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President McCrumb's Message - June 2025 Myths of The Vietnam War - A Must See Video - I hate using that line, but it is... |
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These first two paragraphs are a bit early but needs to be in the forefront of our future planning. In August our delegates, Jon Luker, Sandy Wilson, Marty Cothorn and Jack McManus, will vote on a plan for our future. In a discussion lead by Jack McManus at our March meeting he explained our options and the importance of the August convention.
Those same topics, but in more detail, are included in the PDF slideshow I emailed on May 15th. In that email I asked those who wished more information or questions to let me know. As of this writing, only three have shown interest. Sandy Wilson, VVA Director At-Large, has volunteered to lead another discussion session. Sandy was part of the resolution discussions on a National level so she has some insight. This session would be held either at the Saline Legion or Post 423. If there is enough interest it could be part of a future Chapter meeting. So, please take a moment and review the attachment I sent on May 15th and advise if you would like additional info. If you need a resend, please let me know. My new email is The reason for the above first two paragraphs is this edition of our newsletter will be the last monthly for the remainder of the year. The Dispatch will become bimonthly starting in August which will include July, hence my opening paragraphs. We were in Bozeman MT visiting our daughter, six grandchildren and three great grandchildren and missed April’s meeting. We had a wonderful time. I won’t bore you with pictures, but if you ask... I also missed May’s meeting. My wife and I along with Dale Throneberry, John and Jane Kinzinger attend the documentary, “Where The Brave Dare To Tread, The Bob Arvin Story - Hometown Hero - West Point Legend." The documentary was by Brian Kruger and sponsored by the West Point Parents Club of Michigan. It was a wonderful tribute to Capt. Arvin, who is listed under Ypsilanti on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Washtenaw County. Click here to view his page on our website. From the program: After commissioning, he became the youngest company commander in his division and earned two Silver Stars for gallantry before being killed in action during his second tour in Vietnam. Memorial Grounds Upgrade: The Memorial Grounds Committee recommended and hired Leppek Landscapes and Nursery of Brighton. Once the trees were removed, Leppek’s crew started their magic. A really nice touch to the patio is the POW/MIA picnic table-top inlayed within the patio pavers. The Memorial Grounds crew was overseeing the progress as well as members who would stop by and do their due diligence as side walk supervisors. If you haven’t seen the changes, jump into your ride, take a field trip to the Washtenaw County Vietnam Veterans Memorial. Our Memorial is exceptional. I’ve stopped at and seen pictures of other local memorials but none, are in the same league as ours. Sick Call: Bill Coleman is still recovering from his surgery and still homebound. He does have a nurse who checks him twice a week and a grand nephew who transports him to his doctor appointments. Tim Driscoll is still having issues with his voice and per Tim the doctors don’t know why. Spoke with Jim Sharp on Memorial Day at our Memorial. He said he is in remission! Bill Feight’s wife is having some pain issues with her back and may be scheduled for some followup surgery. Please keep Tim, Bill and Jim and Mary Lou Feight in your thoughts and prayers and a phone call might help too. If you need a phone number, send me a message. They’d love to hear from you. Arf, V |
