HappyHappy HolidaysHolidays FromFrom thethe OfficersOfficers andand StaffStaff ofof thethe KWVAKWVA 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, 152 Sky View Dr., 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 2014-2017 KWVA Liaison to Korean War Nat’l Museum Arthur G. Sharp Jacob L. Feaster, Jr. Roy E. Aldridge Robert Mitchell 152 Sky View Dr., 22731 N Hwy 329, Micanopy, FL 32667 6544 Grand Ridge Dr. 3021 Rosefield Dr. Rocky Hill, CT 06067 Cell: 352-262-1845 El Paso, TX 79912 Houston, TX 77080-2609 Ph: 860-202-3088 FAX: 352-466-3493 [email protected] Ph: 915-581-4725 Ph: 713-939-8880 [email protected] Treasurer [email protected] KWVA Liaison to Korean-American Assn. Advertising Manager Tom Gregg Albert H McCarthy Jongwoo Han Gerald W. Wadley 430 W. Lincoln Ave. 15 Farnum St 310 Summerhaven Dr N Finisterre Publishing Inc. Charleston, IL 61920-7471 Worcester, MA 01602-2101 East Syracuse, NY 13057-3127 3 Black Skimmer Ct Ph. 903-546-6975 Ph: 508-277-7300 Ph: 315-637-9836, [email protected] Beaufort, SC 29907 [email protected] [email protected] Chaplain Emeritus 843-521-1896 Asst. Treasurer Robert Personette [email protected] Thomas M McHugh Richard Vaughn 217 Seymour RD 7136 Oak Leaf Drive, Santa Rosa, CA 95409 Publisher 5403 Timber Green Dr. Hackettstown, NJ 07840-1001 Ph: 707-539-7276, [email protected] Finisterre Publishing Inc. Arlington, TX 76016 Ph: 908-852-1964 Chaplain Emeritus 3 Black Skimmer Ct Ph: 817-789-6971, Cell: 817-446-1168 [email protected] Leonard F. Stegman Beaufort, SC 29907 [email protected] L. T. Whitmore 4707 Broadway St. Apt 123 843-521-1896 Membership Management San Antonio, TX 78209-6202 [email protected] 5625 Canterbury Ln Jacob L. Feaster, Jr., Supervisor Suffolk, VA 23435-1605 Ph: 210-822-4041 Fax: 210-805-9127 (See Asst. Secretary) [email protected] Membership Office Ph: 757-483-9784 Jim Doppelhammer, Data Base Develop. [email protected] National Chaplain Address Changes, Corrections, (See Webmaster) Leo G. Ruffing & All Membership Questions Sheila Fritts, Data Base Input Appointed/Assigned Staff 3500 Doerr Rd., Portsmouth, VA 23703-3183 Sheila Fritts (See Address Changes, etc) Ph: 757-484-8299, [email protected] Membership Administrative Assistant Judge Advocate William B. Burns KWVA Liaison to Washington, DC PO Box 407 Directors Charleston, IL 61920-0407 105 Emann Dr, Camilus Warren Wiedhahn NY 13031-2077 13198 Centerpointe Way, Suite 202 Ph: 217-345-4414 Term 2012-2015 [email protected] Ph: 315-487-1750, [email protected] Woodbridge, VA 22193-5285 Richard E. Brown, Sr. Ph: 703-590-1295, [email protected] Webmaster National Legislative Director 2307 Gring Dr., West Lawn , PA 19609 Charlie Price Jim Doppelhammer Ph: 610-670-2886 [email protected] KWVA Committees Double Hammer Computer Services 126 Dirksen Dr 430 W. Lincoln Ave. Luther Dappen Debary, FL 32713-3837 Budget/Finance Committee Charleston, IL 61920-7471 510 W Pipestone Ave., Ph: 407-221-6949, [email protected] Salvatore "Sal" Scarlato, Chairman Ph: 217-512-9474 Flandreau, SD 57028-1619 National Legislative Assistant (See Directors) [email protected] Ph: 605-997-2847 Roy J. Burkhart Bylaws Committee [email protected] PO Box 204 Thomas W Stevens, Chairman National KWVA Headquarters John T "Sonny" Edwards Willow, AK 99688 (See Directors) 14370 Mill Swamp Rd. Ph: 907-841-9162, President [email protected] Recruitment Committee Larry Kinard Smithfield, VA 23430-3536 John T. “Sonny” Edwards, Chairman 2108 Westchester Dr Ph:757-357-2331 National Legislative Field Man (See Directors) Mansfield, TX 76063 [email protected] Donald R. Duffy 1901 N Mercer St Membership/Recruiting Committee Ph: 682-518-1040 Salvatore Scarlato Thomas W. Stevens, Chairman [email protected] 19 Torlen Ct. New Castle, PA 16105-2845 Ph: 724-654-1961, [email protected] (See Directors) Immediate Past President Hauppauge, NY 11788 Election Committee James E. Ferris Ph: 631-724-5459 [email protected] National Veterans Service Officer (VSO) Arthur E. Hills Albert H McCarthy, Chairman 4311 Lazybrook Circle (See Directors) Liverpool, NY 13088 Term 2013-2016 4300 Esta Lee Ave., Kileen, TX 76549 PH: 254-526-6567, [email protected] Resolutions Committee Ph: 315-457-1681 George J. Bruzgis National VAVS Director Luther W Dappen [email protected] 230 Legion Pl (See Directors) Haledon, NJ 07508-1420 J. D. Randolph Sr. Advisor to Chairman of Board Fund Raising Committee William F. Mac Swain Ph: 973-956-8672 1523 