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Monuments and Medals Korea: the Forgotten War, Remembered Monument To Veterans Dedicated In Dedham, MA The city of Dedham, MA, dedicated a monument to its veterans of all wars on September 19, 2004. As Robert J. Belanger, whose name appears on the wall, wrote, “This monument is a great tribute to veterans of the Town of Dedham—and of all wars.” (L-R) CID 300 officials and members VP Wallace DeCourcey, President Nick Paganella, Andrew Pullo, Mayor Jeanne McCarthy, Thomas Dennehy, Treasurer Frederick Carnes, Historian William Kingston Bob Belanger’s name (lower left) on the Dedham, MA, memorial 28 The Dedham monument Monument To Veterans Dedicated In Waltham, MA The City of Waltham dedicated a “Circle of Remembrance” to veterans of all wars on October 16, 2005. Members of KWVA Chapter 300, Korean War Veterans of Massachusetts, were instrumental in bringing the ceremony about. As Wallace V. DeCourcey reported: Waltham, known as the “Watch City,” is known historically as the home of the famous Waltham Watch Company. Our KWVA chapter is domiciled in a building provided by the city. The world famous Hill Post American Legion Marching Band that made (L-R) Thomas Dennehy, William Kingston, Wallace DeCourcey, Rev. Robert Hoaglander, Andrew Pullo in Waltham history when it was invited by Russia to march in the Moscow parade during the Cold War is also located in Waltham. Over a two-year period the city raised more than $560,000 to build a war memorial to all veterans of all wars. The memorial is constructed of marble stone and bricks, each of which was donated by individuals in memory of a veteran. There are seven flags in a circle, including one for each branch of the armed forces, one POW flag, and the American flag. U.S. Army representatives, Korean War veterans, and Waltham police and fire department members formed the Color Guard. Congressman Edward Markey, Mayor Jeanette McCarthy, Council President Tarallo offered remarks, as local politicians and attendees listened. January - February F 2006 The Graybeards
Circle of Remembrance in Waltham CID 300 members at Waltham ceremony (L-R) Wallace DeCourcey Sr., Edward MacDonald, Andrew Pullo, Thomas Dennehy, William Kingston, Frederick Carnes, John Woelfel Chapter member Frank Gillen spent many hours over the past two years making this celebration possible. The KWVA members feel proud to be active members of this community. Contemporary service members at “Circle of Remembrance” ceremony (L- R) Sgt. Jake Kingsbury, SSgt. Victorio Caruso, AN Nick Lyman, TSgt. Eric B. Solurim, CPO Katrina R. Goguen Soldiers Field Veterans Memorial, Rochester, MN By Merle J. Peterson The Soldiers Field Veterans Memorial is the result of many volunteer hours that started in June of 1995. It is a tribute to the patriotism of the people who gave their support to build this memorial without the use of tax dollars. The story of the memorial and the 173rd Airborne Brigade: Rochester adopted in 1966. The memorial consists of several parts: (see cover photo) Flags: nine flags - American flag, Minnesota state flag, six branch of service flags, and a MIA/POW flag. The Wall of Remembrance: contains the names of veterans within a fifty-mile radius of Rochester who were killed in action or died from injuries sustained while in service. (2,372 names) The Walk of Remembrance: contains the name, branch of service and conflict or date entered service, of a veteran, living or dead, on a 2” x 8” x 20” granite brick. (4,590 bricks - pavers) Four circular walls: shows graphics from the Civil War to the Gulf War on the outside, and written history on the inside. Fifty trees: one tree for each state in the union. Website: www.soidiersfieidmemorial.org We honor those who died and dedicate it to all who served. A note about the Korean War Wall: We tried to show the different Continued on page 49 The Korean War Wall at the Minnesota monument 29 The Graybeards January - February F 2006
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