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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. It is not sold by sub- scription. 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, 152 Sky View Drive, Rocky Hill, CT 06067. MAILING ADDRESS OF THE KWVA: P.O. Box 407, Charleston, IL 61920-0407. WEBSITE: http://www.kwva.org In loving memory of General Raymond Davis, our Life Honorary President, Deceased. We Honor Founder William T. Norris Editor Treasurer Arthur S. Griffith Washington, DC Liaison Arthur G. Sharp J Tilford Jones 499 Mechanic ST Apt 1 Warren Wiedhahn 152 Sky View Dr 6958 Heatherknoll Dr Leominster, MA 01453-4431 13198 Centerpointe Way, Suite 202 Rocky Hill, CT 06067 Dallas, TX 75248-5534 Ph: 978-833-0892 [email protected] Woodbridge, VA 22193-5285 Ph: 860-563-6149 Ph: 972-233-7263 Thomas M. McHugh Ph: 703-590-1295 [email protected] [email protected] 217 Seymour Road [email protected] Committees Advertising Manager Asst. Treasurer Hackettstown, NJ 07840 (ART III, Sect 1G, Bylaws) Frank Bertulis Glen Thompson Ph: 908-852-1964 [email protected] Budget/Finance Committee 99 Deerfield Ln 1037 Rockledge Dr Thomas W. Stevens Marvin Dunn, Chairman Matawan, NJ 07747-1332 Garland, TX 75043-5206 5310 W. 122nd Terrace (See Directors) Ph: 732-566-2737 Ph: 214-284-6515 Overland Park, KS 66209-3518 [email protected] [email protected] Ph: 913-696-0447 [email protected] Bylaws Committee George E Lawhon, Chairman Publisher Membership Management Appointed/Assigned Staff (See Directors) Finisterre Publishing Inc. Jacob L. Feaster, Jr., Supervisor 3 Black Skimmer Ct 22731 N Hwy 329, Micanopy, FL 32667 Judge Advocate Membership Committee Beaufort, SC 29907 HPh: 352-466-3493 Cell: 352-262-1845 Billy J. Scott Thomas W. Stevens, Chairman [email protected] FAX: 352-466-3493 [email protected] 196 W. Crescent St., Boyce, VA 22620 (See Directors) Ph: 540-837-2179 [email protected] Membership Office Jim Doppelhammer, Data Base Develop. Election Committee (See Webmaster) National Legislative Director Thomas M. McHugh, Chairman Address Changes, Corrections, Edwin R. Buckman (See Directors) & All Membership Questions Jamie Reynolds, Data Base Input (See Address Changes, etc) 216 Montreal Dr. Resolutions Committee Jamie Reynolds Hurst, TX 76054-2217 Membership Administrative Assistant Luther Dappen Directors Ph: 817-498-0198 (See Directors) PO Box 407 [email protected] Charleston, IL 61920-0407 Term 2008-2011 Annual Association Membership Meeting Ph: 217-345-4414 National Veterans Service Officer (VSO) HRM Group, Inc. FAX: 217-345-4415 Jeffrey J. Brodeur Arthur E. Hills Tell America Committee [email protected] 48 Square Rigger Ln., Hyannis, MA 02601 4300 Esta Lee Ave., Kileen, TX 76549 Ph: 508-790-1898 [email protected] PH: 254-526-6567 Larry Kinard, Chairman Webmaster [email protected] 2108 Westchester Dr Jim Doppelhammer Richard E. Brown, Sr. Mansfield, TX 76063 Double Hammer Computer Services 2307 Gring Dr., West Lawn , PA 19609 National VAVS Director Ph: 682-518-1040 683 Castle Dr. Ph: 610-670-2886 [email protected] J. D. Randolph [email protected] Charleston, IL 61920-7471 1523 Pinebluff Dr., Allen, TX 75002-1870 George E. Lawhon Revisit Committee Ph: 217-512-9474 Ph: 972-359-2936 600 E Weddell Dr #91, Sunnyvale, CA 94089 Tom Clawson, Chairman [email protected] [email protected] Ph: 408-734-0305 [email protected] 953 Gorman Av National KWVA Headquarters Luther E. Rice, Jr. KWVA Liaison to Canadian KVA: St Paul, MN 55118 414 Water St, Aurora, IN 47001-1242 Garry J. Rockburn Ph: 651-457-6653 President Ph: 812-926-2790 [email protected] 518 East Ave [email protected] William F. Mac Swain Kirkville, NY 13082-9706 8452 Marys Creek Dr Term 2009-2012 Ph: 315-656-8528 Warren Wiedhahn, Coordinator 13198 Centerpoint Way, #202 Benbrook, TX 76116 Luther Dappen [email protected] Woodbridge, VA 22193-5285 Ph: 817-244-0706 510 W Pipestone Ave., Flandreau, SD KWVA Liaison to Korean-American Assn. Ph: 703-590-1295 [email protected] 57028-1619 Eugene Chin Yu [email protected] 1st Vice President Ph: 605-997-2847 [email protected] 4349 Miller Dr., Evans, GA 30809 Ethics and Grievance Committee James E. Ferris Marvin Dunn Ph: 706-399-7179 Stephen Szekely, Chairman 4311 Lazybrook Circle 1721 Briardale Ct., Arlington, TX 76013 [email protected] 1516 Laclede Rd Liverpool, NY 13088 Ph: 817-261-1499 Chaplain Emeritus South Euclid, OH 44121-3012 Ph: 315-457-1681 [email protected] Robert Personette [email protected] Ph: 216-381-9080 Glen Thompson 7136 Oak Leaf Drive, Santa Rosa, CA 95409 [email protected] 2nd Vice President 