Sep/Oct 2005 - Korean War Veterans Association

Baldy,” was listed as MIA until April 2005.
The Bellar family was surprised to learn that Lowell’s
remains had been recovered. But, DNA tests matched his
remains to Bellar’s sister and niece. So, they chose to have him
buried at home, rather than in Arlington National Cemetery.
Chapter 29 members participated prominently in the full military
burial.
Members of different veterans’ organizations wait to salute as the hearse
carrying Bellar’s remains passes by
29 members participating in the final march at Munster Community
Veterans Memorial, Munster, IN: (L-R) Stan Klekot, Mell Rangel, Alonso
Solis, Eliseo Castaneda, Douglas Handley, Tony DallaCosta, Peter Chang,
Warren Eubanks
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Sam Sgambellone
Chapter members hold regular meetings, but they have an
added twist: a KWVA BBS. The BBS stands for Breakfast Bull
Session. These meetings are held monthly, when members gather
for an informal get-together at a local restaurant.
51’s President Frank Russo at
recent BBS
Jim Meeker getting the news at a 51
BBS
LEFT: The rifle, helmet, and dog tags were posted at the beginning of the
procession. RIGHT: The Highland, IN, and Munster, IN, Fire Departments
raised a large American flag across Calumet Avenue, under which the procession
passed
Commander
Eliseo Castaneda
(L) and 1st VP
Douglas Handeley
(R) holding 29’s
banner
51’s BBS is well attended
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The Graybeards September - October 2005