Offspring Issue 1, 2011 OFFSPRINGOFFSPRING

The National Newsletter of the SONS and DAUGHTERS of PEARL HARBOR SURVIVORS, INC.

“Pearl Harbor ~ December 7, 1941 ~ Lest We Forget” Winter Edition FROM THE NATIONAL PRESIDENT . . . . .

I am humbled by your confidence shown to me in our recent election and honored to represent this great organization. Support was shown in many ways which I appreciate and wish to thank all the members for this. Ohio Lake Erie Chapter 2 Members and Carol Gladys, National Secretary, presented me with an engraved business card holder and a certificate showing a donation in my father's name to the Pearl Harbor Memorial Museum in Hawaii. Kathleen Farley, CA State Chair presented me with the original SDPHS CHARTER! A very special "Thank you to the anonymous Pearl Harbor survivor" who had this in safe keeping and entrusted Kathleen to present it at our meeting! I will have it preserved and Kathleen Farley presents National President, framed for display at our next convention in 2012. We will always be grateful to the PHSA for their Lou Large, with the original SDPHS Charter ongoing support.They have continuously provided convention rooms for our Small Stores and meetings during the business meeting. at no cost to us and have included us in the planning of convention activities. I was honored to address the PHSA members prior to their business meeting in Hawaii. I reassured them of our support and future plans to carry on their legacy. I asked that all of them encourage their children to become members of the SDPHS and if there were any problems in accomplishing this, they contact me personally! Welcome to our new Prescott, Arizona Chapter and new National Officers and State Chairs. It takes a lot of work to keep building and strengthening our organization. Plans for many new projects are in the works and will be made known as they are finalized. We do not want to lose what so many SDPHS National President Lou Large addresses past officers and members have worked so hard to accomplish the Pearl Harbor Survivors in Hawaii. but to refine it and offer more to our members, cut our costs and expand our membership to keep the memories alive of Joanne Adams represents SDPHS our Pearl Harbor survivors. We need to cement their memories into our nation's memory so there is more speaking before a crowd during a than just a paragraph in our school's history books and no one forgets our Pearl Harbor survivors and what Memorial Service at Ewa Field. they endured to keep our country's Freedom alive! A NEW CHAPTER IS FORMED ARIZONA Bill Williamson, State Chair Pearl Harbor Survivor Association members took part in the ceremonies Prescott, Arizona officers as did the SDPHS members. They made a DVD of the ceremonies and are installed by Lee had refreshments. We thank Lee Sandefer and Mary Ellen Smith for Sandefer, then National taking time out of their busy schedule to honor the Pearl Harbor Survi- Treasurer & Mary Ellen vors and SDPHS, Prescott, Arizona Chapter 1 members by presenting Smith, Past National Secre- their Charter and swearing in the officers. Lee Sandefer told about a tary during a very presti- small boy who lived through the bombing of Pearl Harbor and what is gious ceremony set up by the was like at a young age to experience the terrible tragedy of that “Day of SDPHS Arizona members. Infamy”. He was that small boy and is a Child Survivor.

Election Results and Update: Ballots returned: 252 Resolutions for changes to the SDPHS Constitution and By-laws Approved Rejected Abstained NATIONAL OFFICERS #1: 233 8 11 National President Louella Large #2: 235 8 9 #3: 227 16 9 National Vice President Ian MacDonald #4: 237 3 12 National Secretary Carol Gladys #5: 231 10 11 National Treasurer Al Pomeroy, Jr. (resigned 2/6/11) #6: 225 6 21 #7: 221 14 17 Update: #8: 177 65 10 Newly Appointed Treasurer (with Board approval) #9: 182 61 9 Linda Nemeth 2/8/11 #10: 224 18 10 Offspring Issue 1, 2011

SDPHS NATIONAL CALENDAR OF EVENTS OFFICERS SDPHS National Convention – The next PHSA/SDPHS National Convention will be held in 2012. (Details to follow in next issue). NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS National President, Louella Large California PHSA/SDPHS State Convention - The PHSA/SDPHS California State P. O. Box 30094 Convention will be held in San Diego during May 19 - 22, 2011. The convention East Canton, OH 44730-0094 (330) 488-0290 or 330-309-2813 cell will be held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel located in Hotel Circle. For additional [email protected] information contact: Joedy Adams at [email protected].

