The Graybeards Jan/Feb 2007
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THE PUNCHBOWL December 15, 2006 The Graybeards is the official publication of the Korean War Veterans Association (KWVA), Camp Beauregard, LA. MAILING ADDRESS OF THE KWVA: 163 Deerbrook Trail, Pineville, LA 71360. Website: http://www.kwva.org. It is published six times a year for members and private distribution. It is not sold by subscription. The mailing address for change of address is: Administrative Assistant, P.O. Box 22857, Alexandria VA 22304-9285. The mailing address for magazine articles and pictures is: Graybeards Editor, 152 Sky View Drive, Rocky Hill, CT 06067. In loving memory of General Raymond Davis, our Life Honorary President, Deceased. We Honor Founder William Norris Editor Asst Secretary Term 2005-2008 KWVA Liaison to Museums/Libraries: Arthur G. Sharp Frank E. Cohee, Jr. Robert S. Banker William F. Mac Swain 152 Sky View Dr 4037 Chelsea Lane 516 Millwood Dr., Fallston, MD 21047 (See Directors) Rocky Hill, CT 06067 Lakeland, Fl 33809-4063 [email protected] Ph: 410-877-1935 KWVA Liaison to Canadian KVA: Ph: 860-563-6149 [email protected] William B. Burns [email protected] Ph: 863-859-1384 Jeffrey J. Brodeur 48 Square Rigger Ln., Hyannis, MA 02601 105 Emann Dr, Camillus, NY 13031 Advertising Manager Treasurer [email protected] Ph: 508-790-1898 [email protected] Ph: 315-487-1750 Frank Bertulis Richard E. Hare William F. Mac Swain Chaplain Emeritus: 99 Deerfield Ln 1260 Southhampton Dr Robert Personette Matawan, NJ 07747-1332 Alexandria, LA 71303 8452 Marys Creek Dr., Benbrook, TX 76116 [email protected] Ph: 817-244-0706 7136 Oak Leaf Drive, Santa Rosa, CA 95409 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Ph: 707-539-7276 Ph: 732-566-2737 Ph: 318-487-9716 Warren Wiedhahn Chaplain: Webmaster Asst Treasurer 4600 Duke St, #420, Alexandria, VA 22304 [email protected] Ph:703-212-0695 Leonard F. Stegman James A. Doppelhammer Clyde Durham 7123 Thrush View Ln. #28 1801 Madison Ave #12 1016 Highway 3128 Term 2006-2009 San Antonio, TX 78209 FAX: 210-805-9127 Charleston, IL 61920 Pineville, LA 71360 [email protected] Ph: 210-822-4041 [email protected] [email protected] Mike Doyle 2418 Winewood Ln, Arlington, TX 76013 Ph: 318-445-3247 KWVA Committees Publisher [email protected] Ph: 817-459-2463 Finisterre Publishing Inc. Asst Treasurer (ART III, Sect 1G, Bylaws) Marvin Dunn 3 Black Skimmer Ct Bill Doyle Budget/Finance Committee Beaufort, SC 29907 270 McNeely Rd 1721 Briardale Ct., Arlington, TX 76013-3467 [email protected] Ph: 817-261-1499 Marvin Dunn, Chairman [email protected] Anacoco, LA 71403 (See Directors) [email protected] James Fountain Address Changes, Corrections, Bylaws Committee & All Membership Questions Ph: 337-239-9833 14541 Soho Dr., Florissant, MO 63034-2653 [email protected] Ph: 314-974-3579 Bill Mac Swain, Chairman Annelie Weber Membership Management (See Directors) P. O. Box 22857 Jake Feaster, Board Oversight Christ Yanacos Alexandria, VA 22304-9285 (See Directors) 6452 Brooks Blvd., Mentor, OH 44060-3624 Membership Committee Jeffrey J. Brodeur, Chairman [email protected] Jim Doppelhammer, Data Base Develop. [email protected] Ph: 440-257-5395 Ph: 703-461-0061 (See Directors) (See Webmaster) Appointed/Assigned Staff Fax: 703-461-0062 Nominations/Election Committee Annelie Weber, Data Base Input Judge Advocate Robert S. Banker, Chairman National KWVA Headquarters (See Address Changes, etc) Leo D. Agnew (See Directors) President Washington DC Area National Office 84 Prescott St Resolutions Committee: Louis T. Dechert Warren Wiedhahn Clinton, MA 01510 Lee Dauster, Chairman 163 Deerbrook Trail 4600 Duke St, #420, Alexandria, VA 22304 [email protected] Ph: 978-733-1499 (See Directors) Pineville, LA 71360 [email protected] Ph:703-212-0695 National Legislative Co-Directors Reunion Committee [email protected] Robert S. Banker (See Directors) Ph: 318-641-8033 Directors James E. Ferris (see 2nd Vice President) FAX: 318-640-8312 Edwin R. Buckman Tell America Term 2004-2007 216 Montreal Dr. 1st Vice President Larry Kinard, Chairman Lee Dauster Hurst, TX 76054-2217 Byron Dickerson 2108 Westchester Dr 15444 Camino Del Parque, Sonora, CA 95370 [email protected] 314 S Horne St Mansfield, TX 76063 [email protected] Ph: 209-588-1529 Ph: 817-498-0198 Duncanville, TX 75116 Ph: 682-518-1040 [email protected] Jake Feaster National Veterans Service Officer (VSO) [email protected] Ph: 972-298-7462 22731 N Hwy 329, Micanopy, FL 32667 Arthur E. Hills Revisit Committee: [email protected] Ph: 352-466-3493 4300 Esta Lee Ave., Killeen TX 76549 2nd Vice President Tom Clawson, Chairman FAX: 775-242-8113 [email protected] Ph: 254-526-6567 James E. Ferris 953 Gorman Av 4311 Lazybrook Circle Dean McClain National VAVS Director St Paul, MN 55118 