February - Korean War Veterans

TEXAS LONE STAR CHAPTER
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KOREAN WAR VETERANS
TLSC/KWV
P. O. BOX 802541
HOUSTON, TX.
77280-2541
www.kwvahouston.org
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KOREAN WAR VETERAN PARADE I IN VICTORIA, TX.
(Below is a collection of memories of thJ trip to Victoria.)
On the Road again to Victoria, Texas, by Rod RaJsey....
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On Saturday, Feb. 1st, a group ofTLSC members and spouses made an lexciting 124 mile journey to Victoria to take part
in a "Warrior Weekend" celebration. This involved a hometown parade and a catered lunch for all Korean War veterans
who were being honored on this day. The Warrior Weekend Committef of Victoria does this every year to honor a specific group of veterans. In 2013, it was for the Viet Nam vets. This year was specifically for us Korean War Vets. Our
trip down and back was courtesy of a large Harris County seniors' bus! We were honored to have a full Harris County
Constable motorcycle escort of2 officers from Precinct 4. They gave Js VIP treatment all the way down and back. We
never slowed down for any traffic, thanks to our escorts. They made ~ll traffic yield to our bus, and when we came to
an intersection with a traffic light, we sailed right through, even thougJi the light was red, thanks to the constables stopping traffic. It was wonderful! When we got to Victoria in mid-mornihg, we were welcomed by the Warrior Weekend
Committee group, led by Ron Krocian and Barbara Brashear and ushercld into the First English Lutheran Church fellowship hall for coffee and doughnuts. Here we met the local Korean Wa~ vets and their families and more of the Warrior
Weekend folds. Everybody that we met, made us feel very welcome ... Soon it was time to mount up for the parade. We
were provided with 2 eighteen wheeler trucks pulling flatbed trailers to lride on. The trailers had comfortable chairs and
custome-made portable stairs to climb up on. The leading part of the parade passed us as we sat waiting our turn at the
side of Main Street. There was a marvelous very long procession of m~rching groups, bands, floats, antique cars, campaigning politicians, military vehicles, ROTC cadets, Texas National Ghard troops and us, the Korean War Vets. It was
finally our turn to fall in line and slowly wind our way through downto~ Victoria, then back on the next parallel street.
Following the parade, we were treated to a tasty rib eye steak luchl at the local VFW Post. Our president, Hank
Daumann took to the stage during the meal to thank the Victoria community, the VFW and especially the Warriors
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Weekend Committee for their wonderful hospitality. Those attending from
Houston's TLSC were (as near as I can reI
member) Carlos & Martha Ballard, Bob Bighouse, Billie & Buddy Blair, Manny & Christina Camero, Hank Daumann,
Jim Duncan, Dick & Carol Halferty, John & Georgia Jackson, Max & Rluth Johnson, Johnney Lee, Henry Martinez, Don
& Nelda Napp, Rod Ramsey, Vito & Marlene Susca and Ben Schrader. I (Please forgive me ifI have omitted anyone. It
was not intentional.)
Hank Daumann writes ........••
6 AM Saturday morning, 1 February, started with 24 sleepy eyed members showing up at the Tracy Gee Center, to get
on a bus provided by Precinct 3, to ride 2-112 hours to Victoria. The ride was to attend a parade honoring Korean War
Veterans. Three motorcycle officers and an unmarked car were ready t6 escort us to Victoria. We left with sirens blaring and lights flashing. With a stop for kolachios and coffee in El Campo, we made it with time to spare. In Victoria,
we met the Commander, Werner Lamprecht, of the local KWV A and Jthers in that Chapter. It was a cordial meeting.
After more coffee and snacks, we boarded a decorated float. John Jack~on came up with the signs we used at the Veterans Day Parade, which were mounted on our float. We had plenty of!assistance to climb on. They also had a special
float for wheelchairs.
The organizers, Ron Kocian and his staff, including Barbara Breazeal were most grateful that we accepted their invita-
tion to attend. As we sat on our float, we were able to watch the entire parade pass in review until it was time for our float to
get in line. It was nice to watch a parade for a change, even though we tere participating in it... Victoria is a pretty town
with many old Victorian style homes and very old live oaks lining the streets.
