Operation Just Cause... May 2000
"The First Memorial Day of the New Millennium"
As with the previous May issues, this month's edition of the "The Moonduster Chronicles" will be dedicated to Memorial Day and the people that day is designated to honor. The new section for Special Tributes to Veterans will start this month also. Our tribute begins with the "Air Force Pararescuers".
If anyone has any information they would like to see included in the section devoted to the "Special Tributes to Veterans", feel free to send it to me in care of NL@ojc.org
Memorial Day Resource Guide
Doc's Memorial Day Page
Memorial Day Tribute..."I Remember"
Memorial Day Memorial Day was observed for the first time in the United States -- at the request of General John A. Logan, the
national commander of the Grand Army of the Republic. It was first called Decoration Day because the General had seen women decorating graves of Civil War heroes.
WASHINGTON, May 23, 2000 -- The British called it "The
Great Silence," as if there had never been a moment's
silence in the world before.
The Great Silence marked the 11th hour of the 11th day of
the 11th month in 1918 -- the moment marking the armistice
ending the fighting during World War I. All over Great
Britain, people stopped where they were and reflected on
the sacrifice of a generation in the trenches of the Great
War. The Great Silence continues in England, and now
something comparable will happen in the United States.
"We want to put memorial back in Memorial Day," said
Carmella LaSpada, event coordinator for the National Moment
of Remembrance.
The National Moment of Remembrance calls for all Americans
to stop at 3 p.m. local time on Memorial Day -- wherever
they are -- and take one minute to think of the Americans
who died to ensure freedom around the world.
LaSpada said the White House is asking radio stations to
play "Taps" during the Moment. "We selected 3 p.m. because
that is the time of the day that the majority of Americans
are out enjoying the freedom for which these people died,"
she said.
She said she hopes the moment becomes a new American
tradition. DoD officials encourage service members to
participate. "At Army posts, on ships at sea, on Air Force
bases -- wherever people may be at that time -- they should
participate in the moment," she said.
Please visit The National Moment of
Remembrance Website Cmsgt. Thomas Moore Please remember my dad, Cmsgt. Thomas Moore, USAF POW MIA and his friends,
CMSGT's Samule Adams and Charles Dusing, who served at Tan Son Nhut Air Base .
and all the men who served there, with the 6250th, and the 377th Air Force.
and to Cpt Richard Rich, USN MIA.
And please thank all the veterans from Chris and I. Memorial Day is for them and families to thank them and remember our loved ones.
Diane Moore,NREMT-Paramedic
They say this is a holiday,
Schools are closed on Monday,
Do we understand the meaning,
The thirteen stripes for colonies,
Fifty stars for states with freedom,
Again I'll go to Washington, Tears will fill my eyes again,
Today I ask one favor, Memorial Day Stories and Poems
05/30/70 Charles R. Duke CIV
This month the OJC Newsletter will pay tribute to a specific group of veterans. We have taken suggestions from our readers on what group they would like to see featured. If you have special groups of veterans in mind, please send your ideas to NL@ojc.org Taken from Pararescue.com Mission Statement
Pararescuemen provided continued support to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration's (NASA) Skylab missions. Presently, Pararescuemen are providing rescue support to the space shuttle program. Pararescuemen have constantly trained to remain responsive to NASA's needs."
Years later, after dad was lost, mom instilled in his children just how
special these group of men were and continue to be. When others are unable
to go into areas for rescue, the men or Pararescue are called upon to go in
and get the job done. I have been told by some men who were rescued that
there is no sweeter sound on earth to a pilot than that of a Jolly Green
Helicopter.
I know that there is no better group than those that would lay down their
lives "That Others May Live". The motto of the Pararescueman, yet so very
much more.
Today, I have been blessed with the honor of finding several men who either
knew dad as a PJ or as an Instructor. I have had several of his students
tell me that they owe their survival so what my dad taught them. Those words
make me so proud that tears still well up in my eyes. My dad loved his job
but for these men, it was more than just a job. It was a way of life. A
choice that for them there was no other. I have asked many of these men if
they would change anything, only to find that they all would go back today
and do the exact same thing.
