Jan/Feb 2006 - Korean War Veterans Association

David Leyendecker presented Certificates of Appreciation to (L-R) Hector
A. Navarro, Roel Esparza, Juan Garcia
The Laredo Police Department Color Guard advanced the
Colors, and the ceremony began. Dr. Ramon Dovalina, President of
the Laredo Community College, was the main speaker. Dr. Dovalina
spoke about the contributions and sacrifices all veterans endured in
all wars. He explained how difficult it was to fight a war on two
fronts and fight terrorism at the same time. He noted that all veterans
are owed a debt of gratitude by all of us and that all were heroes.
Commissioned Warrant Officer Arturo Tijerina, a Green Beret
Vietnam veteran, spoke on his experiences during the Vietnam War.
After the ceremony, David Leyendecker, past president of the
chapter, presented some of the J. W. Nixon High School band members
with Certificates of Appreciation for services rendered to the
Association. The members presented with certificates were Hector
A. Navarro, Associate Band Director, Juan Garcia, and Roel
Esparza.
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Glen Thompson
On Saturday, December 13, 2005, the Binneri Church of
Richardson, TX, hosted a Christmas buffet for chapter members.
Fifty members, spouses, and guests attended. This was the fourth
consecutive year church members have done so. (Photos by Charles
Buckley.)
270 members serving themselves at the buffet in the Binnerri Church dining
room. Blue-shirted chapter members (L-R) Jack Hunter, Billy Joe
Denton, and Mel Bodweine.
The dining room after all attendees had been served.
270 members, spouses, and guests queuing up in the decorated dining
room for the buffet.
This view of the dining room is from the serving area looking toward the
entrance door.
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The Graybeards
January - February F
2006