National Vice President, Ian MacDonald South Carolina - Chapter Organizational Meeting - Tues. April 26 at 3:00 pm. 310 Fieldcrest Drive Contact Robin Hardee for details at 843-509-0698 or e-mail: [email protected] Nashville, TN 37211 615-915-2285 143rd National Memorial Day Ceremony, Arlington Memorial Amphitheater and [email protected] Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Arlington Cemetery will be held on May 30, 2011 in National Secretary, Carol Gladys Washington, D.C. 36675 Giles Road Grafton, Ohio 44044-9124 IN THE MILITARY 850-867-0645 cell [email protected] Pvt. First Class Dustin M. Kartler, grandson of Pearl Harbor survivor, John Kartler and SDPHS Associate member, Audry Kartler, is in the U.S. Army stationed at National Treasurer, Linda Nemeth Fort Lewis, Washington. He is 20 years old. P. O. Box 3280 Munster, IN 46321 LET US KNOW IF YOU HAVE A LOVED ONE SERVING IN THE 219-865-2072 MILITARY SO WE MAY HONOR HIM OR HER IN OUR “OFFSPRING”. [email protected] SPEAKERS CORNER National Trustees Jon Sinatra: [email protected] Bill Williamson and Phil Riddle shared memories of December 7, 1941 as Child Raleigh, North Carolina Survivors of the bombing of Pearl harbor with 8th grade students of Prescott Mile Eileen Farley: [email protected] Concord, California High Middle School. Both are members of Prescott, Arizona Chapter 1. Their Rayma Daves: [email protected] stories kicked off the class’s study of WWII. Deer Park, Washington Let us know if you have spoken to an organization or school students. Speaking Parliamentarian, DeWitt Davenport 5013 Oakmont Circle about Child Survivor memories or the memories of our Pearl Harbor survivors Harlingen, TX 78552 spreads the word about the SDPHS organization. Many people across the U. S. have 956-793-0123 never heard of the SDPHS and many have no idea what our survivors endured. [email protected] HAVE YOU PAID YOUR 2011 DUES ??????? Registrar, Joanne Adams 4065 Paducah Drive This could be your last issue of the Offspring if you have not paid your 2011 dues yet. San Diego, CA 92117-5321 Cut the form out that is on page 11, fill it out and mail with your check to the National 858-273-1036 Treasurer right away. Don’t miss out on the exciting news coming in the next issue! [email protected] MEMORIAL FUND DONATIONS Child Survivor Coordinator, Mary Ellen Smith 5903 Arbor Road Our current project is to place a plaque in Washington, D.C. at the Lakewood, CA 90713 United States Navy Memorial, the site of the original Lone Sailor 562-421-3834 statue. The cost of the plaque is $3000. Your donation may be sent to [email protected] the National Treasurer. The check should be made to SDPHS, Inc. and clearly marked that it is for the Memorial Fund. Website Coordinator, Barbara Ford Example 1353 Kim Place Total donated to date: Minden, NV 89423 A BIG THANK YOU TO DONOR $2,524.34 970-759-3259 SDPHS Website BRENDA LANGLINAIS ~ YOUNGSVILLE, LA [email protected] www.SDPHS.org

Offspring Editor, (temporary) EDITOR NEEDED FOR OFFSPRING! 7514 Lincoln Street. SE We are in need of an Offspring Editor. If you submitted a resume or contacted us in the past, please notify the East Canton, Ohio 44730 President again if you are still interested in this position and willing to hold this position at least until December 6, 330-488-0290 2012, longer if possible. An editor will be appointed by the President (with the approval of the Executive Board). [email protected] Please send your resume by e-mail to: [email protected]. Experience in Pagemaker, Quark or Publisher would be helpful. This is an important position as the Offspring is our way of communication with the entire Storekeeper - Jack Saxton membership. It goes not only to the SDPHS members but also to the Officers of the PHSA. Any questions can be (see Small Store Order Form for contact e-mailed to Lou Large, National President. information inside each issue of Offspring) 2 Offspring Issue 1, 2011

FROM THE NATIONAL VICE PRESIDENT . . . . .

This week, I read a news article entitled: Great War fades into history as last veteran is dead at 110. Frank Buckles, the last U.S. Military Veteran of WWI passed away. As I read the article several times, a number of excerpts resonated in my mind: “No one left to answer what it was like in the trenches?” “There’s no one left to ask. “The Great War has almost passed from living memory.” “The Veterans have slipped away, one by one, their obituaries marking the end of the line in country after country.” This sad passing, coupled with those resonating questions, reinforces my commitment to our great charge as Sons and Daughters of Pearl Harbor Survivors. “Lest We Forget” must remain our guiding banner, lifted high, as we work together to ensure that the legacy of the Pearl Harbor survivors is never forgotten, and is never allowed “to pass from living memory.” My hope and prayer is that the SDPHS will forever raise that banner, and expand far beyond sons and daughters to all relatives of future generations. The sacrifices of the Pearl Harbor survivors should never be allowed to “fade into history or pass from living memory.” We have a duty to the PHSA members to carry “their story of sacrifice” forward in perpetuity. One of my goals as VP is to search out family members and work to increase our membership beyond just sons and daughters and to charge future generations with the responsibility of keeping the Pearl Harbor survivor story “alive” after we, the sons and daughters, are gone. The greatest gift of service we can give the survivors is to ensure that future generations are here to tell their story. I wish to express my deep gratitude and humility to our entire SDPHS membership, voiced by your confidence in electing me National Vice President. I pledge to serve with respect, integrity and to the best of my ability. I look forward to working with Lou Large, the Executive Board and the entire membership in the performance of my duties. Thanks again for your vote of confidence. I’m most excited about meeting as many of the members as possible in the future. Let’s keep Pearl Harbor memories and the survivors alive – “Pearl Harbor – December 7, 1941 – Lest We Forget”! Mahalo, Ian MacDonald

FROM THE NATIONAL SECRETARY . . . . .

It doesn’t seem possible that three months have passed since I was in Hawaii attending the Convention. What a terrific experience to meet many Pearl Harbor Survivors, their spouses, and also our fellow SDPHS members. I wish to thank everyone who voted for me as your National Secretary. I will try to be worthy of the confidence you showed in me by performing the duties of the office in a timely manner. To date, I have mailed out 91 new member applications and that does not include the ones I handed out at the convention. I sincerely hope that most, if not all, will follow thru with the paper work and become members. If you have family members who are eligible, please encourage them to join. It is thru our membership that we will keep alive the memory of December 7, 1941. Mahalo, Carol Gladys

FROM THE NATIONAL TREASURER . . . . .