Recently at a concert here in Clearwater called Vet Rock 2000, I decided to
honor my father by wearing the illustrious Maroon Beret which signifies the
Pararescueman. I had not been on the concert ground for more than 30 minutes
when a man came up and asked me where I got the beret. I politely explained
that it was my fathers and that I wear it to honor him. He gave me a big hug
and the quietly said that he too had dawned the beret from 61-73. This was
the first time I ever wore the beret and I never expected to find anyone so
quickly who had served in such an elite group that to the best of my
knowledge there are only 300 of them world wide at any given time.
I would like to thank Barb for listing these elite men, my hero’s for the
special tribute for the month of May.
I would also like to thank some of these men, Mike McKendry, Chuck McGrath,
Geno Nardi (on high bird when dad’s chopper went down), Charlie Aldeen (on
high bird when dad’s chopper went down), Richard Steed, Steve Jones, Bill
Vargas and so many more who have taught me so much about my father, his life
choice and time in Vietnam. Because of these men I have gained a better
picture of the painting I call dad. They have helped fill in this canvas of
life that was his.
In closing, I would like to thank those who gave the ultimate sacrifice (too
many to mention so I will list those that I do know of):
Steven H. Adams, Larry W. Maysey, James D. Locker, Charles D. King, William
D. Pruett, William C. Sutton, James R. Thomas, Raymond J. Crow, Raymond A.
Wagner, Allen J. Avery, James D. Plieman, William H. Pitsenbarger (currently
trying to bestow the MOH), Robert L. Berry, Harry M. Cohen, David M. Davison,
Paul L. Jenkins, Michael F. Dean, William R. Pearson. Those who returned
after the war:
Arthur N. Black, Arthur M. Cormier.
Those who have been lost since the Vietnam War ended:
Justin Wotasik, Jesse Stewart, Wayne Jones.
Special note from the book Pararescue: 50 years
Nineteen U.S. Air Force enlisted men received the Air Force Cross during the
course of the Vietnam War. Of those men, ten were pararescuemen, three
others were also in Air Rescue and Recovery Service crew members.
US Pararescue...that others may live
US Air Force Pararesue (PJ's)
Guys like Gene Nardi, Jim Thomas,
Dick Crowley, Al Avery, Mike Morris, 'Pick' Pickleseimer, Henry Kirk,
'Harv'
Harvey and others. There always were enough of them to partner up with us
'kids' and watch out for us. And whether 'They' realized at the time,
'They'
were us 'Kids' role models. I thank you 'older' PJ's for all you did for
your Country and what you did for us. And thanks to the families of Jim
Thomas and Al Avery for allowing me the privilege of serving with them.
God Bless all of you and your families.
Charlie Aldean PJ Danang Mar 71- Mar 72
Armed Forces Day May 20, 2000
Armed Forces Day Message from the Secretary of Defense
Today, you carry the torch of this rich tradition of faithful
and devoted service here at home and around the globe. Wherever
you serve, whether patrolling the waters of the Pacific, risking
all in the no-fly zones over Iraq, or maintaining peace in the
Balkans, you are the finest force for peace the world has ever
known. You are a truly inspiring team that holds tremendous hope
and opportunity for people the world over.
On this fiftieth Armed Forces Day, the American people join me
in expressing our profound gratitude to you, aware that your
commitment to this nation does not come without peril or price.
Duty often calls for prolonged periods away from family and
home, in missions that can be difficult and dangerous. So it is
truly fitting that we pause on this day to recognize these
sacrifices and to honor you, patriots whose passion and
dedication preserve the blessings of freedom every day.
As your Secretary of Defense, my message for you today is
simple, and a feeling shared by all Americans: We need you. We
are enormously proud of you. We thank you for your selfless
service.
William S. Cohen
Related Site of Interest: Armed Forces Day, May 2000 Website Armed Forces Day 2000 Message From the
Today, that tradition continues by honoring the
2.7 million men and women in uniform. Scattered
across the globe, you enforce no-fly zones in
Iraq, patrol the demilitarized zone in Korea,
provide a safe and secure environment in the
Balkans, and continue to train to ensure
responsiveness should the Nation call.
