| National Day of Remembrance May 1st 2008 Washington DC |
| MAY 1, 2009 FORGOTTEN HEROES OF THE COLD WAR NATIONAL DAY OF REMEMBRANCE The numbers of killed and wounded in Cold War Operations has been an unresolved matter for years, although VFW has recognized the number as being at least 382 hostile fire deaths at the hands of Communist forces. We believe the number should be much higher, and include operational losses such as the crew of 99 lost on the submarine USS Scorpion, lost at sea in May 1968. At numerous times during the Cold War, large losses were taken in ambiguous circumstances, and were often shrouded in secrecy. Combat deaths were classified as “accidents” due to political or security reasons, and thus the public at large (and too often, the next-of-kin) were denied the truth. We are determined that this will not remain so for those who gave their lives in silence during the Cold War. In addition, we would like to honor representative figures of little known or understood operation of the Cold War. On May 1 of each year, the American Cold War Veterans and cooperating organizations, including the White House Commission on Remembrance, will hold ceremonies at Arlington National Cemetery and at other locations in the United States (such as the USS Thresher/ USS Scorpion memorial at Seal Beach, California) to honor the men and women who were heroes of the Cold War. |
| American Cold War Veterans Association Inc. Plans Senate Breakfast |
1Feb2008
Dr. Frank Tims Ph.D. Announced today that the American Cold War Veterans Inc. is planning a Senate
breakfast with key members of the U.S. Senate on the Morning of 1May2008. All ACWV members that are
planning on attending are asked to contact Dr. Frank Tims, Scott L' Ecuyer, Sean Egan, Jerald Twillinger or
John Weaver as soon as possible. We need to get an approximate count to the Senator Clinton's Staff
ASAP.
Dr. Frank Tims Ph.D. Announced today that the American Cold War Veterans Inc. is planning a Senate
breakfast with key members of the U.S. Senate on the Morning of 1May2008. All ACWV members that are
planning on attending are asked to contact Dr. Frank Tims, Scott L' Ecuyer, Sean Egan, Jerald Twillinger or
John Weaver as soon as possible. We need to get an approximate count to the Senator Clinton's Staff
ASAP.
| 1May2008, CONGRESSIONAL BREAKFAST TOOK PLACE MAY 1 AT HART SENATE OFFICE BUILDING, WASHINGTON, DC FEATURED SPEAKER – CONGRESSMAN JOE WILSON (SC) ACWV LEADER RECOGNIZED BY SECRETARY OF THE ARMY Photos to follow soon. |
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