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Obtain a Korean War Veterans Memorial Granite Wall Momento.... The Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Charles C. Krulak presenting the “Navy Cross” posthumously awarded to their brother, to the Keenan brothers: (l - r) Ralph, James, Michael, Richard and Paul Keenan. WESTERN UNION MR THOMAS F KEENAN 43 MATHER ST DORCHESTER MASS ANOTHER REPORT RECEIVED FROM THE COM- MANDING OFFICER OF THE FIRST DIVISION STATES THAT YOUR SON MADE THE REQUEST THAT PFC CATON AM PVT HOLL WRITE TO YOU IN CASE OF INJURY. PRIOR TO BEING KILLED IN ACTION ON 26 MARCH 1953 YOUR SON HAD BEEN TREATED FOR TEMPORARY BLINDNESS DUE TO SAND IN THE EYES CAUSED BY EXPLODING SHELL. UPON TREATMENT HE WAS RETURNED TO FULL DUTY. THE LETTER[S] TO YOU BY PFC CATON AND PVT HOLL [WERE] WRITTEN AT THIS TIME. AGAIN MY SINCEREST SYMPATHY IS EXTENDED TO YOU. VICE ADMIRAL J L HOLLOWAY JR CHIEF OF NAVAL PERSONNEL WASHINGTON DC Transcript of letter from WM. E. Beaven Ltjg MC USNR Death Notice of a Member of KWVA 4/12/53 Dear Mr. Keenan, This is simply a note to express my own deepest sympathy concerning the loss of your son who was under my command and direct supervision at the time of his death on Vegas. As Bn. Surgeon, I got to know your son very personally and I can honestly say he was one of the most courageous and professionally capable corpsman that we had on the line. The amount of work he accomplished on his last night was an inspiration to every officer and man that came under his responsibility. If there is anything that we can do in anyway, we will be more than glad to help out. Sincerely, Wm. E. Beaven LTjg MC USNR The following notice is submitted for publication: Name of deceased __________________________________________________ Date of death ______________________________________________________ Department/Chapter__________________________________________________ Home of record ____________________________________________________ Army Navy Marine Corps Air Force Coast Guard Other ____________________________________________________________ Primary Unit of service during Korean War Submitted by ______________________________________________________ Relationship to deceased ______________________________________________ Send to: Membership, P.O. Box 10806, Arlington, VA 22210 The momento is an authentic piece of the “Academy Black” granite, quaried in California and fabricated in Minnesota, used to create the mural wall of the Korean War Veterans Memorial in Washington, DC. Each piece is numbered with a brass plate and includes a certificate of authenticity. This beautiful commemorative is a tribute to you, as a Veteran, who fought in the Korean War. Available as a 3 1/4” x 6” x 1 1/4” free-standing piece for $19.95 or as a wall plaque recessed into a 7” x 9” x 1” oak frame for $31.95 (add $3.95S&H). Order from KWVA Commemorative, 1975 West County Rd B-2 Ste 1, St. Paul, MN 55113. State and local taxes apply. Call toll free (800) 732-2611 for further information or see order form in previous issues of “The Graybeards.” Submissions to The Graybeards Readers are welcome to submit letters, poems, articles, notes and stories to The Graybeards for publication. Submissions are selected for publication on the basis of suitability, length, and timeliness. Opinions and comments published are the sole responsibility of the author. Official opinions of the Korean War Veterans Association appear under “Official Announcements.” Page 60 The Graybeards
Korean War Veterans National Museum and Library — Progress Report Museum Update - February 1, 2000 Wednesday, January 12, 2000 was a very memorable day for the Korean War Veterans National Museum and Library. 1. Treasurer, Merle Sims and I were able to make the last payment to the Tuscola National Bank for our eleven acres of land. At the January meeting the Board of Trustees approved this final payment. They also approved the purchase of the second eleven acres in late January. 2. Congressman Tom Ewing of the 15th Congressional District that represents Tuscola, IL called a Press Conference at our office. He announced that the Chairman of Veterans Affairs and the Chairman of the Appropriations Committee are his Co-sponsors. We are very pleased to have his support. He hopes that his efforts will start more interest in the Korean War and ultimately help our museum. Four television stations and several newspaper reporters attended the press conference and also interviewed Congressman Ewing. 3. I am pleased to announce that our year-end financial reports have been completed and they show that we are in good shape. We will have these audited and made public. The Building Fund has provided enough income to complete the land acquisition and the related expenses and the operating fund is also in the black, however, we are limited in funds for advertising. I would again like to state that our Officers and Board of Trustees pay their own expenses for travel, meals, gas etc. I want to thank them for their dedication and willingness to absorb these expenses. I want to compliment the Board of Trustees and all persons that have been involved in creating our Wall of Honor and Wall of Remembrance tiles. This tile program has provided much of the building fund money that enabled us to acquire this building site. There are several projects that are being discussed at the time. 2nd Vice President Korean War Veterans National MuseumConvention Center Wall Tiles 8” x 2” CONVENTION CENTER TILE William O’Brien and his committee are investigating various Fund Raising alternatives. Trustee and Building Chairman, Jere Crise and his committee are reviewing our needs for the building and exhibits. The Board of Trustee approved the contract with a local architect to prepare a site plan and related plans. These should be completed by March. Also we are looking at grants that may be available. What can you do? Join Us!!! Until we break ground you can still become a Charter Member of the Museum and Library. We, of course will accept memberships after that time also. If you are not able to join us as a member, you may support us with a gift to the General Operating Fund or the Building Fund. Also please contact your Congressional and Senatorial representative and ask them to support the H Res. 320. They can contract Congressman Tom Ewing for information on the resolution. Robert Kenney, President E-mail: kwmuseum@advancenet.net Web Site: www.theforgottenvictory.org Tiles for the convention center wall of the National Museum are available for purchase in three categories: $300 - bronze tile; $500 - silver tile; $1,000 - gold tile. Proceeds from the sale of tiles go into the building fund to purchase land and construct the national museum. Three lines of text are available on each tile. Fill out the order form below to purchase a tile in your name or in memory of a special friend or veteran you would like to honor: ORDER FORM Check appropriate category: $300 -bronze; $500 -silver; $1,000 -gold. Three lines of text as follows (type or print clearly); (1) __________________________________________________________________________________________________ (19 characters per line, including spaces & hyphens) (2) __________________________________________________________________________________________________ (31 characters per line, including spaces & hyphens) (3) __________________________________________________________________________________________________ (31 characters, including spaces & hyphens) Name, address, phone number of person ordering tile: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ Mail check or money order to: Korean War Veterans National Museum & Library, PO Box 16, Tuscola, IL 61953 USA. January/February, 2000 Page 61
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