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 Asst. Secretary Term 2009-2012 National Chaplain Arthur G. Sharp Jacob L. Feaster, Jr. Leo G. Ruffing Luther Dappen 152 Sky View Dr (See Memb. Mgmt.) 3500 Doerr Rd., Portsmouth, VA 23703-3183 510 W Pipestone Ave., Flandreau, SD Rocky Hill, CT 06067 Ph: 757-484-8299 [email protected] Treasurer 57028-1619 Ph: 860-563-6149 J Tilford Jones Ph: 605-997-2847 [email protected] Washington, DC Liaison [email protected] 6958 Heatherknoll Dr Warren Wiedhahn Marvin Dunn Advertising Manager Dallas, TX 75248-5534 13198 Centerpointe Way, Suite 202 1721 Briardale Ct., Arlington, TX 76013 Frank Bertulis Ph: 972-233-7263 Woodbridge, VA 22193-5285 Ph: 817-261-1499 99 Deerfield Ln [email protected] Ph: 703-590-1295 [email protected] Matawan, NJ 07747-1332 [email protected] Committees Asst. Treasurer Ph: 732-566-2737 Glen Thompson Glen Thompson (ART III, Sect 1G, Bylaws) [email protected] 1037 Rockledge Dr., Garland, TX 75043 1037 Rockledge Dr Ph: 214-284-6515 [email protected] Budget/Finance Committee Publisher Garland, TX 75043-5206 Marvin Dunn, Chairman Finisterre Publishing Inc. 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Buckman (See Directors) Charleston, IL 61920-0407 (See Address Changes, etc) 216 Montreal Dr. Ph: 217-345-4414 Resolutions Committee Directors Hurst, TX 76054-2217 FAX: 217-345-4415 Ph: 817-498-0198 Robert S Banker, Chairman [email protected] (See 2nd Vice President) Term 2007-2010 [email protected] Webmaster Annual Association Membership Meeting Charlotte Ayers National Veterans Service Officer (VSO) Jim Doppelhammer Arthur E. Hills NRM Group, Inc. Double Hammer Computer Services 801 Mystic Drive, Beaufort, SC 29902 4300 Esta Lee Ave., Kileen, TX 76549 Tell America Committee 683 Castle Dr. Ph: 843-524-8675 [email protected] PH: 254-526-6567 Larry Kinard, Chairman Charleston, IL 61920-7471 Lee Dauster [email protected] 2108 Westchester Dr Ph: 217-512-9474 15444 Camino Del Parque, Sonora, CA 95370 Mansfield, TX 76063 [email protected] Ph: 209-588-1529 [email protected] National VAVS Director J. D. Randolph Ph: 682-518-1040 National KWVA Headquarters James Fountain 1523 Pinebluff Dr., Allen, TX 75002-1870 [email protected] 14541 Soho Dr., Florissant , MO 63034 Ph: 972-359-2936 Revisit Committee President Ph: 314-974-3579 [email protected] William F. Mac Swain [email protected] Tom Clawson, Chairman 8452 Marys Creek Dr Thomas M. McHugh KWVA Liaison to Canadian KVA: 953 Gorman Av Benbrook, TX 76116 217 Seymour Road Garry J. Rockburn St Paul, MN 55118 Ph: 817-244-0706 Hackettstown, NJ 07840 518 East Ave Ph: 651-457-6653 [email protected] Ph: 908-852-1964 [email protected] Kirkville, NY 13082-9706 [email protected] 1st Vice President Term 2008-2011 Ph: 315-656-8528 Warren Wiedhahn, Coordinator James E. Ferris [email protected] 13198 Centerpoint Way, #202 Jeffrey J. Brodeur 4311 Lazybrook Circle Woodbridge, VA 22193-5285 48 Square Rigger Ln., Hyannis, MA 02601 KWVA Liaison to Korean-American Assn. Liverpool, NY 13088 Ph: 703-590-1295 Ph: 508-790-1898 [email protected] Eugene Chin Yu Ph: 315-457-1681 4349 Miller Dr., Evans, GA 30809 [email protected] [email protected] Richard E. Brown, Sr. Ph: 706-399-7179 Ethics and Grievance Committee 2307 Gring Dr., West Lawn , PA 19609 2nd Vice President [email protected] Stephen Szekely, Chairman Ph: 610-670-2886 [email protected] Robert S. Banker Chaplain Emeritus 1516 Laclede Rd 516 Millwood Dr George E. Lawhon Robert Personette South Euclid, OH 44121-3012 Fallston, MD 21047 600 E Weddell Dr #91, Sunnyvale, CA 94089 7136 Oak Leaf Drive, Santa Rosa, CA 95409 Ph: 216-381-9080 Ph: 410-877-1935 Ph: 408-734-0305 [email protected] Ph: 707-539-7276 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Luther E. Rice, Jr. Chaplain Emeritus National Ceremonies Committee Secretary 414 Water St, Aurora, IN 47001-1242 Leonard F. Stegman Thomas M. McHugh, Chairman Frank E. Cohee, Jr. Ph: 812-926-2790 [email protected] 4707 Broadway St. Apt 123 (See Directors) 4037 Chelsea