Pinebluff Dr., Allen, TX 75002-1870 [email protected] Ph: 972-359-2936, [email protected] Thomas M. McHugh 8452 Marys Creek De (See Directors) Benbrook, TX 76116-7600 POW/MIA Coordinator George S. Covel Tell America Committee Ph: 817-244-0706 850 County Route 61 David W Mills P039217 [email protected] 84 Stephania Dr Roy E Aldridge, Chairman Shushan, NY 12873-3203 (See Directors) 1st Vice President Ph: 518-854-3128 Middletown, PA 17057-4209 Warren H Wiedhahn [email protected] Ph: 717-388-1007 Tell America Materials Coodinator 13198 Centerpointe Way Ste 202 [email protected] A. J. Keyes, Chairman Woodbridge, VA 22193-5285 Tine P. Martin Sr. KWVA Liaison to Canadian KVA Revisit Committee Ph: 703-590-1295 8 Jackson Ct. Norman C Champagne Warren Wiedhahn, Chairman [email protected] Brownsburg, IN 46112-1684 7614 Susan Dr (See 1st VP) Ph:317-852-2413, Cell: 317-435-4804 Syracuse, NY 13212-1224 2nd Vice President [email protected] Ethics and Grievance Committee J D Randolph LR30988 Ph: 315-452-0421 Stephen Szekely, Chairman Thomas W. Stevens [email protected] 1523 Pinebluff Dr National Ceremonies Committee Allen, TX 75002-1870 5310 W. 122nd. Terrace KWVA Liaison to South Korea Overland Park, KS 66209-3518 L. T. Whitmore Ph: 972-359-2936 John Y. Lee (See Directors) [email protected] Ph: 913-696-0447 PO Box 1827 [email protected] Annual Membership Meeting Committee Secretary Vienna, VA 22183-1827 Ph: 703-827-0957, [email protected] Warren Wiedhahn, Chairman Frank E. Cohee, Jr. (See 1st VP) 4037 Chelsea Lane 2 Lakeland, Fl 33809-4063 Ph: 863-859-1384 See detailed list of committees at WWW.KWVA.ORG [email protected] November - December 2014 The Graybeards From the President Larry Kinard s I write this in early November, Veterans the annual meeting. ADay programs are being planned all over As a side note, Warren Wiedhahn, 1st VP, was invited to Korea the country. I think it is one of the best times of in early November to take part in the November 11 “Turn to Busan” the year, when we pause to remember those ceremony in Seoul and Pusan. While there he had a chance to visit who served in our armed forces and say thank you for your service. with Chairman Kim to discuss some of the details of the future I hope every member of the KWVA will take the opportunity to be plans of the American Veterans of Korea Foundation. a part of one of these ceremonies wherever you are and make the “Turn To Busan” salute a part of the ceremony. Eating And Entertainment Approximately 200 people attended the banquet on Saturday A Great Meeting In Rochester night to hear Chicago Consul-General Sang-Il Kim speak and to I focus on two subjects in my letter for this issue, the annual enjoy dance and musical entertainment provided by a lovely group of Board and Membership meeting in Rochester, Minnesota and the young Korean ladies from the Jang Mi Korean Dance and Drum upcoming election for four new Board members. First, I thank sev- group from St. Paul. President Hyun Sook Han of the local Korean eral of our members who did a wonderful job in planning and American Association of Minnesota very ably organized and present- organizing the meeting this year, including Ed Valle, Chapter ed the program. Commander of Minnesota #1, and all the members who worked At the conclusion of his speech the Consul-General invited me to hard to make all of us who attended feel welcome. Warren the speaker’s rostrum and presented me with a check for $2,000 to Wiedhahn, 1st VP, and Jim Fisher, our new Executive Director, help with expenses. Our visiting speaker for the Sunday Memorial chipped in with Ed and his people to make for a very successful Service, General Shin, graciously provided the wine for the dinner. effort. Needless to say, all of this was greatly appreciated and was a tremen- At the Board Meeting on Thursday, Oct 16th, all Board members dous help in covering our costs. were present, along with select staff personnel to assist. One of the major items accomplished this time was the appointment of a new Closing Ceremony part-time Executive Director for our organization. The Board voted, The closing ceremony was held on Sunday morning at the and it was approved by the members present, to accept Mr. Jim Soldiers Field Veterans Memorial Wall. A large crowd of veterans and Fisher, who has worked pro bono with us for a number of years in their families gathered in the cool morning of the last day to witness the Washington D.C.