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President’s Message I wish all of Harley Coon President, KWVA you a very happy 2000. Alot has b e e n accomplished on the national level this past year. We have had two very productive Board Meetings and a great convention in Mobile in September. We now have in place an accounting system that safeguards our funds, The raffle kicked off in December and looks to be successful. We are going to expand The Graybeards by 8 more pages. We will have 72 pages with more information about the department and chapter activities. We want to recognize more Korean War Veterans and hear more of their stories. It hard to believe that 50 years ago that company (“B” Co. 35th Reg. 25th Div.) was in Mizaru, Japan, repatriating Japanese that were held by the Russians after WW II. Our Commander at that time was Capt. Godfery. He was promoted to Major and transferred to G2. The last time I saw Captain Godfery was in Korea in the back of a weapons carrier in We are going to expand The Graybeards by 8 more pages. We will have 72 pages with more information about the department and chapter activities. October 1950. The North Korean had killed him by cutting him open from his throat to just above his groin. Experiences like this, one never forgets. Warren Weidhan our revisit chairman is working hard to get as many American K-Vets to attend the Australian National Korean War Memorial Dedication. Sir William Keys was a key note speaker at our dedication banquet in 1995. He is very involved in the dedication plans of their memorial. Many of the Australian Korean War veterans attended our memorial dedication. The dedication program starts on Sunday April 16th and ends on the 18th or 19th. I would suggest signing up with our revisit chairman as they have several side trips planned. If you are going to travel that far I would think it would be great to see as much as possible. Elliott Sortillo (l) President Korean Ex-POW Assn. and Harley Coon President KWVA Assn. They are preparing to lay a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknowns at Arlington National Ceremony on Veterans Day. Wreath held by Elliott is from Korean Ex-POWs and Harley’s is from the KWVA Nick Nishmoto of the Hawaii chapter is once again planning a great Prisoner of War Day at the Punch Bowl, National Cemetery. You can contact Nick at (808) 455-5088 for further details. The Korean EX-Prisoners of War, is planning a mini reunion which includes wreath laying ceremony at Arlington national Cemetery an June 25th 2000. Please contact Nick Tosques at (302) 537- 7826. The Mid-Winter board meeting will held at the Arlington Sheraton National The meeting dates are March 24, 25, 26th. the board meeting will be on Saturday March 25th from 8 a.m. till 6 p.m. with a break at lunch and a tour of the hotel. The room rates are $95.00 with comp/parking. One of the important items on the agenda will be the July 2000 convention. (This year we join the gathering and hope to have the best convention yet.) It is time for all Korean War Veterans to get together as one unit as we were in Korea. Another agenda item will be the up coming elections. There are 7 offices to be elected. The President, 1st Vice President, 2nd Vice President and 4 Directors. Because, the nominations are closed February 15th, it would be a good time for the candidates for each office to be present and present their positions on various issues. This would be a opportune time to meet those seeking re-election and those that are running for the first time. Come to this meeting and see how your KWVA organization is being administered. All board meetings are open to members and anyone wishing to attend our board meeting. The telephone number of Sheraton National (703) 521-1900 or (800) 468- 9090. Tell the operator that you are with the Korean War Veterans Association. Room Rates will be $95.00. I would like to have a dinner get together after the board meeting on Sat. March 25th. On the 9th of December, my wife Sylvia and I were invited to Tallahassee FL. for the dedication of the Florida State Korean War Memorial. Emmit Benjamin received much praise for his work in getting this memorial completed. There was a great ceremony honoring all the Korean Please turn to PRESIDENT on page 6 Page 4 The Graybeards
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