1037 Rockledge Dr., Garland, TX 75043 Ph: 707-539-7276 [email protected] National Ceremonies Committee (VACANT) Ph: 214-284-6515 [email protected] Chaplain Emeritus Thomas M. McHugh, Chairman Secretary Ezra F "Frank" Williams Leonard F. Stegman (See Directors) Frank E. Cohee, Jr. 2 Cedar Ln., O'Fallon, MO 63366-3404 4707 Broadway St. Apt 123 4037 Chelsea Lane Ph: 636-240-6806 [email protected] San Antonio, TX 78209-6202 Lakeland, Fl 33809-4063 Ph: 210-822-4041 Fax: 210-805-9127 Ph: 863-859-1384 Term 2010-2013 [email protected] [email protected] James Fountain National Chaplain Asst. Secretary 14541 Soho Dr., Florissant , MO 63034 Leo G. Ruffing Ph: 314-974-3579 [email protected] 2 Jacob L. Feaster, Jr. 3500 Doerr Rd., Portsmouth, VA 23703-3183 See detailed list of committees at (See Memb. Mgmt.) Ph: 757-484-8299 [email protected] WWW.KWVA.ORG November – December 2010 The Graybeards From the President William Mac Swain n July 25, 2002, OI attended my first As your President, I attended a breakfast with Vice President Joseph Biden of the meeting of the National United States on Veterans Day November 11, 2010 at the White House, where I Executive Council in met many of the other VSO Commanders and Presidents and proudly represented Washington, DC. Then the KWVA as a viable veterans association. President Harley Coon advised me that I could not vote on any matters until after I had been elected officially and sworn in. I was the only new Director who was present since, at that time, the voting results were I was seated on the stage at the cere- Festival of Lights). It began on not known until the Council opened the mony with Secretary of Veterans December 1, 2010 at sundown and ballots and those elected were read at the Affairs, the Honorable Eric K. Shinseki, ended at sundown on December 9, 2010. Executive Council Meeting. and Vice President Joe Biden. I was Hanukkah celebrates the triumphs— Most were second termers. I was one introduced as your KWVA President to both religious and military—of ancient of the newly elected, and had paid my those in attendance at the National Jewish heroes. Thanks for the reminder. own way to the meeting. President Coon Veterans Day Ceremony. Following the Next year, I will remember to include had arranged for General Raymond G. ceremony, four members of Chapter you in time for your celebration, since it Davis to swear in those newly elected 142, Ceremonies Chairman Director will be in the December 20, 2011 to Directors and Officers at the Korean Thomas McHugh, and I presented a December 28, 2011 time period, and you War Monument later the next afternoon. wreath at the Tomb of the Unknowns. may receive the magazine before or dur- We then went to the Korean War I was proud to be sworn in, and made ing that time. Monument and presented a wreath there. it a point to borrow a blue jacket from Your Board of Directors had a Board one of the members from the Executive There were many people at our mon- Meeting on October 19, 2010 in Irving, Council, P. G. (Bob) Morga, who was ument. We were asked to pose for pic- Texas to continue unfinished business finishing his second term. I remember tures as we talked to many of them not taken care of at its last meeting. The General Davis’ words about what our about the Korean War. I talked to four minutes of this meeting are included in decisions should be based on, and to young college-aged people from this issue. always keep the membership first in our Singapore who wanted to know what the The Board of Directors and my staff decisions. war was about. A large group gathered wish all Korean War veterans a Happy and heard a rendition of the war that Fast forward eight years. As your New Year. Again, we thank you for the many of us who participate in the Tell President, I attended a breakfast with great work you do in your communities, America program give at schools and Vice President Joseph Biden of the volunteering in VA hospitals, and help- community clubs. All in all, it was quite United States on Veterans Day, ing veterans who are in need. Veterans a day and a proud moment for all of us. November 11, 2010, at the White House, helping veterans is what we are all where I met many of the other VSO I hope that the Jewish members of the about. Commanders and Presidents and proud- Association will accept my apologies William Mac Swain, ly represented the KWVA as a viable for not mentioning Hanukkah (The KWVA President veterans association. I got to speak to Chiefs of Staff, including General Check Your Mailing Label George W Case, Jr.