After the parade we were treated to a ribeye steak dinner at the VFW hall. We listened to local politicians praise the Korean
Vets, while we ate. Jim Duncan offered the Korean Reborn books to the local Chapter, but they said they had 200 books
from the KWVA home office. (Jim also procured the bus for us.) It was time to leave, we said our goodbyes and boarded
the bus for home, along with our escorts. Another quick pit stop in EI Campo, where the Texas State Trooper was kind
enough to stop the traffic, so our bus could cross the road. The bus driver, Mike Weathermen was a careful driver, courteous
and helpful. I intend to write a letter to his supervisor complimenting Mike on his driving. Unfortunately, I neglected to get
the names of the officers to write the same letter to their supervisors. I bblieve everyone had a good time and I'm sure they
were glad to be back in Houston. It was a long day. We have to keep the bus in mind if we have another outing.
John Jackson writes •.•••••••••
Yes, everyone had a very good trip to Victoria, Texas with good weather condition for the "We Remember" parade, that honors Korean War Veterans, sponsored by Ron Kocian & Barbara Brasher Jlong with the Victoria KWVA chapter, to have the
whole parade dedicated to Korean War Veterans. There were 16 Lone star Chapter veterans and wives, who were escorted
to and from Victoria, Tx., by 7 motorcycles and one truck of PolicelPatriotic patrol members, also the EI Campo, Texas
highway patrolman giving a helping hand. This was the first time we were able to see all of the parade, because the starting
point had to pass by all of the veterans floats. My hats off to the chairperson and his group for a great job they did. The
steak dinner with all the trimming was over the top. Hats off to Jim Duncan and the commissioner for getting the bus, with a
very good driver. All the veterans were given a card or letter from young children that they wrote or pictures they drew,
while dinner was served. Thanks to the Victoria, Texas Veterans, community and friends.
Dick Halferty writes ••••...••.•..
Saturday was the first parade I have ever attended or knew about whose purpose was solely to remember/salute Korea War
Veterans. If you have EVER attended or know of a parade whose sole purpose was to recognize Korean War Veterans,
please let me know.
For the record, I have participated in many veteran parades in kSt. Louis! Pittsburg and Houston, but none were directed at
recognizing Korean War Veterans. WWII; Vietnam; Iraq yes, but Koreaj no.
THE EDITOR'S CORNER
By Lee Henderson
My Final tour of duty in Korea
My final tour of duty was in Feb., 1952. I was on a field phone talking to our
Pit. Leader in a bunker on the reverse sloop of a hill on the Eastern front in the Trebak Mountains in North Korea.
Later the phone rang and the 1st Sgt. of C-I-5 called and asked what draft that I shipped over to Korea in, I told
him that I was on the 5th Marine replacement, that I landed at Pohang in Feb. 1951. He told me that the 17th Marine Replacement Draft has arrived at Sokeri and that I was going home, after having been in Korea for 1 year and
5 days of a tour of duty in a Machine Gun Section on a light machinf gun.
We left Korea on a LSD and then boarded a troop transport and left for the States. We passed under the Golden
Gate Bridge and we searched to see the Banners and People aboJe us, waving at us to welcome us home. The
only organization that met us at Treasure Island Naval Base was the Girl Scouts selling cookies.
THE FORGOTTEN WAR.
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GOV. RICK PERRY'S REMARKS AT THE TEXAS VETERANS
OF FOREIGN WARS, MID-WINTER CONFERENCE.
I'm proud Texas has produced so many American heroes, and I'mljust as proud that we're a welcoming destination for those who might've been born elsewhere. It's a natural fitI for veterans, because Texans are known for
our strong sense of loyalty and our unwavering love of our state and our country.
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WREATH'S 5\.CROSS .J\M:ERICA
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Gracie would like to thank everyone that helped her in
achieving the high goal for the Wreaths Across AmericaHouston.
This young lady worked really hard, contacting friends, family and acquaintances
in the hope of getting donations for
this worthy cause-placing
a wreath on the graves of our
fallen veterans is a very worthy project.
THANK YOU GRACIE
FOR YOUR HARD WORK.
CAN YOU TOP IT NEXT YEAR?
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LIST OF DONORS COURTESYOJ GRACIE
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Jackie Abel
Scott Barkley
Christi Barnett
Paige Patrick Brown
Henry Bourgeois, III
Pat Caldwell
Linda & Jerry Cannon, Sr.
Will Cash, Jr.
