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UAV Tribune PO BOX 172 Holmdel, NJ 07733-0172 email: [email protected] • www.uavets.org Dear Fellow Veterans, National Colors of the United States of America and those of Ukraine. I am asking that every Post and Member-at-Large As summer comes to an end, represent the UAV in Class A uniform at this significant event. I ask you to focus on several Our planning sessions for both the 68th UAV Convention major upcoming events in the and the UAV National Monument Dedication have been nu- Ukrainian American community: merous and professional. All those involved in these endeavors 1 – The National Executive are especially proud of the work that has been accomplished Board of the UAV will be hosting on the Monument. The final result of 10 years hard work, the 68th Annual National dedication, and visionary commitment on the part of the UAV Convention at the Holiday Inn National Monument Committee and the UAV National Execu- Ihor W. Hron UAV NC Somerset, Somerset, New Jersey. tive Board is outstanding. I am extremely grateful that we all This will begin with a pre-con- are part of a culture that does not forget the many sacrifices vention UAV NEB meeting on that have been made by those who preceded us. Thursday evening, October 1, In closing, I want to recognize and thank all members of 2015; the convention itself will officially open on Friday the New Jersey Subcommittee for their assistance and support morning October 2, 2015, and will conclude with a Gala Ban- of the convention and dedication planning. This subcommittee, quet on October 3, 2015. All UAV members, including UAV headed by newly elected UAV N. J. Department of State Com- Members-at-Large, should have received their information mander Michael Hrycak, includes UAV N.J. Dept. of State packets in mid-June 2015. Vice Commander Andrew Hadzewycz, New Jersey UAV Post 2 – On Saturday, October 3, 2015, at approximately Commanders Michael Fedirko, Post 6, James Fedorko of Post 4:00 p.m., we will be unveiling, dedicating, and blessing our 17, Gregory Posewa, Post 25; and members Zenon Halkowycz long-awaited UAV National Monument. The ceremony will of Post 17, and PNC Anna Krawczuk, Bernard Krawczuk and take place at the monument site on the grounds of St. Andrew Jurij Jacus of Post 30, all of whom have provided invaluable Cemetery in South Bound Brook, New Jersey. The Ukrainian support to the UAV National Executive Board. American Veterans, Inc., is the 6th oldest veterans organiza- tion in the United States and dates back to 1948. The Monu- ment will honor all Ukrainian American men and women who God Bless America! God Protect Ukraine! served in the US Armed Forces, UAV members and non- members alike, but it is important for us to take pride in the Ihor W. Hron UAV’s achievements. This event will have national exposure National Commander in the media and will raise awareness about the contribution of Ukrainian Americans to our nation and freedom. On behalf of the UAV National Executive Board, I ask fellow veterans, friends, and family members to support us in making this special occasion memorable. It is my fervent hope that all UAV Posts will make a commitment to stand with us and proudly present their Post Colors. Invite your friends and family to share in this historic event! 3 - The third event that will draw local and national media attention is the dedication of the Holodomor Memorial in Washington, D.C., which will take place on Saturday and Sun- day, November 7-8, 2015. The Ukrainian American Veterans have been invited by the Holodomor Committee to present the UAV Tribune September 2015 1 Copyright 2015 by Ukrainian American Veterans, Inc. St Thomas Sunday, April 19, 2015 At the site of the UAV National Monument At newly erected UAV National Monument on May 29, 2015 Metropolitan Antony of UOC of USA officiating 2 UAV Tribune September 2015 NEWS FROM UAV HEADQUARTERS By UAV Tribune Coeditors Bernard W. Krawczuk, UAV NPR and Publication Officer and Anna Osinska Krawczuk, PNC Since the 67th UAV National Convention, the UAV October 3, 2015, will become a significant date in the National Executive Board has been working very hard to pre- history of the Ukrainian American Veterans, Inc., as it will pare for the 68th UAV National Convention and for the dedi- mark the dedication of the UAV National Monument erected to cation of the UAV National Monument in South Bound Brook, honor and remember all Ukrainian American men and women New Jersey. Responsibility for coordinating and promoting who have honorably served in the U. S. Armed Forces, UAV this unique and historic event was assumed by the UAV NEB members and non-members alike. The monument will serve Officers headed by UAV National Commander Ihor W. Hron, as an enduring tribute to those who made the ultimate sacrifice who has been ably assisted by the UAV National Monument while fighting for freedom not only in the United States of Committee members, co-chairs PNC Mathew Koziak and America but also throughout the world. Bishop Daniel, and New Jersey Posts 6, 17, 25, and 30, under We must never forget that Ukrainian Americans answered the leadership of recently elected Commander of the UAV the call to serve in a succession of wars and conflicts of the New Jersey Department of State, Michael P. Hrycak. 