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Union County Chapter #53 of Delaware Gilbert Nersesian Teterboro Aviation Hall of Fame and Museum Exhibit. On Sept. 28, 2003 our Chapter Sr. Vice commander Warren Dartell took Cub Scout Den #8, Pack #21 through the Teterboro Aviation Hall of Fame and Museum Exhibit. The Korean War Armistice 50th Anniversary Ceremony in New Jersey was well attended with over 700 veterans and family members. Many came to hear the keynote speaker, Gen. Alfred Gray, USMC retired, who as usual, “told it like it is”. Gen. Gray was born and raised in Rahway, N.J. which is headquarters for Chapter 53. We are very proud of our hometown boy. Richie Alexander points out a name of a friend who was KIA during the war, to fellow member John Stonaker. New Jersey’s Wall of Honor contains 840 names. Shown (left to right) are front Mike; Alan; Ranier; Adrian; Matthew and Eric. Rear are Den leader Mike Miller; Warren Dartell; Asst. Den Leader Deborah Soto. (Warren Dartells Daughter.) (Thank you Warren Dartell and Winny Bramley for photos and letter.) Call MARVIN at 251-961-1384 Commander Richie Alexander presents Commemorative Silver World Trade Center badge to Drum Major Don Gilmartin of the Emerald Society Pipe & Drum Unit. Don Gilmartin was one of many members of the marching unit who responded to the 9/11 disaster. A total of 12 badges were presented by Chapter 53 at a special ceremony in the ballroom of Bally’s Hotel/Casino, after the regular 50th Commemoration Ceremony concluded. The Emerald Society Pipe & Drum unit is comprised of police and firemen and they are all military veterans. (Thank you Richie Alexander for photos and letter.) Page 54 The Graybeards
KWVA San Diego County Chapter #179 of California September 27, 2003, 5th annual Korean War Veterans Appreciation Dinner for War Veterans of all services who were involved in the conflict from 1950 thru 1953. The event is put on and sponsored by the Korean- American Society of San Diego and San Diego Korean Chamber of Commerce. Rifle students was held with donations amounting to several hundred dollars. The proceeds were split 50/50 with a check presented to Wheeler Rifle students to help in their other projects. VI. At the North Alabama State Fair, our chapter has placed five times in its category in as many years being awarded three first place winners with $150.00 each year, and two second place winners with $100.00 each year. VII. The chapter has received special honors at the Florence Police Department’s annual meeting, the “30th Annual Senior Citizens Appreciation Day” and various public displays. VIII. Members have been interviewed on TV, radio and in many newspaper articles regarding the war. Chapter activities have also been reported to the “Graybeard.” Anything to create awareness! IX. The chapter currently has the largest bank balance in chapter history with no outstanding debts. A few of the Guests and members who attended the affair. Ms. Byong Ea Jung-Racek, President of the Korean Society of San Diego; Young Kim, President of the Korean Chamber of Commerce; Rear Admiral Jose Bettencourt USN; Bob Weishan of the Chosin Few and Jim Whelan, President KWVA Chapter #179. The balance of the gentlemen in the photo are all ROK Korean War Veterans who fought along side of our American forces. It was a wonderful evening and showed the Korean People have not forgotten the sacrifice our Veterans did for their country.(Thank you James Whelan for photos and letter.) Northwest Alabama Chapter II GOALS, CONTRIBUTIONS AND ACHIEVEMENTS I. Honored veterans and deceased veterans and their families. II. Honored veterans killed in action by taking a photo to their respective school to be displayed in their “Hall of Fame.” Photos of veterans submitted to the American Battle Monument Commission in Washington, DC. All N.W. Alabama veterans killed in action are displayed at the Korean War Memorial and is available on the website at ABMC.gov. III. Created awareness of the “Forgotten War” through the “50th Anniversary of the Korean War Commemoration Partners Program” Our contribution to the program brought on board during the period of 2000 and 2003 has been: a. 41 cities, towns, fire and police departments, TV stations, newspapers, libraries, clubs and service organizations. b. 1140 schools throughout the state of Alabama of which our group has conducted programs on the Korean War at 30 schools to 123 classes and 6539 students and teachers in the Northwest Alabama area including the History departments at UNA and Northwest Shoals Community College. We have done a 2-hour program up to a 3-day program. IV. We have contributed to four memorials and their dedications in Colbert County, Lauderdale County, the Guthrie Bell Tower at Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, KY and the Korean War monument program at the 165 welcome center. V. A very successful fund raiser with support from Wheeler First place prize for best exhibit at North Alabama State Fair presented to KWVA Chapter #II - “Second to None” in State of Alabama. 5th year we have won. (Thank you George J Ellis for photo and letter.) Big Island Chapter #231 of Hawaii Our chapter has its meeting the second Monday of each month. On July 14, 2003, we had our regular meeting. We also had a candle light ceremony commemoration of the Armistice July 27, 1953. Our wives also attended but not in photo. Joe Kaleikini, Chapter President, second from left standing. (Thank you Joe Kaleikini for letter and photo.) January/February, 2004 Page 55
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