Stepping in for Al Pomeroy as your National Treasurer, I am certainly the new kid on the block, having only belonged to SDPHS since 2005. Nevertheless, like many of you, I grew up around PHSA picnics, State convention preparations, and family friends from around the country. As we face the challenge of assisting our aging parents and the PHSA, I stand ready to serve you and honor our ancestors, hoping to follow in the steady footsteps of current and past SDPHS leadership with enthusiasm and dedication. Mahalo, Linda Nemeth

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SDPHS MEMBERSHIP REPORT - As of March 12, 2011 - Prepared by Carol Gladys

Lineal Members: 3965 Associate Members: 131 Minors: 19 Honorary: 3 Total Membership: 4118

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS! Sharon Steelhammer – Concord, CA Gary Baker – Clifton, VA Kathryn Madden – Prescott, AZ Diane Akins – Los Angeles, CA James Kimmerly, Jr. – Athens, AL Brad G. Wyatt – Sarasota, FL Elizabeth Rego – Portsmouth, RI Robin Franck – Coronado, CA Nancy Penn – Covington, GA Patrick Collins – Johnson City, TN Jacqueline Wages – Cloverdale, CA Christy Clower – Rancho Cordiva, CA Bonnie Church – San Leandro, CA Anthony Nedinsky – Frackville, PA Joseph Case – Norwalk, OH Tonya Walker – West Jordan, UT Lisa Lesshafft – Mt. Eden, KY Steven Penn – Porterdale, GA Sharon Mulrey – Albuquerque, NM Milburn Ray Hudnell, Jr. – Wilson, NC Tammie Cassady – La Mirada, CA Steven Terrell – Batavia, IL Cheryl Resler – Auburn, CA Dan Newsom – Flagstaff, AZ Russell Grogan – Worcester – MA Debra Ann Relei – Sonora, CA Amanda Penn – Decatur, GA Karen Petersen – Wahoo, NE Donald Pavlic – North Royalton, OH Margaret Jones – Batavia, IL Gail Kellington – Virginia Beach, VA Gray Henry – Dallas, TX

SDPHS FINANCIAL REPORT ~ 7/1/10 - 12/31/10 OTHER INFORMATION & TID BITS..... Prepared by Linda Nemeth

BEGINNING BALANCE, 7/1/10………….…$11,319.16 INCOME SDPHS, Inc. Cookbook Annual Dues $5,030.00 We are gathering recipes to create an SDPHS Cookbook which will New Member Fees 815.00 be added to the Small Stores when completed. New Chapter Fees 25.00 Small Stores 773.91 NEEDED: Your favorite recipe with complete “How to” instruc- Petty Cash Return, Small Stores 29.47 tions. List your full name, Chapter, your Pearl Harbor survivor and Audit Adjustment 65.04 their Duty Station on December 7, 1941. You may also include a TOTAL INCOME $6,738.42 short paragraph of your PH survivor’s memories of that day and his/her picture. EXPENSES National President 126.45 These will make wonderful gifts and will be in honor of those who Handbook 115.51 survived or perished during the attack on Pearl Harbor. National Secretary 748.41 National Treasurer 386.95 Deadline for info is September 1, 2011. This will be a “keeper” in National Registrar 57.10 every household and can be used as a fund raiser for local chapters. Executive Travel • National President 235.90 Mail or e-mail: Carol Gladys, National Secretary (Contact info listed • National Secretary 307.70 on page 2). We are very excited about this project. District Directors Travel • District 4 236.00 • District 6 307.70 • District 8 307.70 A Reminder… Memorial Wreaths Executive Board Directive posted in 2010 Fall issue of the • Arizona Memorial 375.00 Offspring: • Fredericksburg, TX 75.78 Offspring 1,617.37 Section III. National Dues Small Stores Inventory/Expenses 2,192.22 C. 1. Membership Fee for Minors $10.00 New Chapter Start-up 50.00 Annual Dues for Minors $ 5.00 Stamps & Postage 234.80 P.O. Box Rent 178.00 (Minor Membership Fees and Dues will change Oct. 1, 2011 Bank Charges 182.00 for membership year starting December 7, 2011.) Miscellaneous • Convention 329.43 TOTAL EXPENSE $8,064.02 ENDING BALANCE - 12/31/10…...……… $9,993.56 Recommended Reading Radioman by Carol Edgemon Hipperson MEMORIAL FUND REPORT BEGINNING BALANCE, 7/1/10…………….$1,579.34 An eyewitness account of Pearl Harbor and World War II Income in the Pacific. Very well written and contains time lines Donations 945.00 and historical notes which coincide with the biography of Expenses 0 Pearl Harbor survivor, Ray Daves. This is very interesting ENDING BALANCE, 12/31/10……………....$2,524.34 reading, folks, I had a hard time putting it down! Carmen Harding TOTAL SDPHS FUNDS……………………$12,517.90 Read about Ray Daves on P. 8 under the Washington State report. 4 Offspring Issue 1, 2011

