July/October 2009 OP Harry Survivors Association Newsletter Issue 54

IN THIS ISSUE in Dayton was moved here. One of Edison’s workshops and development centers is there. The whole Greenfield 18th Reunion Report ...... page 1 Village is circled by a railroad; coal-fired steam engine President’s Corner ...... page 2 pulling tourists for an oversight of the whole facility. One Notes from the Chaplain ...... page 3 could ride in totally restored model T automobiles as well TAPS ...... page 3 as horse drawn vehicles. Many of the people on the side- Thanks To Donors ...... page 3 walks were dressed in period costumes. Business Meeting Minutes ...... page 4 Editor’s Ramblings ...... page 5 There was even an old Inn where folks used to stay after 18th Reunion Attendees ...... page 4 riding in a wagon or on horseback and needed some food Pictures of the18th OPHSA Reunion 2009 ...... page 6 and rest. The food was seasonal and based on what was the crop of ‘in season’ local food sources. A sweet little lady in period dress stopped at our table to tell us that they had a large pair of rooms upstairs that could provide 18TH REUNION REPORT a place to sleep for the night, one room for the ladies and one for the men. The men were promised that there Dearborn, Michigan. The OP Harry Survivors Associa- would be no more than four men per bed and they were tion, whose members survived a series of battles for a also promised that they would be properly introduced to strategically critical Outpost weeks before the truce in the the people they would be sleeping with. , had their 18th reunion in June at the Hyatt The next day the Association held the Memorial Service Regency Hotel in Dearborn. for our young men who never had a chance to grow old. The attendance was somewhat reduced from previous For those who were killed in action or were missing in years, probably due to the stressed economy and escalat- action we lit memorial candles for units engaged in the ing cost for hotel and air transportation costs. (Father battles. The Chaplain memorialized those Survivors who Time is also a contributing factor.) have passed away since the last meeting with memorial books that will be sent to the families. The hotel was excellent, as was the food and the weather. Any members who had some memories of OP Harry The first day (registration and the welcome dinner) was were encouraged to speak of their experiences. After a occupied with meeting old friends, handing out programs short intermission the ladies went to their own get and attending the welcome dinner. Reunion chairman together while the members set up for the yearly business Jerry Cunningham, gave a briefing of the upcoming meeting. The minutes of that meeting can be found on events, introduced past presidents in attendance and page 4 of this Survivor. introduced our members and guests who were attending their first reunion. After the meal many drifted off to the All gathered in another meeting room to view some Hospitality Suite for more talk! scenes from Dini Films International OP Harry documen- tary film whose working title is “At all Costs”. Producer We were free the next day to tour the area on our own. Glenn Palmedo-Smith showed the sequences on a large The immediate area could be called “Ford Town”. Some screen with a digital projector to the intense interest of folks went to the Ford Museum that was only a short those who were getting a first glimpse. The interviews drive from the hotel. Some of our ladies got together and showed high quality in both picture and sound. We are drove to Detroit in search of quilting and fabric stores. encouraged that the final editing and the addition of (They found them). Some went to the Ford Greenfield many background photos will make a story that will Village. honor all participants of the battles, the Greeks, 5th RCT, Henry Ford was a collector of everything of historical 65th Regiment, 15th Regiment, and the other units that value. The Wright Brothers bicycle shop and their home

