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MANVILLE: Victims of an uncertain war are saluted

VFW holds Korean War remembrance ceremony

By Mary Ellen Day, Special to the News
   Veterans remembered Tuesday night, June 25, those who were in the Korean War with a service at the VFW Post 2290 on Washington Avenue, Manville. The ceremony was conducted outside by the monument with veterans, Boy Scouts, friends, family and guests in attendance.
   Commander Charles Goodyear the assemblage was to commemorate comrades of the armed forces “who have answered the final call during the Korean War.”
   ”The Korean War had been an unusual conflict from the beginning,” said Cmdr. Goodyear. “President Truman insisted that it was a police action. However, we the members of Post 2290 will not forget our comrades that were killed and wounded in this war.”
   Members of the VFW and Ladies Auxiliary President Joyce Tanalski placed red, white and blue carnations, along with a small wreath, on the monument. A Color Guard fired three volleys, with taps following.
   Guests were introduced by Cathy Glen-Henkel, past state Ladies Auxiliary president and a member of Post 2290’s auxiliary.
   Borough Council President Ed Komoroski thanked the VFW for hosting the ceremony.
   ”Hopefully the residents and the youth of this town will realize that their freedom was given not bought and earned by you guys the men and women of our Armed Forces,” he said.
   VFW District Commander Joe Bennett said the war was especially hard on the Marine Corps.
   ”The casualties were high and Americans back then did not understand why so many had to die for a war seemed to be shortly concluded by negotiations,” he said.
   State VFW Commander Art Taylor said a few words.
   Other guests included state VFW Ladies Auxiliary President Deborah McLendon, Vince Bartolone, and Borough Council members Susan Asher and Steve Szabo, who is also a member of VFW Post 2290.