DISTRICT DIRECTORS DISTRICT 1: Alaska, California, Hawaii, Nevada DISTRICT 5: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Minnesota, Barbara Ford, 1353 Kim Place, Minden NV 89423 North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin Phone: 775-267-2688 Email: [email protected] Kyle P. Wehr, 8192 W. 700 N, Fairland IN 46126-9507 Phone: 317-835-7824 Email: [email protected] DISTRICT 2: Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, Wyoming DISTRICT 6: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, Pat Smith, 534 North 15th E, Riverton, WY 82501-3816 North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee Phone: 307-856-2749 Email: [email protected] Deidre Kelley, 85034 Rose Marie Rd., Yulee, FL 32097 Phone: 904-225-0013 Email: [email protected] DISTRICT 3: Arizona, Colorado, Kansas, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Utah DISTRICT 7: Delaware, Maryland, Michigan, New Jersey, Ohio, Linda Jo Johnson, HC66, Box 205, Mountainair, NM 87036-9600 Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia, District of Columbia Phone: 505-847-0263 Email: [email protected] Carmen Harding, 26 High Street, Brookeville, MD 20833 Phone: 301-774-5577 Email: [email protected] DISTRICT 4: Arkansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Texas DISTRICT 8: Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Lois Heineken, PO Box 291, Odessa, MO 64076-0291 New York, Rhode Island, Vermont Phone: 816-517-5991 Email: [email protected] Kathryn Schwarz, 113 Marshia Avenue, North Syracuse, NY 13212 Phone: 315-458-9206 Email: [email protected] STATE CHAIRS ARIZONA: William Williamson, Jr. 374 Summit Point Dr. Prescott, AZ 86303 NEVADA: Barbara Ford (also District 1 Director) PH: 928-708-0843 Email: [email protected] 1353 Kim Place, Minden, NV 89423 PH: 775-267-2688 Email: [email protected] CALIFORNIA: Kathleen T. Farley 1350 Del Rio Ct. #2, Concord, CA 94518-3893 NORTH CAROLINA: Ashley Baker PH: 925-827-2849 Email: [email protected] 214 N. Poplar Street, Aberdeen, NC 28315-2812 PH: 910-944-330 Email: [email protected] COLORADO: Diana Maglischo 9703 Independence Dr, Westminster, CO 80021-6846 OHIO: Mary McPhearson PH: 303-423-9996 E-mail: [email protected] 602 ST. RT. 113 West, Milam, OH 44846 PH: 419-499-2307 Email: [email protected] FLORIDA: Mary E. Purifoy 7846 Hasting Street, Jacksonville, FL 32220 OKLAHOMA: Bruce Scott PH: 904-786-0045 Email: [email protected] 2115 E 20th St., Tulsa, OK 74104 PH: 918-744-6797 Email: [email protected] GEORGIA: Alfred James Pomeroy, Jr. 3927 Harvest Hill Road, Decatur, GA 30034 OREGON: Debbie R. Waddell PH: 707-309-7711 Email: [email protected] 2161 Happy Valley Drive, Medford, OR 97501-4446 PH: 541-779-7363 Email: [email protected] HAWAII: Cecil Meadows P.O. Box 157, Aiea, HI 96701-0157 PENNSYLVANIA: Joseph F. Kralik, Jr. PH: 808-735-7029 Email: [email protected] 840 MacArthur Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15228-1787 PH: 412-561-0860 Email: [email protected] IDAHO: Pat Smith (also District 2 Director) 534 North 15th E, Riverton, WY 82501-3816 SOUTH CAROLINA: Elizabeth Louise Hardee PH: 307-856-2749 Email: [email protected] 430 Geddes Avenue, Charleston, SC 29407 PH: 843-509-0698 Email: [email protected] ILLINOIS: Lynn C. Shindel 19246 E.850 North Road, Bloomington, IL 61705-5729 TENNESSEE: Elizabeth Crossley PH: 309-378-4490 Email: [email protected] 276 Stratton Court, Brentwood, TN 37027-4228 PH: 615-370-0629 Email: [email protected] INDIANA: James Michael Laud, Sr. PO Box 248, Cedar Lake, IN 46303-0248 TEXAS: Barbara McDavid PH: 219-712-4533 Email: [email protected] 16817 Weiss Ln #7, Pflugerville, TX 78660-8942 PH: 512-251-8188 Email: [email protected] LOUISIANA: Cynthia Breedlove 192 Grand Avenue, Lake Arthur, LA 70549 UTAH: Catherine Kitterman PH: 337-774-6688 No E-Mail 1420 Capella Way, Sandy, Utah 84093-1546 PH: 801-561-8109 KENTUCKY: Cindy L. Walton 151 Donna Drive, Frankfort, KY 40601 WASHINGTON: Rosemary Foster PH: 502-227-4597 Email: [email protected] 7819 – 43rd St. Ct. NW, Gig Harbor, WA 98335-6507 PH: 253-651-5673 Email: [email protected] MARYLAND: D. Michael Davis 37974 Mohawk Drive, Charlotte Hall, MD 20622-3120 WYOMING: Thomas Irvin Shepherd PH: 301-884-3343 Email: [email protected] 1217 Shipwheel Lane, Gillette, WY 82716 PH: 307-686-1327 Email: [email protected] MISSOURI: Lois L. Heineken (also District 4 Director) PO Box 291, Odessa, MO 64076-0291 PH: 816-517-5991 Email: [email protected] STATE CHAIRS NOT APPOINTED AT THIS TIME: Alabama, Alaska, Connecticut, Delaware, Iowa, Kansas, Maine, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Mississippi, Nebraska, New MICHIGAN: Gary Glenn Hampshire, New Jersey, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Vermont, 3800 E. Monroe Rd. Midland, MI 48642 Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin, District of Columbia PH: 989-837-1390 E-Mail: [email protected] If you live in one of the above states and are interested in representing your state with the MONTANA: Tom E. Fultz SDPHS, Inc., please e-mail the National President, Lou Large at [email protected]. 3844 Fultz Drive, Ft. Benton, MT 59442 We need someone in each state – please consider helping. PH: 406-739-4376 Email: [email protected] N 5 Offspring Issue 1, 2011

