Jul/Aug 2006 - Korean War Veterans Association

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West High School, Columbus, OH, JROTC Color Guard lines up for Memorial Day parade Rhode Island Korean War veterans get together (L-R) CID 258 members Frank Meo, Walter Bienieki, (kneeling) Ralph Palmieri; CID 117 members in blue jackets Master at Arms Joe Lafountaine, Sr. Vice Commander Roland Watts, Commander Maurice Trottier (in white shirt), Chaplain Ken Lafountaine 121 GREATER CINCINNATI [OH] 121 Spectators display signs along Memorial Day parade route in Worthington, OH As we ride in the parade we are also extremely heartened by the parade spectators. They clap, they salute, they display signs that read “thank you,” they give us the thumbs up, and they wave American flags. These people are so very gracious. Art Dossman, 22759 Ringgold Southern Stoutsville, OH 43154 117/258 OCEAN STATE TE & NORTHERN RHODE ISLAND [RI] 42 On June 15th Korean War veterans of Rhode Island chapters got together. Several speakers entertained the assembled veterans, all of whom had a great time. Maurice P. Trottier, 20 Oakdale Ave. Pawtucket, RI 02860-2512 CID 121 members get ready for Memorial Day parade July - August A 2006 The Graybeards
Korean participants prepare to march with CID 121 members Members and local Koreans marched together in a local Memorial Day parade. 129 SOUTHEASTERN INDIANA A [IN] Chapter Commander Luther Rice and Chaplain Glynn Clark attended the awards day ceremony at the Southeastern Career Center in Versailles, IN, for the purpose of awarding two $500.00 scholarships to two students who will continue their education at the post-secondary level. The students are Ross Patz of Rising Sun High School and Jason Green of Milan High School. TOP: CID 129 Color Guard (L-R) Tom Largent, Bob Karp, Bob Riede, Herschel Kent, Bob Weber, Bob Lowe, Bob Oelker, Howard Cleeter, Ralph Cole, Archie Abner. BELOW: CID 129 Firing Squad (L-R) Luther Rice, Bill Kyle, Glynn Clark, Ken Cash, Jim Slayback, Clarence Vogelgesang, George Niemeyer, Alvin Senger 137 MAHONING VALLEY [OH] Chapter members participated in the “Rocking for Epilepsy” event held at the Cracker Barrel Restaurant in Austintown [OH] on 8 July 2006. Nine members sat and rocked in various chairs for one hour. (L-R) CID 129 Glynn Clark, scholarship recipient Ross Patz, and Luther Rice (The 2nd scholarship trecipient, Jason Green, was not present.) The chapter has been awarding scholarships to graduates of the Career Center for nine years, totaling $9,000.00. Commander Rice stated that it is money well spent and a great investment for the future of this country. The Chapter Color Guard and Firing Squad have been extremely active, conducting military services at funerals for departed veterans as well as participating in local parades and festivals. Their involvement has created awareness within the surrounding community, particularly among the younger generation, of the sacrifices that were made by those who served during the Korean War. Luther Rice, P.O. Box 432 Aurora, IN 47001-0432 CID 137 reps “rockin” away at Cracker Barrel (L-R) Zeno Foley (behind the tent leg), Pat Foley, two unidentified folks, Phillip Cardelin, and Joan Onstott. Not pictured but present are Bob Bakalik, John Pariza, and Domenic Lentini. 43 The Graybeards July - August A 2006
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