©Copyright 2008, Outpost Harry Survivors Association Page 2 took part in the battle from tanks, artillery, supply, signal PRESIDENT’S CORNER and medical resources as well. BY JOHN FERRARA Saturday evening began with a social hour in the bar at the top of the hotel. There was a beautiful view of the Dress blues would have not surrounding area. Our very special guest Major General been out of order for proper Anthony Cucolo, Commanding General of the 3rd dress at our past reunion in with his aide Captain Rick Turner Dearborn. Our accommoda- joined us for the social hour and dinner. tions, meals and social atten- General Cucolo, after dinner, spoke of the challenges dance were five star all the inherent in building the new structure of the Division. We way. Those who visited the were certainly challenged in attempting to understand the Ford Museum Greenfield Vil- new structure that he, with the help of Captain Turner lage were treated to Americana discussed with a chart showing the revised 4- at its best. anatomy. Artillery, Air Support and Armor are now inte- The banquet dinner and guests gral with each brigade. The nature of the foe has changed of Honor, General Cucolo and and so must our methods. The brigade organization is General (ret.) Singlaub, were flexible allowing command to configure the brigade for most impressive. I felt very proud of General Cucolo, as the specific mission. Commander of today’s 3rd Division, and feel confident General Cucolo, on behalf of the National Infantry Asso- militarily that our country is in good hands. ciation, presented the Medal of Saint Maurice (the patron On a personal note, I now know that we had the leader- Saint of the Infantry) to our OPHSA Vice President, ship we needed in Korea. After speaking with General David Mills. David was wounded and captured on OP Singlaub, he stopped for a minute and said, “I know Harry in early ’53 and spend the last weeks of the war as you”. My heart skipped a few beats and my eyes filled a POW until released in “Operation Big Switch” after the with tears. What a memory jolt of a past particular truce. moment, a throw-back in time and place. During the reunion many folks spent time in the hospital- Even though Dearborn was great, it was very costly. Like ity room. The conversations never stopped except for a our back own home back home expenses, everything is little sip, now and then. on the rise. We can remember times, long ago in a Far East country, Yes, we are going to have another reunion and many when a “little sip” wouldn’t do it. Those young men of more to come. For now we are looking at several option that distant time didn’t know if they would survive. Some as to locations, cost, and cost cutting expenses. As soon suppressed those thoughts with alcohol, others with as we complete our study and settle on a location that is prayer, and others just believed in luck. In extreme cases fair to all, you will be receiving information and registra- some succumbed to deep depression and committed sui- tion information in a separate mailing. cide. We need your input as to how we can cover costs and be There are many horrors that take place in a War! For financially solvent. It has been suggested that we go to a those of us who survived the Korean War we turned our dues system. Also a variety of raffles, and last but not backs on that time in our lives and did what we could to least, donations. Our membership numbers 270. Just live a good productive life. Attending just one reunion of think what our income could be if all contributed some- the OP Harry Survivors Association shows that we share thing, the horrors but also share the lives we lived after that War. We have frequently met many people who would Whatever it takes to keep us going is worth it for what we never have been born had we not survived. have done and are doing now is building a foundation of memories. Our future is our past history. The final get together was on Sunday morning for the farewell breakfast. We wished each other safe trips home Your president, and then scattered to our various destinations. John F. Ferrara. Page 3

NOTES FROM THE CHAPLAIN TAPS BY ED HANRAHAN We regret to inform you that we have lost one of the eleven We thank you FATHER, for attendees at our first reunion another successful reunion. in 1991. Daniel E. Braucher The accommodations were passed away May 12, 2009 in excellent, the food great and Willow Brook, IL. the camaraderie, as usual, overwhelming. Dan, as a 1st Lt., served with the 15 Infantry, G We had the whole day, Friday, during the OP Harry battles. off. It was a real treat. Some people went to Motown, May our fallen comrade rest (Detroit). Some went to the in everlasting peace. (Ed.) Henry Ford Museum and Greenfield Village which included an IMAX theater, Ford River Rouge Factory Tour, all in one location. THANKS TO DONORS If you had a walking problem, electric carts were avail- The list of names that follows are the members who able. I was zipping around the huge complex in one of helped us pay the bills for this reunion. Without them and the carts (Beep! Beep!) the other members who sent donations to our Secretary/ As I understand it, we may be going back next June If we Treasurer, over the last 19 years, we could not operate do please don’t miss this great area of our country. the Association. Thanks to all! WE HELD! And with your support we are still holding. (Ed.) Thanks Jerry for the great choice of Michigan. WELL DONE Jerry! Jerry Cunningham Ray Anderson How fortunate we are in having one another and to enjoy Martin Markley Lee Philips the bond that is so strong in OPHSA. I truly believe the Ed Hanrahan Charles Sperow good Lord is watching over us. I believe that HE allowed Sam Buck James Jarboe us to come home to pay tribute to the fallen. Jim Evans Donald Chase Dick Martinet Gordon Lowery I would appreciate any information pertaining our ill Joseph Kolgat Jr. Gerald Dewispelare members. Edwin Kurtz Leonard Lassor The memorial books and memorial plaque picture will be Pat Carbone David Crosby mailed out shortly. Jack Coffey David Mills Joseph Zipprich Claude Williams As ever, please remember in your prayers. our military Thomas Chilcott James Fields and their families, Don Patton Curtis Halvorson Paul Gregory Warren Sessler God Bless America! Philip Smith Charles Patton Jon Heich Stanley Zatorski Emory Walker Thomas Ceretto Ralph Guptil Harold Starr Leonard Godmaire Frank Harris. Maurice Guy Page 4

