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121 Gr Greater Cincinnati [OH] Bob McGeorge Chapter President Bob McGeorge and member Harry Falck were awarded plaques from the Cincinnati Warbirds EAA Squadron 18. The plaques read, “With our gratitude and appreciation for your Distinguished Military Service To Our Country.” 142 attendees at the Department of Affairs 75th Anniversary ceremony (L- R) Commander Chip Chipley, Vice Commander Bob Miles, Secretary Ken Davis, Treasurer Bob Mount, Past Commander Bob Eader Bob McGeorge and Harry Falck of 121 display their plaques 142 Kor orean War Veterans [MD] 142 Richard L. Martin Chapter members participated in a parade in Gaithersburg, MD. Several members also attended the Department of Veterans Affairs 75th Anniversary ceremony on July 21, 2005 at DAR Constitution Hall in Washington D.C. The program included Adrian Cronauer of Good Morning Vietnam fame as the emcee. Secretary of Veterans Affairs R. James Nicholson and Vice President Richard B. Cheney were also in attendance. Finally, a group of members and spouses attended the Korean War Veterans Memorial Armistice Day Commemoration 142 group and “Minnie Bus,” their transportation to and from Washington D.C for the July 27th ceremony Ceremony in the Nation’s Capitol on July 27, 2005. The ceremony commemorated the 55th anniversary of the signing of the armistice and the 10th anniversary of the dedication of the Korean War Veterans Memorial in Washington D.C. 153 Central Florida F [FL] 153 Chapter members attended a memorial service on July 27, 2005, at Deltona Veterans Park. Chapter Past Presidents Tom Gaffney, Ted Sullivan, Ed Kent, and Bob Balzer delivered brief talks. Don Smith 40 142 members on parade (L-R) Tony Malavenda, Scheller Garlock, Kenneth Davis, Reggie Kephart, Charles Chipley, Past Commander Robert Eader 153’s Memorial, dedicated June 25, 2005 (Photo by Ed Brandt) September - October 2005 The Graybeards

169 Lake e County [FL] 169 Monique R. Gleason Members made a field trip to Camp Blanding, Starke, FL, and enjoyed lunch at the dining hall. A good turnout at 153’s memorial dedication (Photo by Ed Brandt) 168 Quad Cities [IL] Art Holevoet Chapter members marched in the Music Festival Parade on June 19, 2005. 168 members in the Music Festival Parade (L-R) Bob Berry, Art Holevoet, Parade Grand Marshal and Korean War vet Don Meier, Don Simpson, Dan Foulke, Jerry Guinn, Keith Kramer, Bill Weber, Norm Neely, Ron Sears ATTENTION ALL MEMBERS The mailing address for sending/requesting information relative to membership in the KWVA has changed. The new address is: Nancy Monson Recording Secretary PO Box 101238 Arlington, VA 22210-4238 Email: kwvamembership@verizon.net Please make a note of this address and use it when paying dues and/or requesting information concerning receipt of “The Graybeards” or your membership in the Korean War Veterans Association. 169 members at the Camp Blanding Dining Hall: (L) Jack and Monique Gleason, Mary Cain (R) Harold Sievers, Karl Cain 176 Red edwood [CA] Hank Nicols Several Chapter members remembered the signing of the Korean Armistice aboard a U.S. Coast Guard craft stationed in Humboldt Bay, California. Incidentally, “Happy Birthday” to the Coast Guard, which celebrated its 215th anniversary on 7 August. When I was 18 and bored with college, cotton, and cows, I considered enlisting in the Coast Guard. Both the Coast Guard and I are fortunate that I did not. But, on a murky Wednesday, 27 July 2005, I went to sea, sorta, to remember the anniversary of the signing of the truce in Korea 52 years ago. I rode over to the U. S. Coast Guard Station Humboldt Bay with the Bill Odonnells, Sr. and Jr., and Bob Leep. Bill Thurlough and Ray Marquardt were already there. We were joined by Frank C. Mendes and Jerry Cross. Visit the Korean War Veterans Association Website: www.KWVA.org (L-R) 176 members Bill Thurlough, Bob Leep, Bill Odonnell, and Hank Nicol get their “sea legs” ready (Photo by Ray Marquardt) 41 The Graybeards September - October 2005