Selene Chapa
Christine - Schlotzsky's
Don Clark
Kelli Collins
Rex & Patrice Coulter
Bianca & J C Cuestas
Kaci and Andy Davis
Farmer Dermatology
Homer Dickey
Erin Donovan
John Duncan
Carlos Durham, M.D.
Julie & James Echols, Jr.
Woodlands Endodontics
Dan Estep
Chris Etheredge
Terry & John Gallemore
Cody Gambino
Amy & Dino Gambino
Hollie Gambino
Patty & Sal Gambino
Rick Gambino
Rosemary & A.J. Gambino
Rosie Gomez
Doris Hall
Scott Hayes
Cindi & Willie Helms
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JoHembree
Peggy Hensley
Norma Hill
Janice Jeske
Dawn Jones
Mark & Sandy Johnson
Pete Lang, Jr
Curtis Langley
Ken Langley
Rosie Langley
Sarah Lewis
Joe & Esther Loverdi
Linda Lumpkins
Matt Lundquist
Amanda Luther
Charlotte Main
Jennifer McFarland
Pam McGhee
David & Diane McWhorter
Mary McWhorter
Paula Meason
Bernice Mistrot
Mike Morrow
Cindy Murphy
Sammy & Rosemary Orlando
Venita Peacock
Cheryl & Richard Pring
Ann Pugh
Andrew Ravaglia, Jr.
Chrissy Roberts
Juanita Rosillo
R. B. Sanford
Terry & Dianne Scalise
Jackie Scuderi
Charlie Squyres
Ron & Linda Stephens
Lynn Vo I
SallyKate Weems
Johnitta Wintters
IN MEMORY OF .....
Total Wreaths Sold - 201
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George A. Branard
Herman Bulman
Franklin Clarence Burt
Ernest Cole
Merle Cole
Robert D. Donlin
Louis M. Giro
Jack B. Hensley
Alton Wayne Jeffus
Casey Dennis Jones
James H. Kelly
G. C. Langley
Maj. Marcus E. Little
Tommy Pugh
J. N. "Buddy" Metcalf
Glenn Marsh, Jr.
Curtis Marsh, Jr.
William D. Odom
Richard Phegley
Michael Travis Pring
R. D. Sanford
Tom Scalise
Lawrence E. Selden
William Avery Strickland Jr.
Wendell Henry Sweet
Billy Lee Tobias
Jessie Lee Tobias
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Caroline L~ngley
Ellie Jo M~in
Clay Langley
Gracie Gafbino
Karlie Lowe
Kassidy Lkgley
Cort GamBino
Mel Lund~uist
Raymond Luther
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"WARRIOR DONATIONS" Honor Roll for ~~Julv2013 to July 2014"
The editors would like to acknowledge and thank the following members and patrons of the Warrior who have contributed in helping to defray some of the cost of printing and mailing. As you know, we now have the Warrior on line for those with computers,
but the Post Office has informed us that the cost of mailing has gone up, so we still need your help. We thank you for your generous
support and contributions. We will be using the funds received to defray the costs of the newsletter.
The following
names will be published monthly through the July 2014 issue. Be sure and have your name included. Fill in the sponsor
card, seen below, or included in your newsletter, (those that are mailed) and return with your contribution.
Thanks:
Your editors: Lee & Charlotte Henderson
Ammerman, Mary
Arnwine, L. C.
Ballard, Carlos
Ballard, Martha
Brast, Hazel
Conte, Tom
Daumann, Hank
Duncan, Jim
Furman, Les
Garcia, Abel
Hinojosa, Roberto
Hollan, Albert
Johnson, Max
Laird, Grace
Levine, Janice
Maloy, Col., Ted *
McLendon, Charles
Middleton, Butch &
Beverly
Mixon, Tom
Mulrooney, Maureen
Munguia, Tony
Nathan, Punkie
Pendarvis, Floyd
Priger, Ray
Ramsey, Rod
Romano, Joe
Singleton, Carl
Sloane, Jane
Spencer, Milly
Velasco, David
Watkins, James
Williams, Bridget
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A sweet grandmother telephoned St. JoIn Memory of seph's Hospital. She timidly asked, "Is it possible to speak to
someone who can tell me how a patient is doing?" The operator For all who Gave!
