HappyHappy HolidaysHolidays FromFrom thethe OfficersOfficers andand StaffStaff ofof thethe KoreanKorean WarWar VeteransVeterans AssociationAssociation 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 Term 2018-2021 National Assistant Chaplain Arthur G. Sharp Alves J. Key, Jr. Edward L. Brooks Paul K. 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Harman LR36534 Ph: 540-659-0252 Jeffrey J. Brodeur, (See 1st VP) 3 Black Skimmer Ct 430 W Lincoln Ave [email protected] Eddie L. Bell Sr. (See Directors) Beaufort, SC 29907 Charleston IL 61920-3021 Sonny Edwards [email protected] Ph: 541-752-5588 Warren H. Wiedhahn [email protected] 13198 Centerpointe Way Ste 202 14370 Mill Swamp Rd Membership Office Woodbridge, VA 22193-5285 Smithfield, VA 23430-3536 Assistant Treasurer Ph: 703-590-1295 Ph: 757-357-2331, [email protected] Address Changes, Corrections, Kyle Roberts, [email protected] & All Membership Questions [email protected] Election Committee Tim Whitmore Sheila Fritts 443-853-5124 (C) 202746-4232 Appointed/Assigned Staff Membership Administrative Assistant Tine Martin PO Box 407 Directors Judge Advocate Resolutions Committee Charleston, IL 61920-0407 William B. Burns Luther W. Dappen (See Directors) Ph: 217-345-4414 Term 2016-2019 134 Saddlestone Place Apt F Sherri Steward [email protected] George J. Bruzgis Camillus, NY 13031 Tine Martin Ph: 315-487-1750, [email protected] Webmaster 230 Legion Pl Fund Raising Committee Jim Doppelhammer Haledon, NJ 07508-1420 National Legislative Director Tom McHugh (See Directors) Double Hammer Computer Services Ph: 973-956-8672 Bill Lack (See Directors) Albert McCarthy (See 2nd VP) [email protected] National Legislative Assistant 430 W. Lincoln Ave. Tell America Committee Roy J. Burkhart Charleston, IL 61920-7471 David J. Clark A. J. Key, Chairman (See Secretery) Ph: 217-512-9474 PO Box 552 PO Box 204 [email protected] Fort Belvoir, VA 22060-0552 Willow, AK 99688 Tell America Materials Coodinator Ph: 703-695-2186; Cell: 781-913-2735 Ph: 907-841-9162, A. J. Key, Chairman (See Secretary) National Headquarters [email protected] [email protected] Revisit Committee President Luther W. Dappen National Veterans Service Officer (VSO) Warren H. Wiedhahn Paul H. Cunningham 510 W Pipestone Ave Richard “Rocky” Hernandez Sr. 13198 Centerpointe Way Ste 202 1841 Pool Frg Flandreau, SD 57028-1619 114 Daffodil Dr. Woodbridge, VA 22193-5285 Lancaster, PA 17601-4627 Ph: 605-997-2847 Killeen, TX 76542-1819 Ph: 703-590-1295 Ph: 717-299-1990 [email protected] PH: 254-702-1009, [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] National VAVS Director Ethics and Grievance Committee Term 2017-2020 Executive Director J. D. Randolph Stephen Szekely, Chairman James R. Fisher Eddie L. Bell Sr. 1523 Pinebluff Dr., Allen, TX 75002-1870 National Ceremonies Committee 15537 Barrington Place 1105 Craig St Ph: 972-359-2936, [email protected] David Clark (See Directors) Montclair, VA 22025 Copperas Cove, TX 76522-3206 POW/MIA Coordinator Awards Committe Ph: 703-740-7596 Ph: 254-661-4673 Bruce “Rocky” Harder Ed Brooks (See Directors) [email protected] [email protected] 1047 Portugal Dr. Scholarships Immediate Past President Wilfred E. 'Bill' Lack Stafford, VA 22554-2025 Lewis M. ‘Lew’ Ewing Tom Stevens 319 Sulphur Springs Rd Ph: 540-659-0252, [email protected] 5301 W. 122nd Terrace Asheville, NC 28806-2518 KWVA Liaison to Canadian KVA Overland Park, KS 66209 Ph: 828-253-5709 Warren Wiedhahn (See 1st Vice President) Ph: 913-696-0447, 913-449-7990 (C) [email protected] KWVA Liaison to Korean-American Assn. [email protected] Thomas M. McHugh Jongwoo Han 1st Vice President 310 Summerhaven Dr N 217 Seymour RD East Syracuse, NY 13057-3127 Jeffrey J. Brodeur Hackettstown, NJ 07840-1001 48 Square Rigger Ln Ph: 315-637-9836, [email protected] Ph: 908-852-1964 Emeritus Hyannis, MA 02601 [email protected] Chaplain Ph: 617-997-3148 Robert Personette [email protected] L. T. Whitmore 7136 Oak Leaf Drive, Santa Rosa, CA 95409 5625 Canterbury Ln Ph: 707-539-7276, [email protected] 2nd Vice President Suffolk, VA 23435-1605 Albert McCarthy National Chaplain Ph: 757-483-9784 15 Farnum St. John W. 