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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: 860-202-3088 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 May – June 2011 The Graybeards From the President William Mac Swain s a reminder, July ...a rough draft has been formulated to present to Congress A4th, 2011 will be a time for most to allow those veterans who have met the requirements for Chapters and our being awarded the Korea Defense Service Medal to be con- members-at-large to celebrate our day of independence, won in sidered war veterans...This will mean the service veterans 1776 and maintained for all these years by who have served in Korea will not count against our IRS Tax veterans. Without the veterans who have fought to maintain the freedom won many Exempt status of maintaining a ratio of 90% war veterans... years ago, the United States might not now be the only power that has freed many nations from dictatorships and fos- ion. This problem will not have a quick for being awarded the Korea Defense tered elections and rule by the people— fix, but it is at least a first step toward Service Medal to be considered war veter- and is still at work doing so today. arranging a way to start our searching in ans. This will mean the service veterans which political posturing and propaganda who have served in Korea will not count It is indeed a time to again celebrate are not parts of this humanitarian project. against our IRS Tax Exempt status of and be proud as a nation. The Korean War maintaining a ratio of 90% war veterans, veterans will again assemble in It was suggested that it is becoming so donations given to the KWVA will Washington, D.C. and celebrate the more important now, as our war veterans remain deductible for the donors income remembrance of the Armistice signed on grow older and their families are becom- tax. If this is accomplished, the KWVA July 27, 1953 to end the Korean War. This ing extinct, that we resume looking for can recruit service veterans, who served in armistice allowed the South Korean gov- these veterans who are still in North Korea after January 31, 1955 until the ernment to continue its great change Korea. We will remain available for meet- present time, and not worry about how toward a democracy that was started after ings or to answer any questions that arise many are recruited. the end of World War II. as the administration looks into forming a plan to return to North Korea to search for I received a phone call from one of our We now realize that the armed forces of our personnel. members who asked me if I knew that the the many UN nations stopped communism Vietnam Unknown Soldier who was from taking over Asia. A victory was won; In May, I attended the Florida State buried at the Tomb of the Unknown was all you have to do is look at the miracle of Department Meeting, which was very suc- later identified and removed. The caller South Korea to prove that point. cessful. The meeting engendered many asked if another Vietnam unknown was Remember, also, that communists never memories among all who attended. Also, buried in his place. I told him I did not attacked another nation. Communist the Korean War Monument was visited know, but would check it out. Here is the aggression was stopped where it started, during the visit for Memorial Day cere- answer. when it attacked South Korea. monies at the National Cemetery in Washington, D.C., where wreaths were The remains of the unknown Vietnam On April 29, 2011, I attended a meeting presented in honor of our fallen buddies, soldier were interred on May 28, 1984. in Washington, D.C. with a joint group to MIAs and POWs. Later investigations revealed that he was talk about the possibility of resuming the Air Force 1st Lt. Michael J. Blassie, who search for POWs and MIAs in the North I will be in Korea in June to represent was shot down near An Loc, Vietnam in Korean area.
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