STATE/CHAPTER REPORTS CALIFORNIA Donna Madeira SDPHS attended the Northern California Chapters meeting in January in Alameda. Thirteen members from the Concord, Sacramento, San Jose, & Alameda chapters attended. It was announced that the PHSA State Convention would be in San Diego this year in May and SDPHS members were to host the women’s luncheon. SDPHS members from Sacramento and Concord also attended the Charlie Ide & Donna Madeira (SDPHS), Sam Clower PHSA Memorial Dedication in Dixon, CA BACK ROW: Diana Fine (pending membership), CA Sr., Bob Addobati (PHS), Keith Pittman (SDPHS), Bill on Veteran’s Day to assist the Sacramento State Chair Kathleen Farley, Patrick Walenter, Eileen Littlejohn, Chuck Kohler (PHS), SDPHS CA State Chair PHSA chapter. Sacramento Chapter 4 Farley, Michael Karas, Greg Walenter, Laurie Rosa, Kathleen Farley, Eileen Farley and Sandy Kerr Treasurer, Keith Pittman drove a van of Steve Barton (honorary PHSA member) Bonnie Church, & Lou Madeira survivors and family & played taps during the program. Members also escorted survivors to a Youth Symphony’s Patriotism & Peace Concert that evening. On Jan. 15, members from Concord and Sacramento attended a PHSA Memorial Dedication in Igo, CA to support the PHSA Redding Chapter. In attendance from Concord were State Chair Kathleen Farley, Eileen Farley, and Sandy Kerr (child survivor), and from Sacramento was Donna Madeira.

INDIANA Kyle Wehr, District 5 Director GETTING READY FOR VET DAY PARADE IN DOWNTOWN INDY LEFT: left to right: 5th DD Kyle Wehr, IN PHSA Chapter 1 Pres. Paul Kennedy, IN SDPHS Chapter 1 Pres John Haessig, AZ Memorial float, PHSA member and Past Pres Richard Pauls, PHSA IN State Chair Robert Newkirk.

RIGHT: PHSA IN chapter I Pres. Paul Kennedy and IN State Chair Bob Newkirk discussing AZ memorial float with S&D 5th DD Kyle Wehr and IN Chapter I Pres. John Haessig

INDIANA CHAPTER 2 - Linda Nemeth SDPHS/PHSA Indiana Chapter 2 held their Oct. meeting in Plymouth FRONT ROW: Carol Gladys, Jim DeWitt, in hopes of linking with survivors at the northeastern end of the State. Merle Berdine, Jim Along with our own survivor Merle Berdine, we welcomed two other Moore, Wendy Masters, survivors, (Jim DeWitte and Jim Moore), a widow, (Lois Kaczor), Jim Laud. and child survivor Wendy Masters ... along with 15 guests, repre- BACK ROW: Merri senting three generations! SDPHS officers in attendance were Carol Loker, Mary McPherson, Trish Rowland, Mark Gladys, SDPHS National Secretary, Mary McPherson, SDPHS Ohio Noll, Linda Nemeth, State Chair, and our own Jim Laud, SDPHS Indiana Chapter 2 Presi- Debbie Pecsek, John Pecsek, Bill Masters, dent and Indiana State Chair. Fred Kowalski (Marshall County Veterans Officer).

MARYLAND Carmen Harding, District 7 Director In Maryland, Pearl Harbor Day was memorialized in Annapolis at Baltimore Harbor aboard the US Coast Guard Cutter TANEY. Christopher Rowsom, Executive Director, Historic Ships in Baltimore opened the ceremony with welcoming remarks. Among those attending were Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley, Mr. Thomas Talbott, Pearl Harbor Survivor, and Florence Strawser, Maryland SDPHS Chapter 1. The ceremony included a wreath laying, Rifle Salute, and LEFT TO RIGHT: Carmen Harding, Taps by a member of the US Navy Band. Secretary Chow and Robert Van Druff along with Color Guard Thomas Talbott, PHS and Florence Strawser, Maryland SDPHS Chapter 1 A wreath was laid at the Maryland WWII Memorial in Annapolis at the site of the Pearl Harbor Memorial Monument, by Maryland’s Secretary of Veterans Affairs, Chow, along with Robert Van Druff, PHSA Maryland Chapter 1 and his daughter, Carmen Harding SDPHS, District 7 Director. Mike Davis, SDPHS Maryland State Chair was Master of Ceremonies and Secretary Chow was the keynote speaker. 6 Offspring Issue 1, 2011

STATE/CHAPTER REPORTS OHIO-LAKE ERIE CHAPTER 2 Carol Gladys, Chapter President Lake Erie Chapter 2 added two new members. Welcome Mike Case and Don Pavlik! A raffle was held at the Berlin Heights Basket Festival to enable our continuing donations to Veterans. Three prizes drawn, $250.00, $150.00, and a commemorative basket. Jessie Lommerin, the $250.00 winner donated $50.00 back to our chapter. The raffle was also an excellent opportunity to make people aware of the SDPHS. We have "adopted" a U.S. Air Force team deployed in Afghanistan. Packages were sent to Carol Gladys, Amy Zaremba them to show our support. The team has now returned home safely and survivor Jack Fickel. and team member Amy Zaremba was welcomed home by Chapter The raffle ticket was drawn by Festival Queen Danielle Wilhelm with Trish President, Carol Gladys and PHSA member Jack Fickel. Members marched on Labor Day in the Milan Rowland (L), Carol Gladys (C) and Mary Melon Festival parade with PHS Jack Fickel, adorned with a fresh carnation lei, seated on their float. Each McPherson (R) also on stage. year Jack receives a standing ovation as our group passes. Jack is a strong supporter of the SDPHS. He recently donated a Pearl Harbor Commemorative Coin and Stamp Collection to us which he has had for many years.

