Vietnam Veterans awards (L-R), Michelle Johnson, Kathleen Winchester, Stan de Long, Jim McAdory, John Green, Gary Ely, Gary Newton, James Helt, Ted Parsons, Dick Mudgett and Rob Welch. The awards were presented by DAR to our members.
We held our last meeting of 2023 at the beautiful Coronado Yacht Club. The theme of the meeting was “honoring our veterans” and we had the largest turnout in years with 52 in the room. We were joined by Kathleen Winchester and Michelle Johnson, members of DAR, who presented certificates, pins and challenge coins to our Vietnam era veterans.
We also had War Service certificates and medals for members James Helt, Joe Miller, Jesse Campbell, George
Parsons, Duncan Campbell, Nicholas Hoffman and Steve Modregon. Also presented were Military Service Certificates and Medals to George Brewster, Mark Goodman and Rev. Dr De Long.
Vietnam veterans were recognized by DAR with certificates, pins and challenge coins.
Our Chapter’s First Vice President, George Brewster gave a presentation on his time in Tel Aviv when the Hamas attacks
occurred and the harrowing journey to Jordan. Our guest speaker was CDR John R. Pedrotty, USN (Ret.) who gave a presentation on “Somalia 1994, Operation Restore Hope; A Flight Surgeon’s Perspective”.
We presented Bronze America 250 awards to James Helt and Kathleen Winchester and Silver America 250 awards to Gary and Judy Newton, Skip Cox and Alan Winters.
We also inducted a new member, Dr. Thomas Herrinton.
It was an excellent meeting due in large part to the efforts of Rob Welch who began working on this program in early summer.
George Brewster (center) was presented the Military Service Certificate and Medal by Rob Welch (left) and Jim McAdory (right).
Ted Parsons (left) is presented the Military War Certificate and Medal (Vietnam) by Jim McAdory (right).
Kathleen Winchester (left) and Michelle Johnson (right) from DAR. Kathleen gave a moving presentation honoring all
veterans and especially the Vietnam era veterans. Michell presented a DAR
veteran recognition certificate, pin and challenge coin. We were honored to have them with us.
Duncan Campbell received the Southwest Asia War Service award. He also accepted the War Service medal on behalf of his grandfather who flew a Sopwith Camel in WWI.
Steve Modregon received War Service Certificate and Medal for the Southwest Asia and Greater War on Terror campaigns.
Mark Goodman received the Military Service Certificate and Medal.
James Helt is presented the War
Service medal for Vietnam and Korea.
Ted Parsons received the War Service Certificate and Medal for his Vietnam service.
Rev. Stan de Long received the
Military Service Certificate and Medal.
George Brewster was presented with the Military Service Certificate and Medal. George also gave an account of his time in Tel Aviv at the outbreak of the Hamas attacks and his escape into Jordan.
CDR John R. Pedrotty, USN (Ret.) was our featured speaker.
America 250 Awards, Bronze Chapter: (left) Kathleen Winchester and James Helt to the right.
America 250 Awards, Silver-State: (L to R) Gary Newton, Judy Newton, Skip Cox and Alan Winters.
Michael Hirman inducts our newest memeber Dr. Thomas Herrinton as Gary Newton and Duncan Campbell look on.
Annamarie Welch made a moving presentation on the meaning and tradition of the Missing Man Table.
Missing Man Table honoring Maj. Charles Franklin Wallace.