'Jack' Keep See detailed list of committees at [email protected] Worcester, MA 01602 3416 Mountain Rd WWW.KWVA.US Ph: 508-277-7300 (C); 508-829-4236 (H) Front Royal, VA 22630-8720 [email protected] Ph: 540-631-9213 2 [email protected] November - December 2018 The Graybeards From the President Paul Cunningham y most accounts, the ...compared to previous years, [reunion] attendance was BAnnual Membership Meeting in Orlando, FL less than expected. In fact, it was touch-and-go as to in October had to be whether we would have a quorum to do business during considered a huge success. However, com- pared to previous years, attendance was less the general membership meeting. than expected. In fact, it was touch-and-go as to whether we would have a quorum to do business during the general membership lowing day. Her PowerPoint presentation, liminary check of room rates revealed that meeting. Thanks to some members from “Fulfilling our nation’s promise,” provided prices were well above the rate members nearby chapters registering for the day, we an in-depth understanding of the scope of are willing to pay, the general discussion led had a quorum. operations of the work of the DPAA. to the passage of a motion to return to Our by-laws require that actions taken A DVD portion of her presentation, very Washington, D.C. for the 2019 annual by the Board must be ratified by the mem- descriptive of the work of DPAA, is avail- meeting. bers. Without the quorum no business could able online at https://www.youtube.com/ Veterans Day 2018 was observed first by be conducted, and the work of the Board watch?v=FcSwcb570Gg. Or, a DVD copy ceremonies and wreath-laying at Arlington would have been for naught. Thankfully, may be obtained by writing to Chuck and, later in the afternoon, with similar cer- that was not the case. Prichard, APR, Director of Public Affairs, emonies at our Korean War Memorial. A major item of business was ratification Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency, Color Guard duties at Arlington were per- of the Board’s previous vote to reduce the 2300 Defense Pentagon, Washington, D.C. formed admirably by KWVA Secretary A. number of Directors from 12 to 9. You will 20301-2300. This would be an excellent J. Key and Doug Voss. Hopefully they will recall that I requested all chapter command- program for one of your chapter meetings. continue to perform that service in coming ers and presidents to poll their members to A second highlight of our meeting was a years. plumb their feelings on this issue. Eighteen presentation by Dr. John Scott, chairman of Since KWVA was co-host of the event chapters responded to this request; all 18 the Polytrauma Injury Department at the last year, we rotated to the end of the line. reported unanimous support for reducing Haley Veterans Administration Hospital in Thus, we were the 25th VSO to place our the numbers. Tampa. FL. Dr. Scott spoke of the pioneer- wreath. Your president was assisted in the When the measure came up at Orlando, ing work being done at Haley in the treat- wreath laying by 1st Vice President Jeff it was ratified unanimously by the Board ment of polytraumatic injuries. Brodeur, Director Tom McHugh, and Don and the membership. Likewise, the vote to We were joined at our banquet by Dr. Loudner. approve the attendant by-law changes was Jongwoo Han and 80 of his teachers who Observances at our memorial consisted approved unanimously. Hearing from local were in Orlando developing lesson plans of remarks by your president, MG Pyo, chapters was a big help in passing this for teaching about the Korean War in ROK Military Attaché, and Col. Bill Weber measure. Advanced Placement History courses. The for the Wall of Remembrance Foundation. One of several highlights of the meeting previous day, Jeff Brodeur, Jack Keep, Tom Following the recognition of the 22 nations was a presentation by Principal Deputy McHugh and I had a tour of the Haley facil- that participated in the Korean War, 9 other Director of the DPAA, Ms.