| In spite of the slim amount of money available for supplies, monthly internet connection fee for
Lynnita's computer, and site improvements and additions, the KWE's presence on the internet is assured as
long as the annual hosting fee is paid. Consequently, on October 15, 2005, the KWE opened a second
savings account at the 1st Mid-Illinois State Bank, 410 South Main Street, Tuscola, Illinois, to hold
restricted funds sent by donors who wish to support the KWE with a year's worth of web hosting fees
($107.40). (The other savings account is the KWE's Endowment Fund.) Only the annual hosting fee
will be withdrawn from this account. In January of 2008, the Web Hosting Fund was transferred almost in
its entirety into a Certificate of Deposit with a beginning value of $1,300.00. This was done because
the savings account only netted .25 percent interest. In contrast, the six-month CD has an interest
rate of 4.40 percent. The small total of $108.61 was left in the Web Hosting savings account to make
sure there is money to pay the next hosting bill (2009) without early withdrawal of funds from the CD.
As long as hosting fees are available in this reserve fund, the continued presence of the Korean War
Educator on the World Wide Web will be assured. The website will note that during a particular year,
the KWE is online because of the generosity and support of the individual donor or organization that paid
that year's hosting fee.
KWE visitors are encouraged to help keep this wonderful educational resource online by choosing to donate
enough money to pay for a year's KWE presence on the world wide web. Your tax-deductible gift will be
held in the Web Hosting Account until the year of your sponsorship. Send your donation to: KWE, c/o
Lynnita Brown, 111 E. Houghton St., Tuscola, IL 61953; ph. 217-253-4620 or 217-253-5171. Be sure to tell us
who you are honoring with this special gift.
| Year |
Sponsor |
| 2006-2007 |
Ray Vallowe, Belleville, IL Army veteran of Chosin Reservoir |
| 2007-2008 |
Gene Dixon, Traverse City, MI USMC veteran of Chosin Reservoir |
| 2008-2009 |
S/Sgt. Chris Sarno, Medford, MA USMC tanks, 2 tours of duty in Korea |
| 2009-2010 |
David Williams, Stockton, CA David is an Army veteran of the Pusan Perimeter &
Beyond |
| 2010-2011 |
In honor of USMC veteran Dale H. Brown (C-1-7, Korea '51-'52) - "Semper Fi, Buddy"
A gift from Dale's boot camp buddy. |
| 2011-2012 |
In memory of Lt. Frank L. Roach (Psychiatrist, Easy Med, Korea 1952-53). (See
Memorial Gifts.) Dr. Frank Folk gave a website hosting gift of $100.00 in April of 2006 in
memory of Dr. Roach. What a special way to recognize the service of Dr. Roach, who cared so
deeply for "his boys" in Korea. |
| 2012-2013 |
S/Sgt. Chris Sarno, Medford, MA Chris served in USMC tanks and did two tours of
duty in Korea. |
| 2013-2014 |
In memory of the fallen. Donation by Lynn Hahn, 148th Graves Registration, Korea
1952-53. |
| 2014-2015 |
In memory of James Thomas (KIA) and Joe "J.R." Duran (WIA) in the Pusan Perimeter,
07/14/50. These two men were fellow soldiers who served with James Bolt of Laurens, South Carolina
in the Pusan Perimeter in 1950. James Thomas did not survive his ordeal. J.R. Duran was
severely wounded, but he survived Korea. |
| 2015-2016 |
In memory of the innocent children of Korea whose lives were forever altered by the
Korean War. Donation from the Whatcom Community Foundation, Bellingham, Washington |
| 2016-2017 |
In memory of all Korean War veterans from the Great State of Washington Donation
from the Whatcom Community Foundation, Bellingham, Washington |
| 2017-2018 |
In memory of Technical Sergeant Donald Joseph Lupo, Serial No. 387803, United States
Marine Corps, Detroit, MI, born February 14, 1921. He died of wounds on February 25, 1953 while
serving as an Anti-Tank Assault Infantry Unit Leader with Weapons Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Marines.
Donation by Gerald Merna in Don's memory |
| 2018-2019 |
In honor of Ted and Shirley Heckleman of Bellingham, Washington, both of whom served
their country during the Korean War--he in the USMC as a member of the Chosin Few in Korea and she in
the US Air Force. Donation from the Whatcom Community Foundation, Bellingham, Washington |
| 2019-2020 |
In memory of the victims of 9/11 - a permanent reminder to Americans that freedom is
as precious as life itself, and just as easily taken from us if it is not protected. Donation on
9/11/07 from the Whatcom Community Foundation, Bellingham, Washington |
| 2020-2021 |
In honor of Victor F. Cada, Brookfield, Illinois Mr. Cada served as a pilot with
the 100th and 390th Bomb Squadron during World War II. He was also a pilot with the 437th Troop
Carrier Wing during the Korean War. Donation made by the Cada family of Bloomington, IL |
| 2021-2022 |
In memory of the veterans of the 712th Transportation Railway Operating Battalion who
served during the Korean War. Donation made by the 712th TROB |
| 2022-2023 |
In memory of the veterans of the Casualty Section, Adjutant General's Office,
Headquarters, 45th Infantry Division, with this message from the donor:
"I was assigned to the Casualty Section, Adjutant General Office, Headquarters, 45th Infantry
Division. This was a small portion of the AG Office (three to five men). We were responsible for
reporting all losses to the division of approximately 18,000 men. This included Casualty Reports,
letters to families, inquires of the status of certain men, etc. The division had over 800 KIA's and
numerous other types of losses. The section while training in Japan developed a casualty feeder
report (prepared by the medic) that was later adopted by the Far East Command. I was assigned from
mid February 1952 to mid March 1953.
Using the feeder report we were able to determine the number of casualties to expect from a
combat action. The report was designed to transmit the information over the radio using a
combination letters and numbers. Our reporting system made our reports to 8th Army in a matter of
hours, not days.
I am proud to report that we had a perfect record while I was there. When I left the division I
was the NCOIC of the section and was presented a Bronze Star for meritorious service. It was a
job and I still have thoughts that makes me sad. I have not talked to any other who had the same job
in another unit. We were some of the unsung vets." - Maurice R. "Dick" Wainwright, Arizona
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| 2023-2024 |
In memory of all who served in Korea. Donation made by SgtMaj Jack W. Jaunal (USMC
Ret.), veteran of three wars: World War II, Korea, and Vietnam. |
| 2024-2025 |
In memory of all who served in Korea. Donation made by SgtMaj Jack W. Jaunal (USMC
Ret.), veteran of three wars: World War II, Korea, and Vietnam. |
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