said, "I'll be glad to help, dear. What's the name and room number
Weldon Brast
of the patient?" The grandmother, in her weak, tremulous voice,
Marvin Tredwell
said "Norma Findlay, Room 302." The operator replied, "Let me Jack Levine
put you on hold while I check with the nurse's station for that Aniceto Del Bosque
room." After a few minutes the operator returned to the phone Jd
Pat Canny
said, "I have good news. Her nurse just told me that Norma is do- John J. O'Flynn
ing well. Her blood pressure is [me, her blood work just came back Roy Russell
normal and her physician, Dr. Cohen, has scheduled her to be dis- Charles Laird
charged tomorrow.." The grandmother said "Thank you. That's Joe Mulrooney
wonderful. I was so worried. God bless you for the good news ." Howard Nathan
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The operator replied, "You're more than welcome. Is Norma your
daughter?" The grandmother said, "No, I'm Norma Findlay in
Room 302. No one tells me shit."
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FEBRUARY
TIME TO RENEW
Dues are $25.00 - Life Membership $200.00 - Send renewal to TLSC/KWV - POBox
802541 - Houston TX
77280-2541.
The following memberships are due February
1. 2014.
Ray Cipriano M159
Hang Sop Won M808
Joe Romano M354
RENEWALS
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1st - National Freedom Day
2nd - Groundhog Day
6th - Board Meeting- 4 pm
12th - Lincoln's Birthday
14th - Valentine's Day
17th - President's Day
20th - General Meeting - 6 pm
22nd - Washington's Birthday
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5th - Ash Wednesday
6th - Board Meeting - 4 pm
9th - Daylight savings time begins
12th - Socks & Caps -10 am.
17th - st. Patrick's Day
20th - 1st day of Spring
20th _ General Meeting _ 6 pm
ATTENTION
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will be at the March, 2014 meeting. Please P----+-------------------l
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If you have ever thought of holding an office, now is the
time to come forward and put your name on the list.
So far, two men have confirmed they will run for office:
Chuck
Ehrlund,
and
Franko
Grochoske,
and two with a maybe ..... Ben Schrader and Manny
Camero.
WE NEED YOU!!!
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You're presence is requested and needed. If you
haveb't helped at the hospital before, you really
need I to start. The appreciation the patients have
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amputee, for his stub, is really heart warming.
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GET YOUR COPY OF "KOREA REBORN"
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As a special gift to Korean War Veterans, the Republic of Korea Ministry of Patriots an Veterans Affairs for:
the Commemoration of the Korean War '60' year Anniversary, has published a beautiful hard cover pictorial ~
book. The flyleaf inscription reads: "This publication is distributed free, to U S. Korean Veterans an their ~
families. Thankyoufor your service." The title is "Korea Reborn, A Grateful Nation Honors War Veter- ~
ans for 60 Years of Growth". The book chronicles the war years and the subsequent rebuilding and rebirth ~
of the Korean nation. Members may get their free copy by attending any general meeting of the Texas Lone ~
Star Chapter. Family members of deceased TLSC members or family members of any deceased Korean War o1J
Veteran may also obtain their copy by attending a chapter meeting. The chapter will mail out copies to those ~
who cannot attend a meeting for the cost of shipping and posta$e. Please send $3.19 by check to cover the
shipping and handling, to Texas Lone Star Chapter KWV, P.O. Box 802541, Houston, Tx. 77280-2541.
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Sam DiBello
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LaVonne Johnson
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Floyd Pendavais
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Bill Leonard
Joe Mueller
Gwendolyn Owens
Norma Hall
Lynda Trousdale
Charles Koster
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Bob Hanks
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How or when did you find out you were
coming home or getting discharged?
How were you greeted when you returned from Korea?
These topics will prove to be very interesting reading for everyone, as most Korean
vets were not met by parades.
MONTH
BOARD
GENERAL
January
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February
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March
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April
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May
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Bill Hare was recently visiting a good friend at a nursing home,
and as he was walking down the hall, he saw Bennie Younger's
name on the door. He was very surprised because Bennie had
been in another home. Bill & Karen went in and got to visit with
him. This just proves that this is a small world after all.
...TI'f'I1'T:Jf :A.N:NJ')1'E'RS.Jt'R
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Chuci: & 'RUfry 'EfirCund' will be celebrating their 50th
Anniversary on March 22nd., and they are inviting all their
friends to the party. The big event will be held at the Memorial
Drive Baptist Churbh, 325 Piney Point, Houston, Tx.
