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Hawaiian Chapters Observe Start Of <strong>Korean</strong> <strong>War</strong><br />

Aceremony in Honolulu on June 25, 2012 recognized the 62nd<br />

anniversary of the start of the <strong>Korean</strong> <strong>War</strong>. Several chapters<br />

participated: CID 20 (Hawaii #1), CID 47 (Kauai), CID 144<br />

(Aloha), CID 231 (Big Island), and CID 282 (Maui No Ka Oi).<br />

LtGen Duane D. Thiessen, Commander, U.S. Marine Forces<br />

Pacific, was the keynote speaker. Jimmy K. Shin of Ch 144, Aloha<br />

[HI], coordinated the event. Reach him at P.O. Box 88232, Honolulu,<br />

HI 96830, 808-286-3333, AlohaKWVA144@yahoo.com<br />

Left: Hawaii event chair Jimmy Shin with ROK Navy<br />

and personnel, Consul General Suh, Honolulu Mayor<br />

Carlile, LtGen Thiessen and other guests (L-R)<br />

Below: Peter Carlisle, Duane D. Thiessen, Young-Kil<br />

Suh, Hawaii Lt. Governor Brian Schatz, Hawaii<br />

Chief Justice Mark E. Recktenwald, Rep. Calvin K.Y.<br />

Say (L-R) show respect in Honolulu<br />

Col Choi, U.S. Army Pacific, Chief of AVN, delivers<br />

remarks at Hawaii event<br />

Republic Of Korea Navy personnel place wreath in Hawaii<br />

77<br />

The Graybeards <strong>Jan</strong>uary - <strong>Feb</strong>ruary <strong>2013</strong>

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