18TH REUNION ATTENDEES BUSINESS MEETING MINUTES Here, in alphabetical order, are the members and guests Here we go again in one of the finest hotels that Jerry who attended the reunion in Dearborne Michigan, June has arranged in the past years! 12th to June 15th, 2008. Pres. John called the meeting to order by beating on his • Ray and Frances Anderson cup with a spoon!? [still no gavel] and he did not intro- • Freeman Bradford duce the officers as he felt that you should know who • Sam and Enolia Buck they are by now. • Tom and Sallie Ceretto As the 2008 minutes were published in the Survivor, • Don Chase Lennie moved, and my chief auditor seconded it that • Jerry and Lillie Cunningham they be approved without reading. [This job is getting • Floyd and Iris Deiwert and two Granddaughters better all the time]. •Jim Evans • Egan Fehnel Reverend Ed stated that we lost three members last year. • John and Carolyn Ferrara He also said that Bob Baker lost his wife Sherrill. • Jim and Cora Fields Remembrances were sent to all families. •Paul Gregory • Ralph Long Now comes Jerry our revered • Fuzzy and Carol Guy reunion chairman. He never • Jim Hafer and Jim Jr. fails to come forth with the • Curtis and Marjorie Halvorson unexpected. Jerry said that he • Ed Hanrahan wants next year’s reunion to be • Jim and Lydia Jarboe at the same hotel in Dearborn, • Doug Jones and Ruth Taylor MI as this year. With the fol- • Fred Knepper and Joyce lowing year to be at Fort Stew- • Leonard and Priscilla Lassor art which is to be the last • John Lody reunion of the Association. • Gordon and Dorothy Lowery It was duly noted that Jerry has • Martin and Margaret Markley been a more than outstanding • Richard and Shirley Martinet chairman since the Associations inception. After much • Rhonda McAuliffe/Gloodt and Robert Gloodt discussion it was definitely decided that the reunions • David and Shirley Mills and daughter Deborah should continue and that Jerry certainly deserved a rest. • William Nowitzke, Kathleen Johnson, Michael & Dave Mills volunteered to look into future possibili- Kathy ties…Dick [also history man] thought of creating a 3rd • Warren Sessler with Donald Han Inf. Society Outpost…. Snowbird, Sam suggested that • Jack and Joan Singlaub the reunions be held in a more central part of the country • Walden and Cora Storie to increase our attendance…Warren [condo on the Yalu] • Joseph and Elizabeth Pampanin Sessler, felt that we should stick with the 3rd Div. Soci- • Tim and Monica Stoy ety…Ray Anderson will look into that. Brad, our mega • Claude and Billie Williams guru webmaster would want to perpetuate our web site… • Mike Williams • Stanley and Anna Marie Zatorsky New Business….Not much…..Jim Evans noted that we • John and Dawn Zatorsky should be aware of copyright laws in our publica- • Glenn and Linda Palmedo-Smith tions….Lennie stated that he is now a new man…..He • Harold Starr certainly is, although a bit older…. • Sgt. Douglas Topolski (Dearborn PD) Concern was felt for Richard Kilgen…Pres John will • Major General Anthony Cucolo contact…. • Captain Rick Turner Tis about all for now…See you all next year…. E. Douglas Jones OPHSA Secretary/Treasurer. Page 5