Perhaps the most important lesson we have learned
over the last 50 years is that the backbone and
strength of the Armed Forces is our people.
Although our equipment is top-notch and uses
cutting-edge technology, our success remains tied
to the men and women who serve loyally, who serve
ably, and who serve proudly.
President Roosevelt once said a requirement for a
good citizen is that he should be willing and able
to pull his own weight. To all the men and women
who answered the call to public service, thank you
for pulling your own weight and helping make this
country the envy of the world. You are truly
America's Best, and I salute each of you for your
dedication, loyalty, and hard work.
May God bless you and may God continue to bless
America.
Sincerely,
FORT GEORGE G. MEADE, Md., May 16, 2000 -- For the first time in
recent memory, the Department of Defense's Armed Forces Day
poster has been designed by a service member.
This year's selection, a tribute to the men and women who have
served in the military since the first Armed Forces Day in 1950,
was designed by Air Force Master Sgt. Douglas Sanderson, a
graphic artist and graphics instructor at the Defense Information
School here.
"It's pretty neat," said Sanderson, a native of Colorado Springs,
Colo. "When I did it, I guess I didn't really think they were
going to select it. It turned out to be a pretty big deal."
The poster selection is part of the annual Armed Forces Day
program coordinated by the Department of Defense through the
American Forces Information Service. In past years, commercial
artists were contracted to do the poster artwork, but Lois
Nutwell, a visual information specialist at AFIS, said the agency
decided to try something different for the 50th anniversary.
Nutwell went to the information school with past posters, talked
to instructors and tried to recruit them into designing a 2000
poster. Sanderson said the response was lukewarm.
"It didn't look like anyone wanted to contribute," he said.
"Nobody was raising their hands. I thought the school should be
represented." His previous Armed Forces Day experience was
limited to producing flyers and seating charts at the graphics
shop of Peterson Air Force Base, Colo., but he took a chance. He
called Nutwell and volunteered his services.
"In the beginning, they were saying there was a possibility of it
becoming a stamp," he recalled. "I thought, 'Why not?'" He knew
the project would give him and his command good exposure, he
said, so, using photographic and illustrative computer programs
and working mainly at home, he created a mock-up and sent it to
Nutwell. She in turn forwarded the proposal to Bill Harris, the
DoD Armed Forces Day coordinator.
"I thought it would be apropos for somebody wearing the uniform
to be the one who designed the poster, so I contacted Doug
directly," Harris said. "I asked him to send me a couple of
samples. What he sent me was good, very similar to the one we
have now."
Sanderson's original submission contained an American flag as a
backdrop, with the names of different campaigns and battles laid
in over the top, in the style of the Vietnam memorial, and
bordered by various campaign ribbons.
But the real work began once Sanderson's submission was selected.
"I worked on it for about three months with Mr. Harris,"
Sanderson recalled. "He was like my art director. He'd send me an
e-mail about every other day suggesting a change." He'd make the
change and send Harris a digital photo of the modified poster.
His original, for instance, had all the service logos on it, but
no people.
"They wanted to make it more personal," he said. "I got the idea
of putting the faces of the troops on there." Sanderson removed
the service logos and then spent many hours at libraries, on the
Internet and looking through compact discs to find images of
military people of various services, nationalities and sexes over
the last 50 years.
"I tried to get every service and nationality represented from
every war or conflict -- pretty much did a lot of research," he
said." The result is 18 ghost-like representative service members
overlaid on the flag background.
"I don't know if you can see it, but if you look at the shape of
the heads, they form a rainbow," he said. "Most people probably
won't notice that."
And the border of ribbons changed. Sanderson's original
submission contained only campaign and operational ribbons.
"I went back to him and said, 'You know, that's a great idea,
but... ,'" Harris said. He pointed out a lot of service members
being honored didn't see combat, but earned medals for service by
controlling the DMZ in Korea, or patrolling the Cold War East
German border, or flying supply missions into Greenland.
