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34 much concerned about the Korean Memorial there at High Ground. He was hoping to live to see it completed,” wrote Patricia Stephens Schultz, adding a request to be kept informed about the progress of the memorial. Richard’s wife, Barbara, has been keeping in touch with another committee member, Al Jensen. Al told her about the committee’s plan to offer a Korean Legacy Stone that will be mortared on the tribute in polished black granite. She is honoring her late husband with a Korean Legacy Stone that will be part of the spring dedication ceremony. “It is really hard knowing these guys won’t be here when we are done,” Bill said. “I hope we don’t lose anyone else.” The Korean Veterans Committee will be breaking ground within a couple of months. The architectural landscaping blueprints have been received, the three figures have been sent to the foundry for bronzing, and plans are underway for installation of electrical and water systems. Donations and pledges of more than $123,000 from over 150 individuals, service organizations, and foundations have made it possible to keep moving forward on the tribute. Receiving support from family, friends, and Korean veterans carries more meaning than the actual value of the donation itself. Committee member Norman Poppe mentioned his role in bringing a Korean tribute to The Highground at a family reunion. He didn’t think too much about it until The Highground received a gift of $5,000 from someone he had talked to at the reunion. Another member, Mel Dux, wrote a letter to the president of his company asking for a matching contribution of $1,000. He was so excited when he was notified that the company would meet his contribution that he had to ask what hat he should wear for the photo when he presented the gift to The Highground. With only $43,000 left to raise for the tribute itself, they thought it important to find a way to maintain the tribute into the future. They approved the addition of engraved polished black granite stones along the face of the simulated rice paddies. Not only will the donation for the stones make it possible to maintain the tribute, they will give Korean veterans an opportunity to become part of this legacy. “There are a lot of Korean vets like us,” said Mel. “This tribute will tell our story long after we are gone.” For ground breaking and dedication dates and times, please visit www.thehighground.org or call 715-743-4224. Contact Beth E. Martin, The Highground Veterans Memorial Park, W7031 Ridge Rd., Neillsville, WI 54456, (715) 743-4224, (715) 321-0536 (cell), bb50@mac.com Design of the Massachusetts Korean War Veterans Memorial The Massachusetts Korean War Memorial was dedicated approximately ten years ago by Korean War Veterans of Mass., Inc. before the organization changed to CID 300. Our past commander, Joseph McCallion, is Member #LC00002, next to the KWVA’s original founder, Bill Norris, Member #LC0001. The Massachusetts Korean War Memorial The sculpture of an American G.I. in the center of our Memorial represents all of the services of the United States in the Korean War. The G.I. stands vigil on the honor roll of our Massachusetts men and women who had died during the Korean War. The G.I. could be an Army Infantryman, a Marine on a listening post, a Navy Corpsman, or an Air Force Forward Air Controller. They all had suffered the results of the bitter cold, wind swept hills and mountains along with the high humidity and heat of the summers in Korea. The nine-foot bronze sculpture of an American G.I. stands on a two-and-a half ton piece of Korean granite. This granite, a gift from the people of South Korea in gratitude to the Massachusetts veterans who fought North Korean and Chinese Armies to keep South Korea a free country, bears the names of Massachusetts men who were recipients of the Medal of Honor. This G.I. standing on Korean soil stands in a depression that Continued on page 62 July - August A 2006 The Graybeards
The Last of the Line... The USS Cabot (CVL-28) was commissioned July 24, 1943. The last CVL survivor, it was sold to Spain in 1972. The Cabot-Dedalo was returned to the U.S. in 1989. “Iron Woman,” as she was known, lay at the Global Maritime Slip, Brownsville, TX until scrapped in 1993 after vets failed to raise sufficient funds to save her. The Cabot earned nine battle stars and was awarded the Presidential Unit Citation for WWII service. Submitted by Boilerman 2nd Class Jack Malloy, USN (Ret), 340 Milltown Rd., Brewster, NY 10509. The USS Cabot was one of eight Fast Carrier Cruisers in the US Navy fleet. It was 625 ft in length with a beam of 60ft and could reach a speed of 35 knots. She carried a crew of 2,200 and launched Corsairs, Wild Cats, Bear Cats , TBMs and the F86 Saber Jet from her decks. New KWVA Decals for Sale Courtesy of KWVA Recruiting Task Force Committee. These decals are round and measure a full four inches in diameter, in full color, and adhesive backed. Prices are: • One (1) each decal @ $3.00 • Two (2) each decals @ $5.00 • Twelve (12) each decals @ $25.00 No handling fees, only stamp fees as delivered To order, contact Tom Sunseri, KWVA Recruiting Task Force Quartermaster, 6160 82nd Terrace North, Pinellas Park, FL 33781 Phone: 727-547-1991 35 The Graybeards July - August A 2006
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Page 7 and 8: 40th Recon to Attend Reunion May 20
Page 9 and 10: The Editor’s Desk Art Sharp Yeste
Page 11 and 12: VA Volunteer Service The KWVA parti
Page 13 and 14: Last Call All of us in the Korean W
Page 15 and 16: Pennsylvania Honors Korean War Vets
Page 17 and 18: Placing A Wreath In Canada On 25 Ju
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Page 21 and 22: Father did not want the soldiers to
Page 23 and 24: I did eventually become an American
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Page 29 and 30: Whitco Middle School students assem
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Page 41 and 42: 99 TALL CORN [IA] We held our sprin
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Page 45 and 46: Charlestown and Coventry. After the
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Page 67 and 68: Official Membership Application For
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