Mar/Apr 2013 - Korean War Veterans Association

wife Julie, from Dayton, attending again this year. Everyone
enjoyed an evening of fellowship with music, good food, and the
drawing of various items.
David Lopez, Manuel Adame, and Henry Guevara of Ch 56 display medallions
received at Sagan Restaurant
Large crowd at Ch 108’s 2012 Christmas party
Guests and dignitaries at medallion presentation at Sagan Restaurant in
Buena Park, CA
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108 WESTERN OHIO [OH]
This was our year to host the “I-75 picnic.” Veterans, their
wives, and guests from Ch 172, Hancock County (Findlay),
Ch115, Johnnie Johnson (Lima), and Ch 125 Greene County
(Xenia) joined us on Sept. 8, 2012 for an enjoyable afternoon of
comradeship.
On Dec. 14, 2012, we met at Piqua VFW Post 4874 Hall for
our 18th annual Christmas party. Seventy-two people were present,
including members, their wives, and guests. We had the
honor of our Honorary Members couple, Dr. Kwang Vii Kim and
Head table folks at Ch 108’s Christmas party (L-R) VP Lawrence & Francis
Gehert, Treasurer Dale and Teresa Snyder, Pres. Ben & Jane Hiser, Sec.
Robert & Susan Wisenbarger, Dr. Kwang Vii & Julie Kim
Attendees at Hope Social Service Center event in Ohio
Dr. Kwang Vii Kim and Julie have led in organizing the
“Hope Social Service Center,” where they welcome Korean War
veterans and adopting families of Korean children for an annual
evening meal and entertainment. Veterans, wives. and family
members from Chapters 108 and 125 are invited. A good number
of members from both chapters attend.
As most of us have experienced, South Koreans can’t do
enough to show their appreciation and gratitude in thanking
Korean War veterans. They always present an outstanding program.
Fred Shively, 1842 W. Parkway Dr.
Piqua, OH 45356, 937-773-8179
158 WILLIAM R. CHARETTE MOH [FL]
For Veterans Day, we held a large Korean War display at Polk
County Summerlin Military Academy in Bartow, FL. Hundreds
of students visited the display.
The M1, the carbine,
the .45, and miscellaneous
weapons drew the most
interest and questions.
First VP Bill McCraney of Ch
158, recipient of three Purple
Hearts and the DSC
March - April 2013
The Graybeards