Lane San Antonio, TX 78209-6202 Lakeland, Fl 33809-4063 Ph: 210-822-4041 Fax: 210-805-9127 2 Ph: 863-859-1384 [email protected] See detailed list of committees at [email protected] WWW.KWVA.ORG May – June 2010 The Graybeards From the President William Mac Swain n April 12 I the early ballots being returned to a few of was way too expensive. joined with our members who took the time to vote and I “Thank the Membership” for allowing Oother KWVA did so before April 30. The ballots were me to represent the KWVA for the past two members at our returned to them because the Post Office Box years. I assure you that this election problem Washington, DC number was wrong—and before the Election will not happen again, no matter who is elect- Korean War Memorial while the Korean Committee realized that this problem exist- ed. President, escorted by the United States ed. We hope that we see many of you at the Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, laid a The Postmaster was contacted in Tucson, Annual Membership Meeting in conjunction wreath in remembrance of those who gave AZ and agreed to accept those ballots and with ‘The Gathering,’ which may be the only their all to help the people of Korea maintain have them placed in the proper box after 60th Commemorative function that many their freedom. The President of the Republic April 28th. I know that many members who veterans will be able to attend this year. We of Korea made a speech to those assembled voted were disappointed that their ballots are hoping for a large turnout and to make at the memorial praising our sacrifice to save were returned. Some of them sent their bal- this affair very meaningful for a unique his nation. I was also honored to say a few lots to the Secretary, Election Committee group of veterans. words to those dignitaries gathered there in Chairman, or to me, or called asking what In other news, the KWVA is negotiating response to the Korean President‘s words of they should do. with the Republic of Korea to send an gratitude. The ballots that were mailed to those Appreciation Letter from the Korean I stated in my last message that I was dis- mentioned above were mailed back with the President thanking our members for their appointed in the fact that Congress has not correct Post Office Box number to the CPA. participation in the war effort and keeping yet supplied any funding for the 60th Those who called were given the correct the peace intact for many years following the Commemoration Committee. We still have PO Box number. The Postmaster assured us signing of the Armistice. I also will be spend- not received any indication that we will have that no ballots were destroyed. The cost and ing time in Korea in June meeting with other a bill passed allotting funds. The Korean time to print and send out new ballots with Korean officials and a few of the government has funded a visit for our mem- the proper Post Office Box number on them International Federation of Korean War bers’ grandchildren to Korea with a group of by 1st class mail to meet the deadline date Veterans officials. 25 in the later part of June and 25 in the first part of July. We have received a total of 51 veterans National KWVA Fund Raiser Flower Rose of Sharon who filled out our drawing ticket to allow The Rose of Sharon is the National KWVA fund raising flower. The Rose of Sharon their grandchildren to go. We then contacted is sold by the dozen. all of those; some had decided to not send r Sample order is 4 dozen @ $12 plus $3.00 S/H. their grandchildren because of the recent r Minimum order is 20 doz. @ $60 plus $5.00 S/H. problems encountered with the sudden sink- Order from: Earl House ing of the South Korean warship and the 1870 Yakona Rd. unrest over this event. We have also met the Baltimore, MD 21234 requirement for filling the revisits quotas Phone 410-661-8950 Make Checks payable to: Maryland Chapter – KWVA given this year, with many revisit dates hav- ing to be closed due to the quotas being reached early.