Liverpool, NY 13088 521 Westgate Blvd., Youngstown, OH 44515 J. D. Randolph Ph: 651-457-6653 [email protected] [email protected] Ph: 330-792-5928 1523 Pinebluff Dr., Allen, TX 75002-1870 [email protected] [email protected] Ph: 972-359-2936 Ph: 315-457-1681 Bob Morga Warren Wiedhahn, Coordinator Secretary PO Box 835, Bayport, NY 11705 Sergeant-at-Arms: (ex officio) (See Directors) Bill Hutton [email protected] Ph: 631-286-3075 John Sonley Ethics and Grievance Committee 4 Belleview Blvd #402 15415 S 16th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85045-1810 Stephen Szekely, Chairman Belleair, FL 33756 [email protected] Ph: 480-705-8038 1516 Laclede Rd [email protected] POW & MIA Coordinator: South Euclid, OH 44121-3012 Ph: 703-842-7429 (Open) Ph: 216-381-9080 [email protected] 2 January – February 2007 The Graybeards From the President Louis T. Dechert Veterans, Members, Friends: www.kwva.org will continue to insist HAPPY NEW YEAR! That greeting on their victory just as we did individu- may seem strange coming nearer to ally along the 38th Parallel over half a General George Washington’s Birthday century ago. or Valentine’s Day than to January 1st, Perhaps our determination back then but that is how it is when we start put- is part of the reason that the Korean ting The Graybeards together. Shortly War is still not over. Americans did not before starting to write for this issue, I abandon their battlefield challenges delivered the Keynote address to the before getting the job done in WWII Korean Veterans Association (KVA) and in Korea. The war in Korea did not Annual Security Symposium in Seoul. end in 1953—and it has not ended yet. The picture at right was part of the pro- About three million Americans have motional material of the Symposium. I served there keeping the ceasefire. was substituting as keynoter for another Behind the security shield thus provid- President Lou Dechert poses with banner promot- member of the KWVA, General B. B. ed (and always evolving), the Republic ing KVA Annual Security Symposium. The Korean Bell. of Korea has become an economic and words on the banner express the truth, “NO Still closer to the time to submit my free government wonder of the world, READINESS, NO VICTORY.” remarks to our Editor, Art Sharp, it was and the UN is headed by a brand new the start of the Road to the Superbowl Secretary General, a Korean, who may almost daily—and the last veteran of (great football), along with snowstorms save that world organization from itself. the Korean War will be the last man or of the new young century in Colorado, During most of my time in office I woman living who was present in Korea Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, have encountered often vehement chal- the day the Korean War Peace Treaty is Kansas, Nebraska and numerous other lenges concerning the proposition that signed and completed. areas. the KWVA is not a dying institution. Back to teamwork: it is the final Road to the Superbowl and great One hears that the Korean War veterans product of good training, good conduct, football teams—This led me to reflect are dying…there will soon be no common interests, and esprit de corps. on our present situation in the Korean Korean War veterans…The truth is that Your President and the Administration War Veterans Association. If you are a the Korean War continues—as the will continue to do all that we can pos- veteran of the US Armed Forces, you North Koreans are now demonstrating sibly do to develop the teamwork neces- once served on the greatest teams in sary to carry our organization into the history, great teams because of great THE MISSION OF THE KWVA/USA future with a Federal Charter, growing teamwork. Our successors today who numbers of younger veterans, and DEFEND our Nation are engaged in the worldwide war on strengthening relations with our Korean CARE for our Veterans terror are likewise serving. They allies and others still determined to PERPETUATE our Legacy deserve all the support and credit that remember that FREEDOM IS NOT REMEMBER our Missing and Fallen we can possibly extend to them and the FREE in Korea or anywhere else in his- MAINTAIN our Memorial KWVA, The Graybeards, and tory. SUPPORT a free Korea God bless you, God bless Korea, God bless America, and God bless and Check Your Mailing Label protect our Armed Forces around the world. Membership Number Membership Dues Expiration Date. The example First two characters reflect shows a dues date of January 1st, 2008 membership type Important: If bar- code does not All Chapter and/or Department *************************************************5 Digit extend across the news for publication in The R012345 01/01/08 full label, then your zip code Graybeards JOHN J. 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