OHIO-BUCKEYE CHAPTER 1 by Carol Parker-Park, Chapter President Sons and Daughters honored PHSA 4th District Director/Buckeye Chapter 2 President, Bernie Comito, for his years of service and ongoing support of the SDPHS. A dinner was held in his honor where Bernie was presented with a plaque. It was a special day for a special man. Stark County veterans and SDPHS members gathered together on December 7, 2010, to mark the annual memorial observance at the American Legion Post 44 given by the PH survivor, Greater Canton Veterans Council. Among those attending was Frank Doyle, 94, who Frank Doyle was at Pearl Harbor when the bombing took place. He received a standing ovation. Cay Marple, Bernie Comito and Carol Parker-Park

OKLAHOMA - Bruce Scott, State Chair The annual “Last Mans Club” picnic was held Sept. 18 at Jerry Puryear’s home. His father “Red” Puryear, a Pearl Harbor survivor (now deceased) had made a special pavilion just for these occasions. The tradition continues. The fellowship and food were awesome. PH survivor, Arles Cole, USS West Virginia, reported his plan to attend an upcoming WWII meeting in Washington D.C. Mr. Lonnie Cook, one of the last survivors from the USS Arizona plans to attend the 2010 Pearl Harbor commemoration with his wife Marietta. Requests for application forms for SDPHS membership were distributed to all family members in attendance. Also, Joe Todd, who has met and interviewed many area PH survivors, has agreed to contact their family members and distribute more requests for applications. My goal is to have a minimum of 7 new SDPHS members by Dec. 7th and begin to form a new chapter. Other survivors in attendance were: Howell Ballard, US Army; Gene Meeker, NAS Kaneohe; Robert Norman, USS Nevada; and Jay Jernigan, USS Wright.

SOUTH CAROLINA Robin Hardee, State Chair We created a Wall of Honor for each South Carolina loss in Afghanistan and Iraq. During the last year we have been able to go to 13 different festivals and the Gator Bowl to display our Wall of Honor. We have a table in front of a tent with a flag from one of our survivors who passed away. We have literature on Pearl Harbor, the survi- vors, and SDPHS. The public seems to flock to our tent as we have had a survivor with us on occasion. We have had some great conversations with relatives of survivors, World War II survivors and many more people. We have met many veterans who like to stay and talk. So many Wall of Honor times they tell me that we are forgetting. I will tell you OUR SOUTH CAROLINA CHAPTER WILL NEVER FORGET OUR BRAVE MEN AND WOMEN WHO HAVE FOUGHT FOR OUR FREEDOM AND ARE STILL DOING SO.

SOUTH CAROLINA - Gordon Sparks DECEMBER 5th - MONUMENT- We had four survivors, Tom Ryan, Russ Meyne, Bronsil Metz and Frank Winneman attend at the park along with six others. It was a short service where we honored those that died on Dec. 7, 1941 and also for those that died in 2009. Then we all went to the home of Carolyn & Gordon Sparks for lunch and a great time of fellowship. DECEMBER 7th - SERVICES – A service was held aboard the USS Yorktown in Charleston with 11 survivors in attendance: Don Ralph, Tom Ryan, Russ Meyne, Bob Mills, John Lawhon, David (Buck) Morris, Frank Winneman, Jay Strange, Edd Crews, George Denton, and Joe Spears. Also in attendance were several Sons & Daughters. The service consisted of the laying of the wreaths and a speech by Ret. Maj. Gen. James E. Livingston USMC (Ret.) and a Medal of Honor recipient. The service also included the Tolling of the Bell for each of the twenty five (25) South Carolinians that died at Pearl Harbor on that fateful day. Each of the survivors were recognized and they told what they were doing on that day. 7 Offspring Issue 1, 2011 STATE/CHAPTER REPORTS

WASHINGTON - Rosemary Foster, State Chair RAY DAVES RECEIVES AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL TOWER HONORS There apparently is only one federal air traffic control tower named for anyone, and Spokane, WA. has it! By act of Congress, the tower at Spokane International Airport was named for Ray Daves, retired air traffic controller & World War II veteran who survived the 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor and the 1942 sinking of the carrier USS Yorktown. Daves is also the father of the SDPHS National Trustee and previous WA State Chair, Rayma Daves. “By naming the control tower after Ray, we will remind all those who come here of this great patriot who represents the best of our nation,” said U.S. Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, who presented Daves with an official copy of the bill. Daves, 90, a Navy radio operator during the war, went to work for the Civil Aeronautics Authority in Spokane in 1946 and retired from the renamed Federal Aviation SPOKANE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT - Rep. Cathy Administration in 1973. Surrounded by family and friends in the tower’s ground-floor offices, McMorris Rodgers, left, presents Ray Daves with a copy he accepted the honor on behalf of all FAA employees, “past, present and future." of the Act of Congress it took to get the Spokane Air- port Tower named after him. “I am deeply grateful to all those who made today possible,” Daves said. “This is a great honor which I accept with a humble heart.” Congratulations Ray - the SDPHS members are proud of you!

NEW MEXICO Linda Johnson, District 3 Director WASHINGTON George Bennett The New Mexico ZIA Chapter Our chapter organized a December 7th ceremony at Fort represented the PHSA & SDPHS Vancouver. Our members and the members from the Portland in the State Fair Parade in Chapter were invited as well as the public. It was more than Penny September. We commandeered Hoffman anticipated who is a daughter of a PHSA survivor. The two pickup trucks of the local news media gave great coverage. Pauline Malcahy, an Army brat, Navy Recruiting station as we had set up the venue for use of Hamilton Hall coordinating with The missed the hook up with the Grant House who provided the catering thru their Hospitality Train- vintage military trucks in which ing Program. Pauline served the food and drink, secured the lasa- we were supposed to ride. gna and garlic bread from Nestle Foods, provided the building, Parade truck in New Mexico shown tables, chairs and linens for our event. This year 3 generations of with Pita Hopkins, chapter secretary, Ross's were able to participate in the service. It is a joy to see standing behind truck. others getting to know the importance of being alert.

