| 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 accounts are the KWE's Endowment Fund
and Legal Defense Fund.) Only the annual hosting fee will be
withdrawn from the Web Hosting account.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 was money to pay the next hosting bill (2009) without early withdrawal of funds from the CD.
The balance in the Web Hosting CD was $2,300.43 as of August 11,
2022.
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. Be sure to tell us
who you are honoring with this special gift.
| Year |
Sponsor |
| 2006-2007 |
Ray Vallowe, Belleville, IL Donation by Ray Vallowe, Army veteran of Chosin
Reservoir. His memoirs are on the Chosin Reservoir page of the KWE. |
| 2007-2008 |
Gene Dixon, Traverse City, MI Donated by Gene Dixon, USMC veteran of Chosin
Reservoir. His memoirs can be found on the KWE's Memoirs pages. |
| 2008-2009 |
S/Sgt. Chris Sarno, Medford, MA Donated by Chris Sarno, USMC tanks, 2 tours of duty
in Korea. His memoirs can be found on the KWE's Memoirs pages. |
| 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 Donation by Chris Sarno. Chris served in USMC
tanks and did two tours of duty in Korea. His memoir is on the Korean War Educator's Memoirs
pages. |
| 2013-2014 |
In memory of the fallen. Donation by Lynn Hahn, 148th Graves Registration, Korea
1952-53. His memoir is on the Korean War Educator's Memoirs pages. |
| 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. His memoirs can be found on the
KWE's Memoirs pages. |
| 2024-2025 |
In memory of all who served in Korea. Donation made by SgtMaj Jack W. Jaunal (USMC
Ret.). |
| 2025-2026 |
In memory of all who served in Korea. Donation made by SgtMaj Jack W. Jaunal (USMC
Ret.). |
| 2026-2027 |
In memory of all who served in Korea. Donation made by SgtMaj Jack W. Jaunal (USMC
Ret.). |
| 2027-2028 |
In memory of Joseph N. "Joe" Roberts, Wilbraham, MA. 1st Plt., "C" Co., 17th
Inf. Rgt., 7th Inf. Div., (Army) Korea 1952-53; Heartbreak, Pork Chop, Erie & Arsenal Outpost, Jane
Russell. Joe's memoirs can be found on the KWE's Memoirs pages. Donations made in his honor
by: Donald & Jean Maynard of Massachusetts; The Ladue Family of Massachusetts; Mary & Andrew Snoddy of
New Jersey; and Timothy Rymasz of Massachusetts. |
| 2028-2029 |
In memory of all who served in Korea. Donation made by SgtMaj Jack W. Jaunal (USMC
Ret.) in 2010. |
| 2029-2030 |
In memory of all Dog Company Seventh Marines who served in Korea. Donation made in
their memory by fellow Dog Seven veteran, Fred Frankville of Illinois. |
| 2030-2031 |
In memory of all the Americans who fought for the liberty of South Korea during the
Korean War. Donation made by LeeSang Don, a university law professor in Seoul, Korea. |
| 2031-2032 |
In memory of every American serviceman and woman who spent Christmas and other
holidays thousands of miles from home in far-away Korea. Donation made by Bill D. Saxon, Artillery
Forward Observer in Korea 1952. |
| 2032-2033 |
In memory of the Korean War radio operators who served in the 51st & 4th Signal
Battalions. Donation by SgtMaj Jack W. Jaunal (USMC Ret.). Jack, also an Army veteran, served
in both of these signal battalions during the Korean War. |
| 2033-2034 |
In memory of Wesley Janca Donation by Barbara Rose, Florida, Wesley's daughter. |
| 2034-2035 |
In memory of the brave men of Love Company
Donation by Clifford Prest, BAR man, Love Company, 32nd
Infantry Regiment, 7th Infantry Division, Korea 1951-52. |
| 2035-2036 |
In memory of the men of Task Force MacLean and Task Force Faith who fought so
valiantly in Korea. Donation by Ray C. Vallowe of Illinois, an Army survivor of the Chosin. |
| 2036-2037 |
In memory of John Frank Kronenberger, 16-month Army veteran of the Korean War
Donation by Sheila Kronenberger, John's wife. |
| 2037-2038 |
In recognition of the United States Marine
Corps' 242nd birthday on November 10, 2017 Donation by
Jerome S. Bonkowski of Illinois, 1st Sgt., USMC (Ret.) |
| 2038-2039 |
In honor of Charles Scott, former professor
at Glenville College & Korean War veteran Donation by John
B. Gillespie of New Hampshire with this message: "I had
Charles Scott as a professor at Glenville College. I
recently read his memoirs about his time in Korea during the
Korean War. I followed the Korean War as a child in
Grit and Charles Scott made it come to life for me.
Please accept this donation on his behalf." |
| 2039-2040 |
In memory of Sgt. William J. Huebner, Jr.,
3rd Infantry Division, Korea
Donation by Holly H. Ryan, Sergeant Huebner's daughter.
She sent this message to the KWE in December of 2021:
"Enclosed is a donation in memory of my father, Sgt. William
J. Huebner, Jr., correspondent and soldier. Please use
the funds as you see fit to keep the website going.
Thank you for all you do to remember and pay homage to these
veterans." Holly also sent three pages of Bronze Star
recipients for our Bronze Star page. |
| 2040-2041 |
In memory of Sgt. William J. Huebner, Jr.,
3rd Infantry Division, Korea
Donation by Holly H. Ryan, Sergeant Huebner's daughter.
She sent this message to the KWE in December of 2021:
"Enclosed is a donation in memory of my father, Sgt. William
J. Huebner, Jr., correspondent and soldier. Please use
the funds as you see fit to keep the website going.
Thank you for all you do to remember and pay homage to these
veterans." Holly also sent three pages of Bronze Star
recipients for our Bronze Star page. |
| 2042-2043 |
In memory of Vernon Ray Ribera, Platoon
Leader, Rifle Company, 45th Infantry Division. Donation by
Leslie Ledda, Vernon's daughter. Vernon was a merchant
marine and member of the US Army at the end of World War II.
He joined the Oklahoma National Guard and was recalled to
service in the Korean War. He fought in the Chorwon
Valley, receiving a Purple Heart and Bronze Star. |
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