The Graybeards – KWVA - Korean War Veterans Association

Ohio Remembers
Indiana Remembers
Above, Korean War and
Vietnam War Memorial in
the City Park of Bellaire,
Ohio. Korea on left,
Vietnam on right. At left,
James Wagenseller, (now
deceased) addressing
those attending .
(Thank you Arthur D. Piatt
for photos and letter. A
beautiful memorial.)
This parade truck honors
KIA’s from Whitley
County: David Debolt,
Glen Kimery, William
Joy, John Wasson and
Gene Ruby.
Memorial at Whitley
County Court House in
Columbia City, IN.
(Thank you John Slabaugh
for photos and letter. A
great way to remember
your KIA’s and the Korean
War.)
Florida Remembers
The Villages, FL
Ceremonies held July 27, 2002 at The Villages, FL. honoring K WVA. Lake
County, FL. Chapter, # 169, Color Guard ( l - r ) Paul Russell - Ray
Wilkerson - Art Dube - Rev. Charles Marcelle.
Ocala, FL
At left,Ray Wilkerson, member of Lake County, Fl. Chapter 169 in front of
his Ocala, FL. home where he created a Korean War Veterans Memorial.
Ray a former MSgt with the 2nd Inf. Div. was awarded the Silver Star,
Bronze star for valor and the Purple Heart for his actions in Korea. On right,
Korean War Veterans Memorial created by Lake County, FL. Chapter #169
in front of Ray Wilkerson Ocala home.
(Thank you Joe Turner for photos. A fine project to remember our veterans.)
Pinellas Park, FL
Future site of the Korean War Memorial at a ceremony on June 25, 2002 at
Freedom Lake Park, Pinellas Park, FL. Dedication will take place on July
27, 2003. The Suncoast Chapter (Chapter #14) thanks all for their support
of this patriotic endeavor.. Shown (l to r) Thomas Sunseri, James Paek,
Jacob Feaster and Sam Farina.
(Thank you Joan Arcand for photo and letter. Hope to get photo when
memorial is dedicated.)
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