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Continued from page 40 Several items of interest in reference to the past and future activities of our chapter in addition to the December election of officers shown in photo. The annual Christmas party, Friday, December 8, 2000, was a satisfying success with eighty members, associates and guests in attendance. Assoc., Janice Petty, received ten requests to prepare large boxes of staple goods with either ham or turkey for those in need. (approx. $50 per box). Most of the members and associates participated in preparation and delivery, Dec. 21, 2000. During the Jan. 4th meeting, the membership voted to offer 4 - $500 dollar scholarships this year. Two for local area students graduating from high school and two for local area students presently attending college. The State of Ohio 123rd General Assembly, Sub. H.B. 287 Bill Summary, paragraph two, Designates as the “Korean War Veterans’ Memorial Highway” that portion of United States Route 36 between the boundary of Coshocton and Tuscarawas Counties and Interstate 77 and also between the boundary of Champaign and Miami counties and the Indiana border. A committee has been appointed to work with the Director of Transportation to erect suitable markers along this highway indicating the above designation. (Thank you Gene Bowser and John Monroe for photo and letter. You had a very successful year. Another great chapter.) Westchester County Chapter #91 of New York Chapter members who took part in the dedication of the memorial on June 18, 2000. In the background we have the obelisks with the names of those who made the supreme sacrifice. The memorial is in 2 sections. Shown from 1 to r are Fred Locantore, Don King, Ed Longo, Seymour Lehman, John Henry, Louis Muro, Anthony Rabasco, Russell Bruno, Jack Muskoff, Fred Niebler, Jerry Formisano, Irving Breitbart. Suncoast Chapter #14 of Florida Color guard that appeared at the dedication of the Korean War Memorial at Lasdon Estates in Somers, N.Y. on June 18th, 2000. This memorial is in a park setting that is maintained by the County of Westchester. Those in this photo are as follows from 1 to r Donald King (1st Vice President ) Irving M. Breitbart (President) Seymour Lehman (1st President of the Chapter), John Henry (Executive Board Member), Louis Muro, Fred Locantore, Fred Niebler. At the Eagle Scout Court of Honor, right to left, Al DeStefano, Daniel Casey, Clarence Dadswell and Sam Farina. Eagle Scout Court of Honor held for Daniel Brian Casey. The event was on November 18, 2000 and held at the Soule Road Boy Scout Camp. There were approximately 75 people attending. A certificate and Savings Bond were presented by Suncoast Chapter 014. Presenters were Sam Farina and Clarence Dadswell. Al DeStefano presented a flag that was flown over the Capital on the birthday of Daniel Casey’s father. This was a special request made by Daniel to honor his Dad. (Thank you Joan Arcand for the photo and letter. A great son Daniel must be for remembering his dad in such a special way.) Bronze marker that was part of the overall dedication for those of our fellow brothers who did not return from the Forgotten War. The stones that are surrounding the Black Granite memorial include 5O stones that were brought from Korea and represent 1 stone for every thousand men that lost their lives in this “police action” and finally changed to a full time war. We all know that they shall never be forgotten. (Thank you Irving M. Breitbart for photos and letter. Great looking memorial and color guard. KWVA is proud of your accomplishments and dedication.) Page 42 The Graybeards
Charles Parlier Chapter #24 of Illinois Greater Cincinnati Chapter #121 of Ohio Twelve Korean War Veterans made up the Color Guard for the Air Rendezvous opening ceremonies Air Show held September 2000 in Springfield, Illinois. 4 members of the Decatur Chapter and 4 members of the Springfield Chapter participated. Greater Cincinnati trying to recruit new member for the Chapter also getting the Korean War Veterans Association name out to the public. Members in the photos are the President Robert Mc George and the treasurer Joe Celenza. This was held on May 20, 2000. Charles Parlier Chapter members Tom Childress and David Mayberry hand out American flags at the Veterans Day 2000 Program at the Lincoln Theater, Decatur, Illinois. Members that attended the Festival to give a hand, they are from left to right: Roy Miller, Joe Celenza, Pat Dilonardo, Daniel Hayes and Robert Mc George. This was a cold and wet day. Chapter officers present check to the Illinois Veterans Home at Quincy for Christmas gifts. (L-R) Richard Teike, Pres. John Wingerter, Asst. Administrator, Duane Boriff, Sec., Linda Schmitt, Volunteer Services, and Merle Sims, Treasurer. (Thank you Richard Teike for photos and letter. A special event and a super Color Guard. Your generosity for the Veterans Home is as they say “Above and Beyond the Call to Duty. All of you are to be commended and the KWVA is proud to have you as members. Korean War Veterans are the best.) Greater Cincinnati Chapter in the Montgomery Parade; this is one of the best Parades in the Area for patriotism on July 4. (Thank you Roy Miller for photos and letter. Your chapter is doing a super job keeping “Tell America” alive and also helping your state Korean War Veterans. KWVA and I are proud of all our Cincinnati and Ohio veterans.) GRAYBEARDS DEADLINES Articles to be published in the Graybeards must be sent to the editor no later then the second week of the first month of that issue. Example: September- October 2000 articles must be received by editor no later then September 14. We print on a first-come-first-served basis. We also have a backlog.– Editor. March/April, 2001 Page 43
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Page 18 and 19: D.C. Affairs Blair Cross, National
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Page 63 and 64: APPLICATION FOR KWVA REVISIT TOURS
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