Jan/Feb 2006 - Korean War Veterans Association
Jan/Feb 2006 - Korean War Veterans Association
Jan/Feb 2006 - Korean War Veterans Association
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Monuments and Medals<br />
Korea: the Forgotten <strong>War</strong>, Remembered<br />
Monument To <strong>Veterans</strong> Dedicated In Dedham, MA<br />
The city of Dedham, MA, dedicated a monument to its veterans<br />
of all wars on September 19, 2004. As Robert J. Belanger,<br />
whose name appears on the wall, wrote, “This monument is a<br />
great tribute to veterans of the Town of Dedham—and of all<br />
wars.”<br />
(L-R) CID 300 officials and members VP Wallace DeCourcey, President<br />
Nick Paganella, Andrew Pullo, Mayor Jeanne McCarthy, Thomas Dennehy,<br />
Treasurer Frederick Carnes, Historian William Kingston<br />
Bob Belanger’s name (lower left) on the Dedham, MA, memorial<br />
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The Dedham monument<br />
Monument To <strong>Veterans</strong> Dedicated In Waltham, MA<br />
The City of Waltham dedicated a “Circle of Remembrance” to<br />
veterans of all wars on October 16, 2005. Members of KWVA<br />
Chapter 300, <strong>Korean</strong> <strong>War</strong> <strong>Veterans</strong> of Massachusetts, were<br />
instrumental in bringing the ceremony about. As Wallace V.<br />
DeCourcey reported:<br />
Waltham, known as the “Watch City,” is known historically as<br />
the home of the famous Waltham Watch Company. Our KWVA<br />
chapter is domiciled in a building provided by the city. The world<br />
famous Hill Post American Legion Marching Band that made<br />
(L-R) Thomas Dennehy, William Kingston, Wallace DeCourcey, Rev. Robert<br />
Hoaglander, Andrew Pullo in Waltham<br />
history when it was invited by Russia to march in the Moscow<br />
parade during the Cold <strong>War</strong> is also located in Waltham.<br />
Over a two-year period the city raised more than $560,000 to<br />
build a war memorial to all veterans of all wars. The memorial is<br />
constructed of marble stone and bricks, each of which was donated<br />
by individuals in memory of a veteran. There are seven flags<br />
in a circle, including one for each branch of the armed forces, one<br />
POW flag, and the American flag.<br />
U.S. Army representatives, <strong>Korean</strong> <strong>War</strong> veterans, and<br />
Waltham police and fire department members formed the Color<br />
Guard. Congressman Edward Markey, Mayor Jeanette<br />
McCarthy, Council President Tarallo offered remarks, as local<br />
politicians and attendees listened.<br />
<strong>Jan</strong>uary - <strong>Feb</strong>ruary F<br />
<strong>2006</strong><br />
The Graybeards
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