Stay tuned for
morl information
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July
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POWIMIA UPDATES
August
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September
4
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October
2
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November
6
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December
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There will be a Family Update on Feb. 22, 2014. at the Marriott Hotel, across from the Galleria. The session will start at
8:00 a.m. till 5:00 p.m. Amy family members that have missing loved ones from WWI to the present are invited to attend.
They may visit thelDPMO website for details and registration
information.
* Kitchen
Needed
Deadline to register is February 14th.
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KEEPING IN TOUCH - SICK BAY
Patty Gambino had back surgery on Tuesday, January 14th. Heri recovery was going as scheduled, until the
night before she was scheduled to be released. It seems that somehow they gave her the wrong pain meds and
she was set back several days on her release. She is home now a~~ slowly recovering. Hope you continue to
recover. Our prayers are with you.
Bill Hare has been battling a rare infection in his bladder. The doctors are treating him by IV, as the regular
antibiotics will not work on this infection. Hopefully the new Infebtious Disease doctor his doctors referred
him to, will salve the problem. Bill & Karen want to say hi to all their friends in the TLSC. They miss coming
to the meetings, but they live too far to make the trip at night. KaK11en says she is doing good, just worried about
Bill.
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Charlotte Henderson recently had to make a trip to the ER for b~eathing problems. After x-rays and lab tests,
the doctor decided to keep me overnight, mainly because the weather outside was freezing and strong winds,
and probably because of my age. I came home the next day with frescription. I doing fme, I just won't use
spray cleaners containing bleach while I have a chest cold. Bad combination.
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CONDOLENCES
CONDOLENCES
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We received the information that Jean W. Davis of the KW150
committee, passed away on Dec. 30, 2013 of Lymphoma. Jek
was Colonel Clark's right hand and assisted him on his trip 110
Houston to present awards, several years ago.
At the ceremony in Washington, Dick Halfer'
presented her with a Chapter Challenge Coin.
She received it with tears rolling down ~br
cheeks and said she would cherish it. (Pictured lis
Dick when he presented Jean with the coin.)
..~Jean will. be missed by all who knew her
J worked WIth her.
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Roy Oxenrider, a good friend of David
& Frances Velasco, passed away on December 15, 2013. Roy was a active member of the Army Chapter of the Chosin
Reservoir Assn.
He leaves his wife Mildred and daughter
Tamie Oxenrider, along with several
nieces and nephews. David & Frances
were privileged to have met him at an
Army Chapter of the Chosin Few Reunion
back in 1990.
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KOREAN WAR EXPERIENICES PROGRAM
By Bob Mitchell
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For the benefit of our newest members, we have a program that Has been in operation for a few years now
where Chapter members talk about their Korean War experiences at one of our General Meetings. The talks
are videotaped, and copies go to the speaker, to our Chapter records, to our webmaster and one copy goes to
the National Korean War Museum for their permanent archives. fhe webmaster posts the video on our
Chapter website, where friends and relatives can view it, no mattfr where they are. If you go to our website
at kwvahouston.org you can see those already there. To date, there are over 30 videos posted. You should
consider this opportunity to tell your story for the benefit of you families.
Four of those posted are of memI
bers now deceased and their families were very happy to have this memento of them to enjoy
To sign up for the program, contact Don Napp at 281-443-1809 6r at DONALD.NAPP51@gmail.com. Don
will sign you up and tell you how the program works and how to!prepare for it. For all you other members
who have not yet done so, there is plenty of room for you as well. Do it today. You won't regret it.
This program will give your children and children a visual account and written account, (as most of you will
need to write your thoughts down) of your activities during the ~ar. This is something everyone should
have, to pass on to their family.
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WREATH'S ACROSS
AMERICA-HdUSTON
The Wreath's Across Am~r~ca campaign
was a huge success ~hlS year.
THANK YOU EVERYONE!!
