VETERANS DAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2006
The designated Color and Honor Guard of the KWVA, participated in ceremonies on Veterans Day. National President
Lou Dechert, the KWVA member of the Veterans Day National Committee was also a participant. Earlier in the day
Member Edwin Buckman, Chapter 270) and his wife attended the annual White House Breakfast as the KWVA invitee and
guest for 2006.
Wreaths were placed at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Arlington National Cemetery, and at the
Korean War Veterans Memorial on the Mall in Washington. A National wreath was placed at the Korean War Veterans Memorial on the Mall following the
Arlington ceremonies.
Chapter 299 was invited to provide the 2006 National Honor and Color Guard for the Veterans Day activities.
Chapter 142 has been invited to be the 2007 National Honor and Color Guard for the National Ceremonies on Veterans
Day.
(Posted 11/13/06) |