The Graybeards - Korean War Veterans Association

July 27, 2000 ceremonies remembering the Korean War Armistice 47
years ago, at The Villages, Florida. Shown (l to r) Lake County Chapter
169 , KWVA members Arthur Dube, Paul Russell and Jackie Gleason
Tower, Clermont. All monies received will be dedicated to the
Chapter’s education fund. Chapter members will be involved
teaching our youngsters of the sacrifices made by Americans in
the creation and defense of our great country. Pamphlets and
other educational materials will be purchased and distributed to
the participants.
Conley Kidd of Fruitland Park was appointed Chapter
Entertainment Chairman by President Madeline. Mr. Kidd was
responsible for the planning and implementation of the Chapters
successful family picnic meeting at Hickory Point State Park,
Taveres this past April. He is looking into the feasibility of the
members and their families taking a trip to Homosassa Springs
this October.
(Thank you Joseph for photo and letter. We also thank Jennifer
for remembering her grandfather. Keep up the good work in
remembering our war and our veterans in Florida.)
Members of our Chapter Standing (rear) Ron Regan, middle, left to right)
Carol Becker, Chapter Historian, Isiah Hatcher, Chapter Sgt-at Arms, Paul
Russell and Mrs. Isiah Hatcher, (front left to right) Arthur Dube (Ass’t
Honor Guard Cmdr) holding Chapter Mascot Sgt. Elmo and Ray Wilkinson,
Chapter QM. Carol Becker is a Gold Star Widow and Arthur Dube and Paul
Russell had brothers killed in action in Korea. (Thank you Joe Turner for
photo and letter. We will try to print other photos in a later issue. A good
looking group of people.)
Eagle Chapter of New York.
Tom Gaffney, (standing with cap) President FL. Dept., KWVA standing with
Director Joe Turner. Other Chapter members are seated around the table at
meeting/picnic in Hickory State Park, Tavares, FL .
TOP: Color Guard of the Rockland County Eagle Chapter. They do
Graveside Services and march in many parades. BELOW: This may be
another photo of the Color Guard.—Ed.
(I am hoping both or at least one of these photos was sent in by Rocco
Marcarelli. I have two letters. One asking me why I did not print his first
photo and another asking me to print both photos. Sometimes things do
go astray and it would help if some identifying label or non transferable
identification of those in the photo were on the back. If the photos above
are mislabeled please let me know. Editor.)
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