Anonymous
Ballard, Carlos & Martha
Bighouse, Bob ( in Memory
of Janie Bighouse)
Blair, Buddy
Carnero, Manny
Chavez, Jimmy
Consulate General of
Republic of Korea
Conte, Tom
Correa, Joseph (In memory
of Emilio Aguirrea,
Tom Davilla & Jose Lopez)
Daumann, Hank
Downey, Wallace
Duncan,Jim
Ehrlund, Chuck
Fitzmorris, Joan (in honor
of Tom Fitzmorris)
Fitzmorris, Mary Beth (in
honor of Tom Fitzmorris
Freeman, Abe
Fry, Hank
Graham, William
Green, Richard
Habinak, Albert
Halferty, Dick
Henderson, Lee
Hill, Joe
Hollan, Albert
Hollan, Albert
Hudson, Ronald
Jackson, John
Johnson, Arnold
Johnson, Max
Laird, Grace (in memory of
Charles Laird)
Ledford, Jack
Maillet, Bill
Maloy, Ted
Martinez, Henry (In memory
of Howard Nathan)
McLendon, Charles
McManners, Dorothy (In
memory of Arthur McManners)
Middlebrooks, Beverly (in
memory of Marvin Treadwell
Mitchell, Bob
Mitchell, Lee Edwin, (In
memory of Ben Mitchell)
Mixon, Tom
Moore, Mrs. W. L.
Morris, Roger
Mulrooney, Maureen (In
memory of Joe Mulrooney)
Munguia, 'Ilony
Napp, Don & Nelda
Nathan, Shirley (in memory
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Otis, Bob I
Pendarvis, Glenda (In memory of Floydl Pendarvis)
Pickle, Lemuel
Priger, Ray
Ramsey, Jeff
Ramsey, Jeff
Ramsey, Rod
Ruppert, Mariene S.
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Jim Duncan
Rod Ramsey
Roger Morris
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2005-07 - Buddy Blair
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Telling, Wayne
Velasco, David & Frances
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memory of Lester E. Williams)
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FRIENDSHIP ASSOCIATION
5815 CREEKWAYST.,SAN ANToJla
TEL:210-257-6082
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E-MAIL frwv625@yahoo.com
FOR SEPTEMBER 27 2014 TRIP
Korean Government
61st Anniversary
Special Invitation
fo~ KWV Revisit Korea Tour
of the Korean War Commemoration
Trip
JULY27 THRU OCT.03 (5N. 6D) OR JULY27 T1RU OCT.09{11N.12D) 2014
All Korean War Veterans and FJmily Members
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Korean Government pay 50% of the airfare for all Veterans and 30% for spouse
All Other expenses in Korea are fully coveredjbY the Korean government.
Youmay depart from
LAX. SFQ ATL
DFW. ORD. JFf(. lAD.
First Come First Served Basis (ONLY
1k SEATSAVAILABLE)
SEA.
Announced by Korean-American Friendship Association
POC- Won Pae Pal<,Tour Coordi~ator and Guide
Korean Wflr Veteran Served as KSC ('forean Service Corp.)
Attached to I1h
u.s. Army
from Oct. 25, 1950 to July 10, 1976
Due to limited seats, please register ASAp to confirm your seats
Complete
Tour Package cost·
Korean War Veteran pays $1,250.00/ for spouse or oAe family members $1,450.00
Fare will cover Round Trip, Non-Stop Service by Korean AIit; Room and Board and Motor
Coach (Cover 100% from after landing in Incheon, Koree')
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Korean Government Program only 5 nights and 6 days
Day of arrival is one night / day you depart is one day.
Korean Government Program Visit areas are:
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Panmunjeom, Chipyong-nl Koream War Museum, Folk village, Walker hill Korean show
and much more
(please refer your day by day itine~ary)
Extend your tour for $1,000. more
PP.
6 NIGHTS 7 DAYSMORE
After Korean Government Program Extended Tours - 6 ~ights and 7 days more for total of
12 nights and 13 days. Motor Coach for 6 days / Hotel Double Occupancy/Meals
and
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mo~
(Some meals will be your own, ie. During Freeway Travel Rest area - Snack Bar, ect And your own free time)
EXTEND TOUR VIS" AREAS ARE:
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lORN TRIANGLE(CHORWONVALLEy)-> WHITE HORS HILL->OPs->fD
N. KOREANINVASION TUNNEL->YANG-GU,
HEARTBREAKRIDGE->PUNCH BOWL-> OPS-> 4TH N. KOREAN INVASION TUNNEL->KANG-WON LAND RESORT
HOTEL (EAST COST (2N) ->Back to Yitaewon, Yong-san, Seoul, chlk-in
PLEASE REFER TO YOUR DAY BY DAY mNERARY/
Hamilton Hotel and free time. (2N)
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