EDITOR’S RAMBLINGS Another guest was Joseph J Pampanin and his wife Elizabeth from Summit Hill, PA. We just received an email from Don Dingee with some information about his treatment for a nasty little souvenir Joe had lost his older brother Zino in the Battle to Defend that came home with him on a long ago trip from Korea. OP Harry. Zino was with the 15th Infantry Regiment, Company B. He was killed in action on OP Harry on “As most of you know the V.A. could not do anything June 11, 1953. more for my ankle. We were pleased having the Pampanins come that dis- I decided to go with a total ankle replacement on 7/09. tance to join us. We hope that they had a good exchange My 4th visit to the surgeon was today. After they read the of information with some of our Survivors. This is x-rays the conclusion is SUCCESS. After 4 more weeks another example of a family still feeling the terrible loss in a boot and p.t I will be able to walk without any boot of a young man who gave his life and future for freedom. or crutches. Still have many months ahead to apply ice And once again reminding us that, “Freedom is not daily to alleviate swelling and to elevate [the leg] but I Free”! am on the mend and looking forward to 2010. Hope to see you all in the future. oOo Don, Dad, Grandpa”. We had a phone conversation with Glenn Palmedo- Smith. We were looking for any info that he might have Fair warning, Don. We hope to see you in June 2010. on the progress of the documentary film. He was very busy at the time so the call was short. But he did tell us o0o that he had just returned from a trip to China. He was Your editor found being drafted an inconvenience at first, very up beat about the material he had filmed but could running up and down hills in training, Army photo- not tell us any more details. We expect to have more graphic school, a sickening boat ride to the other side of information from Glenn in the next issue. the World and an unimagined turning point in my life. It oOo was a dangerous, life-threatening adventure. We heard from President Ferrara that member Ray When taking photographs of OP Harry one day in June Anderson had a surprise surgery but is doing well, up 1953 I suddenly realized that those guys to the north were and about and feeling OK. Best wishes for a rapid and really trying to kill me. Me personally! I’m shooting pic- complete recovery, Ray. tures and they are shooting back with stuff that goes BOOM when it arrives. Very dangerous to ones health! Needless to say they missed! I can look back and describe that “moment of truth” a bit flippantly but it was an extremely serious event in my life that I will never forget. I focused (no pun intended) on photography for my entire time in the Army. By the time I was separated from active duty I immediately started to look for a job in photogra- HAVE YOU MOVED RECENTLY? phy and found one that only lasted for 36 years. Notify: oOo James F. Jarboe 903 Crestfield Drive One of the guests at this reunion was Sgt. Douglas Duarte, CA 91010-2131 Topolski of the Accident Investigation Bureau of the Dearborn Police Department. No, he was not on duty but If you have changed your E-mail address, notify the had become interested in the OP Harry Survivors Associ- same guy at: ation after having met Claude Williams who lives in Bat- tle Creek, MI. Doug is very interested in military history [email protected] and asked to attend our reunion. We enjoyed having him join us! oOo Page 6