Sanderson added ribbons for service medals and service awards. He
still wasn't done. "Mr. Harris was adamant about me putting
reservist medals in there. He said, 'You don't have any reservist
ribbons,' Sanderson recalled.
"My hat's off to him for going back and doing the research and
finding all those ribbons," Harris remarked.
The last change involved the text denoting the different battles
and campaigns.
"Eventually we came to the conclusion that putting the
inscriptions of all the different campaigns in the background
looked too busy," Harris said. "We asked him to take those out,
which he did."
But, according to Sanderson, not without some reluctance.
"I had the Korean War, Vietnam, Desert Storm, all that stuff on
there like it was a reflection in a wall, and that looked pretty
cool," he said. "I guess they thought it was too busy, but I
liked it." Even with the compromises, he said, he believes the
poster's message is clear.
"It all comes down to the soldier, the pilot, the actual people
who served their country," he said. "It's a celebration of what
they've done."
After some fine-tuning, Sanderson had created a finished product
that DoD accepted, then printed in 70,000 copies for distribution
to military installations and activities nationwide. The image
also graces the front of 50,000 cachet envelopes that will be
distributed from the Pentagon bearing a special Armed Forces Day
50th anniversary stamp cancellation. Four 8-by-4 panels made with
Sanderson's flag backdrop will become part of a permanent display
at the Pentagon.
"We're getting a lot of mileage out of it," Harris said.
"Everybody likes it. It really does represent the military, and
especially the occasion of the 50th anniversary of Armed Forces
Day. I think it's a great tribute to the military to have someone
in uniform actually design the poster."
"This is probably the most exposure for anything I've ever done,"
Sanderson said. And recognition: He will receive the Joint
Service Commendation Medal in a May 17 Pentagon ceremony from
Army Gen. Richard B. Myers, vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of
Staff.
(Navy Petty Officers 1st class Mark Therien and Mark Kettenhofen
are photojournalism instructors at the Defense Information
School, Fort Meade, Md.)
Related Site of Interest:
WASHINGTON, May 18, 2000 -- Air Force Gen. Richard B.
Myers, the new vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff,
hosted a three-event ceremony at the Pentagon May 17 in
celebration of the 50th anniversary of Armed Forces Day.
The ceremony highlighted an award to the first service
member to design the Armed Forces Day poster in the 50-year
history of the event; the issuance of a U.S. Postal Service
special pictorial cancellation and Armed Forces Day cachet;
and a ribbon cutting opening a 50th Armed Forces Day
anniversary exhibit.
The poster art was designed by Air Force Master Sgt.
Douglas J. Sanderson, a team leader and instructor in the
basic graphics course at the Defense Information School,
Fort Meade, Md. Myers presented the sergeant the Joint
Service Commendation Medal in recognition of his winning
design.
The U.S. Postal Service printed special business-size
cachet envelopes using Sanderson's poster and arranged for
a commemorative 50th anniversary Armed Forces Day
cancellation.
Luvenia D. Broussard, the Postal Service's Washington
customer relations coordinator, said the special
cancellation would be offered at the Pentagon from May 17
to May 19 and at Andrews Air Force Base, Md., from May 19
to May 21.
"The cachet is considered a collectible once you receive
the postmark," she said. "It represents a very significant
time in our lives and history because it honors the people
who serve in the military."
Attendees at the ceremony were given 50th anniversary
packets stuffed with bookmarks, kitchen magnets, foil-
covered 50th anniversary chocolate coins and a 50th
anniversary cachet envelope. Some purchased 33-cent 1999
"Honoring Those Who Served" stamps from postal workers, who
then applied the 50th anniversary cancellation.
Persons desiring the cancellation but who can't make it to
the Pentagon or Andrews can obtain the postmark until June
17 by writing to:
Special Cancellation Unit
"You need to indicate that your request is for the 50th
anniversary of Armed Forces Day postmark, and you must
include your own stamped, self-addressed return envelope,"
Broussard noted.
