Editor's Corner
A WELL DESERVED SALUTE TO
VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS (VFW)
I had the privilege and honor of addressing the VFW Post 10822 membership as their guest speaker during their first meeting in the 21st century. Post 10822 has a membership of approximately 120 veterans ranging from World War II to Korean Conflict, Vietnam, Gulf Desert War and other commissioned assignments in different parts of the world. VFW Post 10822 is headed by Commander John Sears who was a Korean War veteran and Quarter Master Patrick J. Callahan, a colonel who served both in WWII and Vietnam. Both gentlemen deserve a great deal of credit for their time and devotion to the Post. They assemble every fourth Monday of the month and they maintain a full agenda in their meetings.
For the benefit of our younger readers who have not participated in any war, during World War II more than 400,000 Americans lost their lives and an additional 670,000 were wounded. We owe a lot to these over one million men and women who made the supreme sacrifice for their country. If the United States of America is recognized as a world leader and power today, it is because of the great sacrifice and commitment made by these one million men and women. Come this May 28th, which falls on the fourth Monday of the month, let us pay the proper respect to all veterans of foreign wars as we celebrate Memorial Day. Let us pay tribute to the memory of a friend or loved one who made the ultimate sacrifice.
World War II veterans is a rapidly-diminishing generation. Thousands are lost every year because of old age or other incurable causes. I cannot think of a more appropriate tribute than the completion of The WWII Memorial which is scheduled to be built in Washington, D.C., between the Washington Monument and the Lincoln Memorial, before this grand old generation of courage and nobility vanishes into history. May God bless each and everyone of them.
James C. Stathis
Associate Editor
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