ASSOCIATE MEMBER STARS IN The show ran until April 19 with excellent reviews in the local newspapers. NE OMAN HOW O W S Our thanks go out to Michelle for reminding her audi- Associate member ences of the sacrifices made by many men who brought Michelle Myers Berg home physical injuries and mental injuries, now recog- of St. Paul, MN has nized as PTSD. The effects on families are dramatically written a play in which portrayed in her play. (Ed.) she performs all the roles. She calls the play “Blue Collar Dia- ries”. Michelle is the daughter of the late PICTURES OF THE18TH OPHSA Paul Myers who served in the 555th REUNION 2009 Field Artillery of the 5th Regimental Com- HOSPITALITY ROOM AND RECEPTION BUFFET bat Team in Korea dur- ing the battles for OP Harry and the Battle of the Kumsong Salient. She left a note on our Website asking for some help in understanding her father’s jobs in Korea. Your editor contacted her via email and found that she knew little about her father’s time in Korea. Her father never spoke about his service. After his passing she realized that the 555 appearing on his custom automobile license plate had a deeper mean- ing to him. On seeing her birth certificate she found a mystic set of numbers. She was born, the fifth child, the 5th girl born, in the 5th month, at 5:55 AM! Our correspondence helped her to understand the func- The hospitality room was well stocked with good stuff tions of an artilleryman both as an FO and a member of a for all. battery in his unit. Growing up in St. Paul's blue-collar neighborhoods in the 1960s wasn't easy. As a kid Michelle Myers Berg had to deal with numerous siblings (the fifth child in a family of eight), wacky neighbors (Rosie the Riveter in the flesh), strict nuns (so many ways to incur God's wrath!), and the mysterious silence from her Korean War veteran father. In this brilliant one-woman show, Michelle embodies 20 different characters as she recreates the people and places of her childhood in a funny, poignant and candid tribute to the simple things that make us who we are. Everything from the politics of deciding who gets to sit next to the Margaret Markley, Shirley and Richard Martinet settle in window in the car, to the unspoken tension of race rela- the hospitality room while waiting for the Thursday tions; from the threat of messing up during First Com- Evening reception to begin. munion, to the thrill of getting free doughnuts from the local baker. Blue Collar Diaries opened March 27, 2009 with a pre- view performance at the History Theater in St Paul, MN. Page 7

Guests Joe and Elizabeth Pampanin chat with Curtis Shirley and Richard Martinet Halvorson while waiting in line for the buffet.

Enolia Buck and Jim Jarboe catching up on a years The Zatorski family is ready for the call. Anna Marie, son adventures. John and wife Dawn with Stan ready to jump.

Warren Sessler with guest Miss Xiadong Wei. Xiadong lives in the Detroit area and also happens to be Warren’s sister-in-law. Priscilla and Leonard Lassor Page 8

Fuzzy and Carol Guy President John Ferrara officially opens the reunion.

Harold Starr, Paul Gregory and guest Ralph Long

President Ferrara introduces past Presidents of the Association

Let’s Eat!

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Mike Williams leads the singing of the National Anthem Page 9

The winner was Shirley Mills shown her with her handful of lettuce.

Miss Xiadong Wei plays the Erhu, a remarkable instrument from China played to perfection by a lovely lady from China.

Warren Sessler presents a Chinese inscribed army towel to David Mills.Many Chinese Soldiers were issued these towels during the Korean War.

Guests who are attending their first OPHSA Reunion were gathered together for a picture. Donald Han, Dawn Zatorski, Linda Palmedo-Smith, Joe Pampanin, Elizabeth Pampanin, and Debora Mills.

John Lody and Stan Zarorski remember OP Harry very well. Being a survivor means they smile a lot.

Doug Jones is preparing the prize for the 50/50 raffle Page 10

Donald Han and Warren Sessler. Former enemies arm in These guys took a cab from the hotel to the Ford arm. Museum. Our driver took the picture of John Ferrara. Sam Buck, Ray Anderson and Jim Jarboe. Mr. Han was a soldier in the North Korean Army. He was captured after the Inchon invasion and spent most of the time after in a South Korean prison camp. He and thousands of prisoner’s fate hung in the balance as one of the most contentious issues of the truce talks, the return of POWs, stalled the signing of the truce, most of the other issues having been settled. In one of the surprises in the last weeks of the shooting war, South Korea’s President, Singman Rhee secretly planned and executed an operation that released all Korean prisoners who did not want to return to North Korea. They were absorbed by the South Korean people so quickly that they virtually disappeared. Very few were Engineer Sam at the controls of the largest steam recaptured. locomotive ever built in Michigan. His hat must have blown off. In a few years, Mr. Han was able to make his way to the and now lives in Henderson, Nevada. FREE DAY PICTURES

