National convention, october 2-5, 2005, in bossier - Korean War ...

ication. KVA Commander Jeff Brodeur was one of the guest
speakers.
The ceremony featured a fly-by by A-10 Warthogs.
National KWVA President Lou Dechert visited the park in
May, where the USFKVO also has a granite post with the same
dates of Korea service.
DEPAR
ARTMENT of DELAWARE
ARE
The Department elected new officers for 2005:
• Commander – Dick Ennis
• 1st Vice Commander – Gene Rose
• 2nd Vice Commander – Russ Cunningham
• Secretary – Dave Hitchcock
• Treasurer – Roger Reeves
The retiring Commander is George Goss.
Lou Dechert (standing at left) addresses
the DNY membership, as Jim Ferris
(standing at right) looks on
Bill Burns, National Canadian
rep to the KWVA, speaks to the
DNY membership
Delaware Department officers (L-R) Roger Reeves, Gene Rose, Dick Ennis,
Russ Cunningham, Dave Hitchcock
President Dechert installs the DNY officers
Delaware Department Executive Council: (Front row) Jim Davis, Maurice
Naples, Walt Koopman, Frank Haworton, Mick Schroeder (Back row) Bill
Russell, Nancy Russell, Dave Gilliam
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DEPAR
ARTMENT of NEW YORK
The Department held its State Convention at Turning Stone
Casino Resort, in Verona, New York. On Wednesday, May 11,
there was an informal gathering of old friends in the Hospitality
Room, where attendees share snacks and beverages while renewing
old friendships. The following day, the meeting of the veterans
was conducted by Jim Ferris, the Department of New York
(L-R) Jim Ferris, Les Peate, and Lou Dechert at the DNY convention
State President.
Ferris introduced two National Presidents, Lou Dechert,
President of the Korean War Veterans Association, and Les
Peate, his counterpart with the Canadian Korean War Veterans.
During the meeting, several discussions were held regarding the
revised Department of New York State by-laws. The issue was
July - August A
2005
The Graybeards