The Graybeards - Korean War Veterans Association

Above, Our Memorial located in Forest Park, St Louis,
Below, Our friends from the U.S. Naval Reserve Unit, Commander, Naval
Forces Korea. They performed all military ceremonial functions. Shown
also is a beautiful Korean/American in native dress.
(Thank you Don Gutmann for photos and letter.)
New Jersey Remembers
Hudson County, NJ
in the shadow of the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, two of
America’s greatest historical landmarks and symbols of freedom.
(Thank you Larry Barulli for photo and letter. Sorry could not print
all sent.)
Vineland, NJ
Some Korean Vets got
to gather in 1993 to see if
we could put a monument
in veterans park here in
Vineland, NJ. Joseph
Hampton and Rick Hebert
took on the task of raising
the money, which to our
surprise was very easy to
do.
So on Veterans Day
1994 we covered it in
somewhat of fan fare with
press etc. Not very big but
we are very proud of her.
One person took on the job
of getting the names ok. A
design took a little more
time coming up with.
Peter DiBiase (left)
and Joseph
Hampton. Front side
of memorial shown
(Thank you Joseph
Hampton For photo
and letter. It is a
great memorial, you
your hearts are in
the project.)
Veterans Park Memorial – Rear side of
memorial shown above
New York Remembers
“Candles Of Life Memorial”
The heroism and bravery of the 130 men whose names are
inscribed on this Monument were never fully recognized or fittingly
honored until this past December 7, 2002 when the “Candles Of Life
Memorial” - the Korean War Monument - was dedicated. Thanks to
the personal efforts, determination and commitment of the Korean
War Veterans Association of Hudson County, the “Candles Of Life
Memorial” was finally dedicated after eight long years of planning
and four years of stressful fund raising, which got underway on
October 15, 1998 on this very spot. More than four years later the
magnificent Korean War Monument stands proudly and majestically
An idea by Tom Langendorfer, Howard Beale and Paul Kishel became a
reality on 26 May 2003. The monument shown in photo was dedicated to
the Korean War was made possible by their efforts and donations from
veterans of East Aurora and surrounding communities and local businesses.
Memorial is located in Veterans Memorial Park.
(Thank you Paul Kishel for photo and letter.)
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