No reunion functions were scheduled for Friday. Mem- bers were encouraged to tour the area on their own. A group of the ladies drove Northwest of Dearborn in search of Quilting Stores. They found them in a place called Inkster. Many folks just took a rest enjoyed chats with friends in the hospitality suite or shopped in the large mall across from the hotel. Our guys joined an observer of a between the wars projected air show. Ray Anderson, Harvey Plastercast, If you want a copy of our current membership list, Sam Buck and John Ferrara. mail a stamped, self-addressed # 10 envelope to: James F. Jarboe 903 Crestfield Dr Duarte, CA 91010-2131 Page 11

From this- - - (early model ‘T’) Curtis Halvorson has made a panorama extending from OP Howe to Papa San Mountain from a series of photos he made from the 65th position to the East of OP Harry. The print is six inches high and 6 ft. long. It would not fit on a hospitality room table so he rolled it out on the bathroom table in front of a big mirror. Here we see Martin Markley, Jerry Cunningham and Curt using soda cans to hold the picture flat while they examine it in detail. SATURDAY MEMORIAL SERVICE

To this- - - FDR’s Limo

Chaplain Ed Hanrahan opens our traditional candle lighting Memorial Service with a prayer for our fallen comrades.

To this- - - The emergence of tail fins and everything before and after. It would take days to see everything displayed at this museum.

Tips from the Webmaster

If you would like to receive an email notification each time there is an entry in the OPHSA web site’s Guest- book, email a request to: Jerry Cunningham (rt) introduced Don Chase who read [email protected] one of his appropriate poems for the occasion. Page 12

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Members of the 15th Infantry gather to witness one of their group light a candle in memory of their fallen comrades.

When units have no survivors in attendance a substitute lights a candle in their memory. Here Monica Stoy, a retired US Army Captain, lights a candle in memory of the members of the Greek who fell at OP Harry.

Jim Evans salutes the memory of fallen members of the 5th RCT, with Floyd Deiwert standing by.

Leonard Lassor, accompanied by Gordon Lowery and Ed Hanrahan (hidden), lights the flame of remembrance for those medics who were lost in the defense of OP Harry Curtis Halvorson Lights a candle for the young men from the 65th Infantry Regiment who fell in the defense of OP Page 13

Sam Buck adds to candles in memory of those men of the 39th Field Artillery who died defending OP Harry. Rhonda Gloodt, David Mills, and Joe Pampanin for those who were POWs or MIA in the battles for OP Harry.

Note: In the panorama picture below, all the candles are lit and the memorial plaques stand behind them on the table. The plaques have the names and dates for each member who has passed away since the inception of the Paul Gregory adds a candle for those lost in defense of Association. OP Harry from the 555th Field Artillery, part of the 5th RCT.

At the end of the service, all attending members gathered in this panorama. Monica Stoy is also shown Page 14

Leonard Lassor adds a suggestion. At the business meeting Jerry Cunningham proposed that the Association disband after two more reunions. Jerry was the spark that started our fire and other members don’t want to put it out just yet. Stay tuned.

Jim Evans comments.

John Ferrara suggested that we explore alternatives.

Jim Hafer makes some suggestions. Page 15

MOVIE “A T ALL COSTS” PREVIEW

MG John Singlaub and Joan Singlaub enjoy Glenn’s witty remarks

Producer Glenn Palmedo-Smith adjusts the projector in preparation to showing some short sequences from the documentary film “At All Costs”

Jerry Cunningham relates a humorous story about an experience in Korea

Len Lassor, Billie and Claude Williams listen to Glenn’s remarks before he showed the film clips.

