston, MA 02133, (617) 723-1716 Wreath laying ceremony in Massachusetts Ambassador Duk Soo Han addresses attendees at Charlestown, MA Ambassador Kathleen Stephens speaks at Charlestown wreath laying event Ed Piana of Ch 300 makes pres Joe McCallion of Ch 300 prese November – December 2009 The Graybeards
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This Issue!! 2009 Charter and Bylaw
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