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The Graybeards is the official publication of the Korean War Veterans Association (KWVA). It is published six times a year for members and private distribution. Subscriptions available for $30.00/year (see address below). MAILING ADDRESS FOR CHANGE OF ADDRESS: Administrative Assistant, P.O. Box 407, Charleston, IL 61920-0407. MAILING ADDRESS TO SUBMIT MATERIAL / CONTACT EDITOR: Graybeards Editor, 2473 New Haven Circle, Sun City Center, FL 33573-7141. MAILING ADDRESS OF THE KWVA: P.O. Box 407, Charleston, IL 61920-0407. WEBSITE: http://www.kwva.us In loving memory of General Raymond Davis, our Life Honorary President, Deceased. We Honor Founder William T. Norris Editor Secretary Luther W. Dappen KWVA Liaison to Canadian KVA Arthur G. Sharp Alves J. Key, Jr. 510 W Pipestone Ave Warren Wiedhahn (See 1st Vice President) 2473 New Haven Circle 5506 Emerald Park Blvd Flandreau, SD 57028-1619 KWVA Liaison to Korean-American Assn. Sun City Center, FL 33573-7141 Arlington, TX 76017-4522 Ph: 605-997-2847 Jongwoo Han Ph: 813-614-1326 Ph: 817-472-7743 [email protected] 310 Summerhaven Dr N [email protected] [email protected] East Syracuse, NY 13057-3127 Advertising Manager Membership Manager Term 2017-2020 Ph: 315-637-9836, [email protected] Gerald W. Wadley & Assistant Secretary Eddie L. Bell Sr. Chaplain Emeritus Finisterre Publishing Inc. Jacob L. Feaster, Jr. 1105 Craig St Robert Personette 3 Black Skimmer Ct 22731 N Hwy 329, Copperas Cove, TX 76522-3206 7136 Oak Leaf Drive, Santa Rosa, CA 95409 Beaufort, SC 29907 Micanopy, FL 32667 Ph: 254-661-4673 Ph: 707-539-7276, [email protected] 843-521-1896 Cell: 352-262-1845 [email protected] National Chaplain [email protected] [email protected] Wilfred E. 'Bill' Lack John W. 'Jack' Keep Publisher Treasurer 319 Sulphur Springs Rd 3416 Mountain Rd Front Royal, VA 22630-8720 Finisterre Publishing Inc. Joseph L. Harman LR36534 Asheville, NC 28806-2518 3 Black Skimmer Ct 430 W Lincoln Ave Ph: 540-631-9213 Ph: 828-253-5709 [email protected] Beaufort, SC 29907 Charleston IL 61920-3021 [email protected] [email protected] Ph: 541-752-5588 National Assistant Chaplin [email protected] Thomas M. McHugh Paul K. Kim Membership Office 217 Seymour RD 254 Concord Ave. Assistant Treasurer Hackettstown, NJ 07840-1001 Cambridge MA 02138-1337 Address Changes, Corrections, Kyle Roberts, Ph: 908-852-1964 617 877-1930 & All Membership Questions [email protected] [email protected] asianbaptists.org Sheila Fritts 443-853-5124 (C) 202746-4232 Membership Administrative Assistant Directors L. T. Whitmore KWVA Committees PO Box 407 5625 Canterbury Ln Charleston, IL 61920-0407 Term 2015-2018 Suffolk, VA 23435-1605 Budget/Finance Committee Ph: 757-483-9784 Bruce Harder (See Directors) Ph: 217-345-4414 Narce Caliva [email protected] Joe Harman (See Treasurer) [email protected] 102 Killaney Ct Bylaws Committee Webmaster Winchester, VA 22602-6796 Appointed/Assigned Staff Jim Doppelhammer Ph: 540-545-8403 (C) Cell: 540-760-3130 Narce Caliva (see Directors) Double Hammer Computer Services [email protected] Judge Advocate Membership/Recruiting Committee 430 W. Lincoln Ave. Robert F. Fitts William B. Burns Eddie L. Bell Sr. (See Directors) 134 Saddlestone Place Apt F Charleston, IL 61920-7471 2511 22nd. Ave. Sonny Edwards Ph: 217-512-9474 Rock Island, IL 61201 Camillus, NY 13031 Ph: 315-487-1750, [email protected] 14370 Mill Swamp Rd [email protected] Ph 309-793-1292, (C) 309-269-1937 Smithfield, VA 23430-3536 [email protected] National Legislative Director National Headquarters Ph: 757-357-2331, [email protected] Harder, Bruce R. 'Rocky' Lewis R. Vaughn 623 Ashley Commons Ct Election Committee President 1047 Portugal Dr Tim Whitmore Tom Stevens Stafford, VA 22554-2025 Greer, SC 29651-5796 5301 W. 122nd Terrace Ph: 540-659-0252 Ph: 864-848-0368; (C) 864-593-5754 Resolutions Committee Overland Park, KS 66209 [email protected] [email protected] Luther W Dappen (See Directors) Tine Martin Ph: 913-696-0447, 913-449-7990 (C) Lewis Vaughn National Legislative Assistant [email protected] 623 Ashley Commons Ct. Roy J. Burkhart Fund Raising Committee Executive Director Greer, SC 29651 PO Box 204 Wilfred E. “Bill” Lack (See Directors) James R. Fisher Ph 864-848-0368: (C) 864-593-5754 Willow, AK 99688 Tom McHugh (See Directors) Ph: 907-841-9162, 15537 Barrington Place [email protected] Tell America Committee [email protected] Montclair, VA 22025 A. J. Key, Chairman (See Secretery) Ph: 703-740-7596 Term 2016-2019 National Veterans Service Officer (VSO) [email protected] Richard “Rocky” Hernandez Sr. Tell America Materials Coodinator George J. Bruzgis A. J. Key, Chairman (See Secretary) Immediate