Warren Sessler with our guest from the Dearborn police dept, Sgt. Doug Topolski. Page 16

RECEPTION AND BANQUET

General Cucolo enjoys meeting Deborah Mills during the cocktail hour.

Major General Tony Cucolo, Commander of the 3rd Infantry Division and his aide Captain Rick Turner arrive Lydia Jarboe, Captain Rick Turner and Jim Jarboe. We at the hotel from Ft. Stewart in their work clothes. had the feeling that today’s soldiers stand quite a bit taller than they did in Jim’s time in the Army. Lydia and Jim were definitely not sitting down when the picture was taken.

Captain Turner and General Cucolo performed a quick change and appeared at the social hour before the banquet. John Ferrara greets Major General Cucolo during cocktail hour, with Margaret Markley in the background. Page 17

MG (ret) John Singlaub and Jim Evans chatting during Dorothy and Gordon Lowery meet the General the cocktail hour.

Margaret and Martin Markley are greeted by the General. OPHSA VP David Mills meets General Cucolo as we entered the banquet room.

Deborah Mills shakes hands with the General as President Ferrara drops in a little chit chat. The blonde Enolia and Sam Buck meet General Cucolo lady with John is Carolyn Ferrara. Page 18

Jerry Cunningham’s charming wife Lillie meets the LTC Tim Stoy reads the St. Maurice Infantry Medal General Commendation for presentation to our VP David Mills. David stands between LTC Stoy and General Cucolo.

Major General Cucolo gives a talk describing changes in today’s Army and the modified structure of the 3rd Division today.

MG Cucolo presents a piece of the Korean War Memorial Marble to Leonard Lassor who was one of the In behalf of he National Infantry Association, MG Cucolo early members of the Association at the first reunion. To presents the medal to David Mills. the right are Don Chase and Jim Evans who received similar awards. The awards were created by Curtis Halvorson who used some discarded pieces from the Memorial in Washington DC. Page 19

MG Cucolo, MG (ret) Singlaub, David, Shirley and Dave Mills and Doug Jones still have plenty to talk about Deborah Mills. while Ruth Taylor takes care of business. After the presentation ceremony David was presented Sunday farewell breakfast had many folks gone on early with the framed citation and a detailed description of the flights home. Some of those who were not pressed for significance of the St. Maurice time enjoyed a breakfast at the top of the hotel overlook- ing the Dearborn area.

EDITOR’S ERROR

The #50 issue of the ‘Survivor’ contained an article stating that a new documentary film about OP Harry was in production. Your editor found himself in a more sensitive situation than he was aware of at the time and reported some conversations, negotiating financ- ing, of the film that the producers of the film found objectionable, especially that it was available on the Internet from our web site and OPHSA Reunion Planning Chairman Jerry Cunningham not just to the membership of OPHSA. presented General Cucolo with an etched color picture Upon receiving their email, per their request, we immediately of OP Harry being hit by a Chinese artillery shell, taken removed the #50 ‘Survivor’ from our web site. by Jim Jarboe on June 15th 1953 We are printing this as an apology to them and a retraction of the article that reported private conversations without confirmation from both sides. We wish all the best to the producers who were involved and suc- cess in their present and future projects. James F. Jarboe Editor

As the banquet ended we managed to get a hard working photographer, Freeman Bradford, and former OPHSA president Waldon Storie together for a photo. They both look fresh. OP HARRY SURVIVORS ASSOCIATION James F. Jarboe, Editor 903 Crestfield Drive Duarte, CA 91010-2131

The Hyatt Regency, Dearborn Michigan hotel has been selected, again, to host our 19th Annual Reunion in 2010. The Enemy Wanted This Hill------

Hyatt Regency Dearborn With Courage, Tenacity and Faith..... 600 Town Center Drive WE HELD! Dearborn, MI 48126-2793 www.dearborn.hyatt.com

More information will follow in later issues of the Survivor, as it becomes available.