Myers and John Nolan, deputy postmaster general, cut a
ribbon opening the Pentagon's 50th anniversary of the Armed
Forces Day exhibit. The exhibit contains pictures from
Armed Forces Day events held around the world over the past
50 years. It depicts the progression of military vehicles,
weapons, training and uniforms through the past 50 years.
Related Sites of Interest:
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Benefits continuing efforts to raise public awareness for the POW/MIA Issue
Lou Yanni
The walk started at Borough Hall in Bogota and ended up at The American Legion, Clifford Dunn Post No. 117. The outdoor
ceremonies consisted of the presentation of the colors, a prayer, and wreath presentation. Roll was called for each name of New
Jersey's missing heroes, followed by the response of "Absent" and the tolling of a bell. "Taps" was then played before we moved
to the inside ceremonies.
Once we assembled inside, we were welcomed, said the Pledge of Allegiance, and sang the National Anthem. After the
Invocation we heard from several guest speakers. A few of the things that stand out in my mind is an email which Donald Bann,
organizer of the event, received from a woman in Indiana. She said the only thing that kept her from attending was the First
Communion of a relative. Another is the story of a wife who's husband has not returned from Viet Nam. She's kept the same car
they had acquired before he left, still waiting for him to come home. We were told of the crew of BARON 52, shot down while
observing the "Ho Chi Minh Trail" after the Peace Accords were signed. 23 fragments were recovered from a crash site,
returned, and examined. The Central Identification Laboratory in Hawaii admitted that these fragments could not be proven to be
of human origin. On 27 March 1996, "burial" of the fragments took place at Arlington National Cemetery. Our government tells
their families that the "case has been resolved." What a travesty!
The event closed with a benediction and the singing of God Bless America. After that, some fine chow was served and we had a
chace to chat with one another.
A card was signed by all those in attendance and will be placed at the Viet Nam Veterans Memorial
Wall sometime in the near future.
I would like to thank a couple of fine gentlemen who served with the U.S. Merchant Marine, Thomas J Clossey and Louis
Gautier who adopted me into the Merchant Marine and asked me to fall into the formation alongside them for the walk. Thanks
again guys, and thanks for your service to our country, and not forgetting. Thanks also to Donald Bann who started the event and
I'll see you next year. Thanks to all those who participated and for remembering those who have yet to return home.
Never Forget!!! Let's bring them all home. Tim Beeck - concerned citizen and veteran.
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Guidelines for the award. Thanking you all for your time.
Tibbo
Virtual POW/MIA Bracelet Page and request one for yourself!
The Adoption Team is proud to have Richard T. Rannells as a part of the team. Richard is from Ohio, and a former member of the USCG and USMC and now is a computer tech for MidWest Micro. We truly are fortunate to have him on the team and look forward to his help to bring all the POW/MIA(s) back home.
Besides being on the Adoption Team Rich is also helping Jeff to create and send out the ever-growing amount of requests for the Virtual POW/MIA bracelets.
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May 2000 Recipients
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Ghosts
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Go for Broke" Regiment Lives Duty, Honor, Country
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Military Policewomen Honored at National Memorial
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May 30, 1868
By Jim Garamone
American Forces Press Service
Sent in by: Nora Moore
The Circle Of Life
~Author Unknown~
Submitted by: Pattie
parades with high school bands,
Sales at all department stores,
mini flags at little stands.
and the kids will go to play,
But for the men they say we honor,
they're not allowed to pray.
of the folded flag upon my desk?
A reminder of the friends we lost,
and so many thousands of the rest.
that many died to save,
But today there's streets and buildings,
standing high upon their grave.
each state with men who died,
With fatherless sons and daughters,
and the million tears they cried.