THEY REMEMBER....WE WON’T FORGET

PEARL HARBOR SURVIVORS HONORED By Bill High (Child Survivor) Two Pearl Harbor U.S. Navy survivors were honored at the 2010 Military History Encampment, Arlington, Washington. Cecil Calavan served aboard the USS Utah and Anthony Nady served aboard the USS Nevada. Both men live in the Pacific Northwest.

Annually, the Arlington Fly-in hosts one of the Nation’s largest gatherings of former military vehicles, aircraft and equipment. Both sailors visited with the attending public and shared their experiences. Upon seeing a newly restored Oerlikon anti-aircraft cannon on display, Cecil Calavan was prompted to share one of his encounters with that historic weapon. While serving as a cannon crew member, he accidently placed his hand in contact with the recoil section. As the Pearl Harbor survivor Cecil Calavan (USS Utah) weapon fired and compressed the recoil spring, his finger was amputated. demonstrated how his finger was amputated by the Oerlikon anti-aircraft cannon recoil spring The North Pacific Military Corps annually brings military history to life by creating a military encampment at the Arlington Washington Fly-in. The 2010 event assembled 146 former military vehicles, a huge historic weapons display, an outstanding display honoring Medal of Honor Recipients and 22 military aircraft. OFFSPRING ADS... SOMETHING NEW! In order to offset the cost of printing the Offspring, the SDPHS will be "In Support of" Ads should have SDPHS Supporter and your name selling "IN MEMORY/HONOR OF" and "IN SUPPORT OF" ads rather (and title if you are an officer), your Chapter, City & State. than increasing our dues. Send ad info and check to the National Treasurer, Linda Nemeth. The check should be clearly marked Offspring Ad. The Offspring is our largest expense to budget. Our only income is through the dues or donations for operating expenses. This will The ad will consist of no more than 4 lines. ensure we are able to continue publishing it in the manner 1 issue - $ 8.00 expected without increasing our dues at this time, which is where 4 issues - $25.00 the expense of the Offspring is covered. Prices are increasing all over our nation. We do not want to increase anything but offer a "In Memory/Honor of" Ads should have the survivor's name and station on variety of ways to offset these increases. We hope you will support December 7, 1941 and name(s) and relationship to survivor of the person the SDPHS in this manner. We pay much less for dues than most placing the ad. organizations - let's keep it that way as long as possible. 8 Offspring Issue 1, 2011 CONVENTION ~ HAWAII ~ 2010 69 YEARS AFTER PEARL HARBOR Aging Pearl Harbor survivors attended the 69th anniversary of the bombing of Pearl Harbor in Hawaii. Survivors heard reassurances their sacrifices would be remembered and passed on to future generations by the Sons and Daughters of Pearl Harbor Survivors who traveled to Hawaii. Some survivors came in wheel chairs, some with oxygen, some with canes but they entered through a “Walk of Honor” lined by saluting Sailors, Marines, Airmen and Soldiers to enter the new $56 million visitor center that was Plaque Inscription: dedicated at the ceremony. Fighter jets from Montana Air National Guard flew over Pearl Harbor in missing- Louella Large, The SDPHS pledges continued support SDPHS memorial wreath SDPHS National and recognition of the sacrifices and cour- man formation to honor those killed in the attack, which placed at USS Arizona President presents age of the Pearl Harbor Survivors. We sunk the USS Arizona and with it 1,177 sailors and Marines. In all, about 2400 plaque to Art promise that the price of freedom paid on service members died. Sailors lined the deck of the USS Chafee and saluted as Herriford, PHSA Dec. 7, 1941 will never be forgotten. Our the guided missile destroyer passed between the sunken hull of the USS Arizona National President handshake is our word that this promise will be kept through all generations to come. and the grassy landing where the remembrance ceremony was held. The PHSA passed resolutions that will enable them to operate more efficiently and streamlined the Districts from 8 to 4. Recognize anyone here?

Watch for more Convention pictures in future issues (as space allows!)

How can we forget?! Simply put... WE WON’T!

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SDPHS SMALL STORE ITEMS

HATS (Overseas Style) $31.00 SWEATSHIRT, Red $25.00 Includes cloth emblem and embroidered Silk-screened White Emblem, Blended POSTAGE RATES “Sons and Daughters of Pearl Harbor Survivors” Material (S, M, L, XL) (on ALL orders)

Men: Hat size or head measurement PATCH, Small SDPHS $4.00 $ .50 to $ 5.00 $1.00 Women: XS, S, M, L, XL or head measurement Embroidered Cloth Emblem (2½” diameter) Please allow six (6) weeks for hat delivery $ 5.25 to $10.00 $1.50 PATCH, Large SDPHS Jacket Back $16.00 $10.25 to $20.00 $2.40 HAT COVER $3.25 Embroidered Cloth Emblem (8” diameter) Zippered Clear Plastic Pouch $20.25 to $35.00 $3.00 DECAL, Round Cling Sticker $4.00 $35.25 to $50.00 $3.50 BASEBALL CAP $16.00 Plastic Emblem (4” diameter) Navy blue with Embroidered Emblem SDPHS 67th Anniversary Pin $1.50 ORDERS RECEIVED WITHOUT POSTAGE POLO SHIRT, Red $21.50 WILL BE RETURNED Pocket, Embroidered Lettering, Blended SDPHS 69th Anniversary Pin $3.00 Material (S, M, L, XL, XXL, XXXL) (2010 Hawaii Convention) The Store is a service POLO SHIRT, Red $25.00 SASH, SDPHS Red $10.00 for our members. Embroidered Emblem, Blended Material Silk-screened white letters & emblem INSIGNIA ITEMS (S, M, L, XL, XXL, XXXL) can only be worn by ENAMEL GOLD PIN $ 3.25 SDPHS members. 7 T-SHIRT, Red SDPHS Emblem in 4 colors ( 8 ” diameter) Silk-screened White Emblem, Blended Material (Child 2-4, 6-8, 14-16) $ 5.00 BUTTON PIN $2.00 (S, M, L) $10.00 With SDPHS Emblem (2½”) (XL) $11.00 BUMPER STICKER $1.00 Official SDPHS Parade Flag T-SHIRT, WHITE $ 5.00 Double face w/ 4 color emblem on Silk-screened Red Emblem (M) LICENSE PLATE FRAME $3.00 white nylon. Gold fringe. (3’ x 5’) Red plastic with white lettering OUT OF STOCK “Sons and Daughters Pearl Harbor Survivors”