20th and 21st centuries. These wars included World War I, April 19, 2015, St. Thomas Sunday. UAV members par- World War II, and the Korean, Vietnam, and Persian Gulf con- ticipated in a procession and related ceremonies at St. Andrew flicts of the 20th century. It will also serve as a tribute to those Memorial Church and Cemetery in South Bound Brook, New serving in the continuing Global War on Terrorism (GWOT) of Jersey. After the services, the UAV Color Guard paid tribute the 21st century. The UAV National Monument will stand as to Ukrainian freedom fighters at the UPA monument, and then a beacon of inspiration, highlighting the heroism of Ukrainian proceeded to the site of the future UAV National Monument. Americans who served, who are currently serving, and who UAV NATIONAL MONUMENT STANDS GUARD will serve in the United States Armed Forces in the future. April 28, 2015, St. Andrew Cemetery in South Bound FROM THE DESK OF UAV PR AND Brook, New Jersey. PNC Mathew Koziak, UAV Post 42 Com- PUBLICATIONS OFFICER BERNARD W. KRAWCZUK mander Oleh Balaziuk, PNC Anna Krawczuk, and UAV N PR CHANGE OF ADDRESS. Please advise us immediately Officer Bernard Krawczuk watched as the slow and laborious of change of address. Notification of change of address should effort of erecting the UAV National Monument was finally be sent via email at: [email protected] or via regular crowned with success. In the presence of Metropolitan Antony mail to: of the UOC of USA, they all stood at attention and gazed UAV Tribune in awe at the new UAV National Monument. Designed by PO Box 172 Ukrainian Canadian architect John Jaciw, and constructed by Holmdel, NJ 07733-0172 Wertheimer-Liberty Monuments, it is indeed a sight to behold! UAV NEW JERSEY THANK YOU. Your articles and photographs enrich the DEPARTMENT OF STATE REACTIVATED UAV Tribune, and we extend our sincere gratitude for April 30, 2015. We extend heartfelt congratulations to all submissions. UAV N. J. Dept. of State Commander Michael P. Hrycak and GUIDELINES FOR SENDING Vice Commander Andrew Hadzewycz, both members of UAV PHOTOGRAPHS FOR PUBLICATION: Post 17, who have assumed leadership positions that remained 1. Please do not embed photographs in your Word document. vacant since the passing of UAV Post 25 PC and UAV N. J. Captions should be included in the Word doc, either num- Dept. of State Commander John Tymash in 2012. The cur- bered sequentially at the end or inserted in the body of the rent UAV NJ Dept. of State Executive Board includes Post text where appropriate. Commanders of New Jersey Posts: Michael Fedirko of Post 2. Photograph should be sent by separate email, to ensure 6, James Fedorko of Post 17, Gregory Posewa of Post 25, and quality of photographs in print. John Dzera, PVC of Post 30. 3. Only original photos (not photocopies) should be sent by May 29, 2015. In addition to participating in numer- regular mail. They will be returned by request. ous teleconferences during the course of the year, the UAV National Executive Board held a face-to-face meeting at the UAV PRESS FUND. Contributions are greatly Consistory of the UOC of USA in South Bound Brook, New appreciated. Please make checks payable to: Jersey. Following this meeting, the UAV National Monument Committee also met with Metropolitan of UOC of USA, His UAV Press Fund Eminence Antony. The meeting provided an opportunity not c/o Jerry Kindrachuk, UAV NFO only to finalize plans for upcoming events but also to visit 3535 Fox Run Drive Allentown, PA 18103 the UAV National Monument. Metropolitan Antony led us in or visit www.uavets.org and donate online Memorial Day prayer for all Ukrainian American veterans. UAV Tribune September 2015 3 Continued from page 3 FROM ANNA OSINSKA KRAWCZUK, UAV PNC, UAV WELL REPRESENTED AT UAV REGISTRTRATON PROJECT COORDINATOR SOYUZIVKA’S 9TH ANNUAL FESTIVAL The UAV Registration Project was launched in 1998 and Organized by the Ukrainian National Foundation, under is an ongoing endeavor that involves UAV members and non- the patronage of the Embassy of Ukraine, the 9th Annual members alike. We remind our readers that it is mandatory for Festival was held on July 10-12, 2015, at the UNA’s resort in all UAV members to be properly registered and that required Kerhonkson, New York.