I'll read the names upon The Wall,
Of the brave young men who gave their lives,
and answered freedom's call.
but my heart will fill with pride,
To know these fallen heroes,
once stood by my side.
please read these words I've shared,
Find someone who served your country,
and just tell them that you cared.
by Marsha Burks Megehee
May 30th
05/30/62 Daniel A. Gerber CIV
05/30/66 David B. Hatcher USAF Mt. Airy, NC
05/30/68 Frank C. Iodice USMC
05/30/70 Tomohara Ishi CIV JAPAN
05/30/70 Kit T. Mark CIV
05/30/67 James P. Mehl USN Belle Harbor, NY
05/30/62 Archie E. Mitchell CIV Ellensburg, WA
05/30/68 Albert J. Potter USMC
05/30/68 Lewis P. Smith II USAF Bellefonte, PA
05/30/62 Eleanor A. Vietti CIV Houston, TX
Sent in by Kimmie
"One of the most dramatic events involving Pararescue scuba action was at the termination of the Gemini 8 space flight. When the decision was made to halt the mission due to difficulties encountered by Astronauts David Scott and Neil Armstrong, rescue forces on alert at stations in the far east went into action. A rescue crew from Naha Air Base, Okinawa, flew to the predicted splashdown area and arrived in time to see the spacecraft hit the water.
Three Pararescuemen parachuted into the ocean and had flotation equipment attached within 20 minutes. The Pararescuemen stayed with the astronauts until a Navy destroyer arrived three hours later to take them all aboard.
James R. Thomas USAF Walton Beach, FL
James Manor USAF Panama City, FL
Charles D. King USAF Muscatine, IA
Steven H. Adams USAF Spencer, IA
Raymond A. Wagner USAF Evansville, IN
Larry W. Maysey USAF Chester, NJ
David E. Pannabecker USAF Wolmelsdorf, PA
Raymond J. Crow, Jr. USAF Salt Lake City, UT
Graphic courtesy of: Li'l Doc's Patriotic/MIA Graphics
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
Henry H. Shelton
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
Special to the American Forces Pres Service
American Forces Press Service
900 Brentwood Road, NE
Washington, DC 20066-9998
May 2000
Hello. As a friend of one of the Widows of the AOWAC Website
I feel it would be great if their site was some-how linked to your website. As a former marine and photographer
I'm helping theses gals out here in long Beach all I can. Thanks in part to City Long Beach, Councilman Jerry Shultz and a VVA Chapter 756 has secured a park for the placement of a Huey Helicopter, which be will used as the focal point of the Manorial. The Manorial will have the names of 103 local casualties, from Long Beach. Thank you for your time.
Departs Staging Area: 11:30 am
Staging Area: Norristown High School
Location: Whitehall Road
Directions: Take the Norristown Exit of the PA Turnpike, go Germantown Pike West to Whitehall Road, make a left turn, ¼ mile Norristown High School will be on the right side
Destination: Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Philadelphia
Jim - 1-610-275-6421
Russ - 1-215-362-7989
Big Lou's Freedom Now Page
April 30, 2000
Tim Beeck Home Page!
Inviting all Webmasters to submit their Military websites to our World Top 100
Military Websites Topsite List. All Military websites are welcome to be submitted to our World Top 100
Military Websites.
All we ask in return is that you put a graphic or text link on your website. That all Banners must be limit to 470 X 60 or smaller. You are also welcome to apply for our World Top 100 Military Websites Award
of Excellence
1. Sign our Guestbook.
2. Vote for our website.
3. Award must be linked back to us.
Peter J. Tibbett
Being a part of Operation Just Cause and their adoption team I receive many requests for adoptions and other things.
Jeff Grote
When working on my web site I came up with an idea for listing and linking the POW/MIA bio/incident information on a Virtual POW/MIA Bracelet on my site. I then changed my Mom's site by adding the Bracelet links.
Over a period of time my Mom and I started getting requests from people visiting the site asking how they could get a POW/ MIA Bracelet for their web site and their POW/MIA. As the requests increased I put up a web site that allows people to order their POW/MIA Virtual Bracelets. Since that time I have had over 1,300 hits on the page and have made over 300 bracelets for use on the Internet. I am now getting a friend to help me send out the bracelets because the job has grown beyond what I can do alone.
I am proud to be a part of OJC and the Adoption Team but I am also proud that I have found my own little way to spread the POW/MIA message and help others make a web site for their own POW/MIA.
So please feel free to check out the:
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