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FROM YOUR OFFSPRING EDITOR I AM A CHILD SURVIVOR Deadline for the next Issue is May 15th. Please send unedited If you are a child survivor of the Attack on Pearl Harbor please contact photos (jpg or tif ) separate from your text. Mary Ellen Smith and be recognized. Also, send an account of your memories leading up to, during & after the attack. If you would like the PHSA GRAM SUBSCRIPTIONS patch, “I am a Survivor”, please send $6 payable to: Mary Ellen Smith, SDPHS members renewing their GRAM subscription should place 5903 Arbor Road, Lakewood, CA 90713 or email me at their PHSA number (xxxxxx C) on their renewals. The number [email protected] can be found on the mailing label. If you would like to subscribe SDPHS/PHSA SCHOLARSHIP FUND or renew your subscription to the GRAM, send your request along By unanimous vote the SDPHS Executive Board has voted to accept with $6.00 to: donations toward a Scholarship Fund for $1,000. The first Arthur Herriford scholarship will be awarded at the National Convention in 2012 in PHSA National Secretary/Treasurer honor of those who fought on December 7, 1941. With the PHSA’s 14948 Martha Street Sherman Oaks, CA 91411-3222 dwindling membership, they had to eliminate giving scholarships. An Telephone: (818) 785-9365 application and requirements will be made available in an upcoming E-Mail: [email protected] issue of the Offspring and we will ask for it to be put into the Gram as well. Send your donations to the National Treasurer, Linda Nemeth SDPHS HISTORY PROJECT and clearly mark your check for the Scholarship Fund. Past Offspring, Records, etc. (National, District, State or Chapters, copies of reports, etc.) and early history of SDPHS data send to REPORTS DUE National Historian: Marjorie C. Edwards, 28 Taylor Lane, If your Chapter has not sent their reports in to the National Secretary or Winterville, GA 30683 Treasurer and filed their E-Postcard (Form 990-N, due April 15), please Phone: (706) 742-9551 or e-mail: [email protected] do this as soon as possible. It is listed in your Handbook which reports goes to which National Officer. CHILD SURVIVOR HISTORY PROJECT Send articles and photos to: Joedy Adams, 4065 Paducah Drive, San Diego, CA 92117-5321. 858-273-1036 or e-mail: [email protected] REMEMBER... DUES = OFFSPRING!!!

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USS VESTAL (AR-4) Circa 1909 - 1912 USS Vestal (AR-4) began as the Erie (Fleet Collier No. 1) in April 1904 and was renamed Vestal in October 1905. The Vestal was placed in service with a civilian crew in 1909 and was commissioned as a fleet repair ship in 1913 under Comdr. E. L. Beach, Sr. Vestal served between 1909 and 1946 in both World Wars I and II. Vestal, one of the two oldest ships at Pearl Harbor on 7 December 1941, received two battle stars for her World War II service.

Following the U.S. entry into World War I, Vestal was deployed to Queenstown, Australia for the duration of the war and beyond. In 1925 she underwent modification that changed her from being coal-powered to oil-fired. When the Pacific Fleet was shifted to Pearl Harbor in 1940, Vestal also made the move. On 6 December 1941, she was moored alongside USS Arizona, to provide services during Arizona’s scheduled period of upkeep between 6 and 12 December. Beached on the shoal The routine of a peacetime Sunday, 7 December, was shattered by Japanese aircraft. Two bombs, intended for the of ‘Aiea Bay battleship inboard, hit the repair ship. One struck the port side and the second hit the starboard side of the ship. A bomb penetrated Arizona's deck near the starboard side and the forward part of the battleship exploded; the concussion from the explosion literally cleared Vestal's deck of men, including the commanding officer. The captain swam back to the ship and ordered the ship underway. The explosion touched off oil from the ruptured tanks of the Arizona which in turn caused fires on board Vestal, aft and amidship. Men forward cut Vestal's mooring lines, freeing her from the Arizona, and she got underway. A tug pulled Vestal's bow away from the inferno engulfing Arizona. She was slowly assuming a list to starboard and taking water aft. The ship being on fire in several places, the captain decided to ground the ship on ‘Aiea Bay. Although damaged herself, the Vestal participated in some salvage operations and sent repair parties to the over- turned hull of the Oklahoma. Within a week of the raid, Vestal's crew had their own ship ready for the rebuilding process. After repairs at Pearl Harbor, Vestal received orders to proceed to the South Pacific.

During the war the Vestal did 9,523 jobs for 584 ships.

The main danger to the fleet after Japan surrendered was from typhoons. Vestal carried out many storm-damage repairs to the fleet for the rest of 1945. Vestal was ultimately decommissioned in August 1946. She lay inactive USS Vestle mooring quay before stripping began on 20 May 1949. Her hulk was sold on 28 July 1950 to the Boston Metals Company, and memorial at Pearl Harbor subsequently scrapped.

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