Jan/Feb 2013 - Korean War Veterans Association

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Paul Wolfgeher (partially hidden) shows Peggy Sowdens, Terry Robinson and Maureen Bunke (L-R) some Korean War psychological warfare leaflets, which he also uses in his Tell America presentation Bob Jones of Ch 43 displays some display panels that focus on his first year of the Korean War with the 73rd Tank Bn. He uses some of the panels for his Tell America presentation Lou Ramsey of Ch 43 discusses his ten years of military service as a flight engineer with the P2V-5 Flight Engine USN. His collection focuses on antisubmarine warfare and other artifacts from the Korean conflict. In back is Jose “Chip” Alonzo and his display Tom Walsh, Ch 43’s Public Relations rep, who was with the U.S. Air Force 54 THOMAS W. DALEY, JR. [NJ] On December 6, 2012, we held our annual Christmas dinner at the American Legion Hall, Gibbsboro, New Jersey. Fifty-five members and their guests attended this happy event, which featured good food, good music, and great entertainment. Gil Stead, our 91-year-old member, kept the audience in a happy mood with his very funny joke routine. Willie Guidotti provided his guitar music and singing, with background from DJ Dick Serretta. Members of Ch 54 conduct POW ceremony at Christmas gathering Gil Stead at Ch 54’s Christmas extravaganza Merry Christmas for Ch 54 members and guests 38 Gene Winslow of Ch 43 was with the MTG-202nd Marine Air Wing. His display consists of items used by the Marines during the Korean War. Everyone had a memorable night. Andy Jackson, captjack71@comcast.net 55 NASSAU COUNTY #1 [NY] Every year at our annual holiday party we install our officers for the new year. We have a new Commander this year: Donald J. Zoeller. He was featured in a local newspaper article that announced his election and outlined some of his post-Korean War achievements as a lawyer and public servant. January - February 2013 The Graybeards
Bob O’Brien swears in new officers of Ch 55 (L-R) Don Zoellner, Larry O’Leary, Hank Nowicki, Buddy Epstein, Bernie Hoffman, and Arnie Barletta Fred Lick, Jr., swears in three of Ch 69’s new officers (L-R) Bob Johnson, Richard Brokowski, and John Marinche Don Zoellner of Ch 55 presents Past Commander Howard Plattner as Larry O’Leary and Hank Nowicki look on Our other new officers include Larry O’Leary, Hank Nowicki, Buddy Epstein, Bernie Hoffman, and Arnie Barletta. Commander Zoeller presented Past Commander Howard Plattner with a plaque for all he has done for the chapter and the KWVA. Robert P. O’Brien, 408 Fifth Ave. Cedarhurst, NY 11516 59 NORTHEAST NEW YORK [NY] One of our members, Len Roden, received his long overdue medals on November 4, 2012 at an award ceremony following a breakfast at the American Legion Post in Wynantskill, NY. The breakfast was co-sponsored by the American Legion Post 1489, the Rensselaer County Veterans Service Agency, and the Brunswick Lodge of Elks #2556. Chapter Commander James Busher and his wife Marie conducted the POW/MIA tribute during the Medals Awards Ceremony. James Busher, Jbushers2@aol.com 69 GREATER CLEVELAND [OH] Members of Ch 69 accept a plaque of appreciation from South Korean Ambassador Han Duk-soo (L-R) Robert D. Haas, Fred Lick, Jr., and Dr. Mark Meachan KWVA members admire the plaque presented by Han Duk-soo (L-R) Joe Mendise, Bob O’Hara, John Marinchek, Bob Haas, all of Ch 69, Steve Szekely and Bob Brice of Ch 112 (Lake Erie), and Dr. John Wasylik, of Ch 280, William J. Fantozzi [OH] The Greater Cleveland KWVA Chapter was co-founded by Fred Lick, Jr. and Robert D. Haas in 1988. A year later, July 24, 1989, a Federal Charter was granted with 18 active charter members: Robert Haas, Pres; Robert O’Hara, VP; Richard Danielson, 2nd VP; Charles Benson, Sec; Fred Ellis, Treas; Alan Harrington, Sr. JA; Fred Lick, Frank DiLeonarda, Daniel Montille, Dennis Starcher, Tony Fransetta, Robert Brown, Laimons Patterson, 39 The Graybeards January - February 2013
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