2007 KWVA Election Results - Korean War Veterans Association

Numerous South Korean Korean War veterans also marched
with the Chapter. Many of the South Koreans threw their arms
around CID 170 members and said, “Thank You.”
The Chapter’s oldest participant was WWII and Korean War
veteran Captain Harold Dinges. Dinges turned 90 years old
recently. Even though we had an impressive turnout, many
Chapter members did not march; they were on a Chapter-sponsored
cruise.
Donald Rista and Jr. Vice Commander Henry Ferrarini of CID 170 at New
York City Veterans Day Parade
A few CID 170 members who participated in the New York City parade (L-
R) Raymond Cohen, Erwin Burkert, Robert Domanowski, Louis
DeStefano, Louis Quagliero
The Color Guard once again looked sharp as Jr. Vice commander
Henry Ferrarini called cadence as they sang in marching
rhythm. The crowds responded with a loud sound of clapping as
the members marched by.
It was a long day for the members. It started at 8:30 a.m.
when they boarded a bus to New York City. They did not arrive
back in New Jersey until 4 pm. Members who marched then
enjoyed dinner at a nearby restaurant, compliments of the chapter.
Chapter members from Passaic County, New Jersey were
honored for their military service to their country and county of
New Jersey on November 10, 2006. This special veterans day
ceremony was sponsored by the County Board of Freeholders.
Korean War veteran and member of Taejon Chapter Thomas
Miller served as Master of Ceremony. Mr. Miller is also Passaic
County Veteran Services’ Interment Officer.
Chapter members who received the medallions were Thomas
Miller, Joseph Botto, Raymond Cohen, Louis Destefano and
Louis Quagliero. Men and women receiving the medallions
served in the military during WWII, Korea, Vietnam, Iraq,
Afghanistan, and other wars.
The print on the front of the medallion reads “Distinguished
Military Service.” On the reverse side it reads “Passaic County
Freeholders.”
Louis Quagliero’s 10-year-old granddaughter Samantha was
asked to lead the veterans and county executives in the Pledge of
Allegiance. Samantha received a military medallion in proxy for
her aunt Ruth Ann Quagliero, who served in the Air Force during
the Vietnam War.
Freeholder Director Elease Evans stated that, “Freedom is not
free, and we pause to thank our heroes for protecting our Godgiven
freedom. God bless the veterans and our county.”
Refreshments were served at the conclusion of the ceremony.
Louis Quagliero, 142 Illinois Avenue
Paterson, NJ 07503
188 SOUTH LAKE COUNTY [FL]
The Chapter’s Honor Guard participated in the opening ceremony
for the American Cancer Society’s “Relay for Life,’ which
was held at East Ridge High School in Clermont, FL.
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Recipients of the Passaic County military medallions (L-R) Joseph Botto,
Thomas Miller, Louis Quagliero, Raymond Cohen, and Louis DeStefano
CID 188’s Honor Guard (L-R) Bill Shibler, Tommie Ritten, President Carl
Hogue, Rube Morehouse, Charlie First
May– June 2007
The Graybeards