Past President 230 Legion Pl 114 Daffodil Dr. Larry C. Kinard Haledon, NJ 07508-1420 Killeen, TX 76542-1819 Revisit Committee 2108 Westchester Dr Ph: 973-956-8672 PH: 254-702-1009, [email protected] Warren Wiedhahn (See 1st Vice President) Mansfield, TX 76063-5322 [email protected] National VAVS Director Ethics and Grievance Committee Ph: 682-518-1040 David J. Clark J. D. Randolph Stephen Szekely, Chairman [email protected] PO Box 552 1523 Pinebluff Dr., Allen, TX 75002-1870 National Ceremonies Committee 1st Vice President Fort Belvoir, VA 22060-0552 Ph: 972-359-2936, [email protected] David Clark (See Directors) Warren H Wiedhahn Ph: 703-695-2186; Cell: 781-913-2735 POW/MIA Coordinator Awards Committe 13198 Centerpointe Way Ste 202 [email protected] Bruce “Rocky” Harder Robert Fitts (see Directors) Woodbridge, VA 22193-5285 Paul H. Cunningham 1047 Portugal Dr. Ph: 703-590-1295 1841 Pool Frg Stafford, VA 22554-2025 Scholarships [email protected] Lancaster, PA 17601-4627 Ph: 540-659-0252, [email protected] Lewis M. ‘Lew’ Ewing 2nd Vice President Ph: 717-299-1990 Jeffrey J. Brodeur [email protected] 48 Square Rigger Ln Hyannis, MA 02601 Ph: 617-997-3148 2 [email protected] See detailed list of committees at WWW.KWVA.US May - June 2018 The Graybeards From the President Tom Stevens nce again it is my Sadly, this is my farewell message. I find that words, or at Oprivilege to com- municate with the mem- least my command of them, fail to express my deep feelings bers of our fine KWVA. as I approach the end of my two-year term as President. Sadly, this is my farewell message. I find that words, or at least my command of them, fail to express my deep feelings as I approach the aligned so closely with and concerned about Bryant, State Commander for Missouri. end of my two-year term as President. events significantly impacting Korea, we felt In my wildest dreams I could not have I’ve had experiences and interactions it necessary to go on record with a statement imagined what a memorable event that with our members and government officials that would leave no doubt about where we would be. It was attended by approximately that will remain with me the rest of my life. stand. That letter has no relationship to any 1,500 people. I was at the podium for about I’ve been fortunate to involve my wife, political affiliation. twelve minutes, during which I was privi- Barbara, in most of these encounters. Above I would be remiss if I did not thank the leged (with Sam’s permission) to recite Sam all else, I hope that as I leave office KWVA KWVA Board and Officers for the work they Fielder, Jr.’s “The Forgotten War.” What an is a stronger organization, more than ever in have performed for the betterment of KWVA appropriate audience for that rendition. tune with the times. during my tenure. I single out in particular The ceremony was one we’ll never for- I do not intend that as a criticism of the our Executive Director, Mr. Jim Fisher. I get. We were pleased to learn that The previous administration. I have the deepest could not imagine a more pleasant and capa- College of the Ozarks, its administration, and respect for my predecessor, Larry Kinard, ble person. I often wonder what we did the student body are religiously and veteran and all he did to improve our operations and before Jim came on board. He has been an oriented. All those we encountered during the prestige with which KWVA is regarded. absolute lifesaver for me and our entire this event were very friendly and respectful I hope during my presidency progress is organization. THANK YOU, JIM!!!!!!! of Korean War veterans. We felt extremely made to perpetuate our legacy, as it was dur- I remind you of the ad hoc Visions & honored to be a small part of such a memo- ing Larry Kinard’s. Mission Committee. They’ve been hard at rable occasion. Another great thing about serving as the work preparing their recommendation that Two other memories that occurred during KWVA President is all the wonderful people will be presented at the July 26th Board my term that stand out are breakfast at the we have encountered. It would be difficult to meeting. National Secretary A.J. Key is White House and meeting V.P. Pence and name them all. Suffice it to say that we made assimilating the committee’s work into a South Korean President Moon Jae-in. The a lot of new friends in Washington, D.C. and PowerPoint presentation. We hope it will be three of us were honored to lay a wreath at around this great country of ours. a roadmap into the future for KWVA. If you the Korean War Memorial in honor of those There is on page 12 a letter dated May 1, have input that you’d like the committee to who were lost during the Korean War.