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Sunflower The American Legion -
Legionnaire
Today’s Voice for Today’s Veterans & Military
VOL LXXIV NO. 2 KANSAS DEPARTMENT OF THE AMERICAN LEGION October, November, December 2020
COMMANDER VICE COMMANDER
****** ******
Marri Krupco Jeremy Ehart
510 E Main 10601 W. Snokomo Rd.
Blue Mound, KS 66010 Hutchinson, KS 67502
(620) 224-7354 (620) 899-0010
mkrupco@gmail.com jjehart23@gmail.com
Greetings Kansas American letter, it will be posted on the Greetings Legionnaires, a break, keep working those
Legion! Department website and Face- Let me start by saying membership renewals and
Normally, I would be tell- book page, and mailed with thank you for your support strive towards getting new
ing you about how wonderful the November Adjutants letter. and trust as I continue to serve members and transfers inte-
of a time we had at National At this time, we are planning The American Legion as grated and included in your
Convention. Alas that is not the on taking special Covid-19 your Department Vice-Com- Post’s events and meetings.
case here in 2020, this year has precautions just like we did at
been hard on everything espe- Homecoming so seating will mander. It has already been There is a new training aid
cially large group gatherings. I be limited, if things change and a fun and busy few months available online now, go to
think I speak for all of us when these requirements are no lon- as I have been able to attend www.legion.org/training and
I say we’re looking forward to ger necessary we will be sure to meals, missions, events, and scroll down to Tools and Re-
the experts developing a plan let everyone know. meetings since the Depart- sources and click on Training
that allows us to safely return Very soon our country will ment Convention. I have in a Box. Before you click on
to something close to normal. be holding an important elec- many more events scheduled Training in a Box make sure
I can’t thank the Arkansas tion. Because of that I thought in the coming months but you sign up for the Train-
City American Legion Family it would be wise for me to talk would love to hear directly ing E-newsletter! The train-
enough for hosting Homecom- about politics for just a minute. from you, I’d like to know ing is able to be downloaded
ing. The food and hospital- First, I want to remind everyone what you and your Post has or viewed online. Lots of
ity were wonderful, they went that our organization is nonpar-
above and beyond to make the tisan. During my visits to Posts going on so I can attend as great information available
event a success. I also want to across the State I have noticed much as possible. I’d also in many folders, but make
thank everyone that attended, that some of our members may like to personally invite all sure you click on the Phase
your continued support and have forgotten this. The mis- of you to the upcoming Vice- 1 folder. It contains every-
dedication to our organization sion of the American Legion is Commander’s Family Home- thing from Membership Re-
is greatly appreciated. being “committed to mentor- coming that will be held this tention Plans, Recruitment
Matthew and I really en- ing youth and sponsorship of year at the Abilene National Plans, Mylegion.org, and
joyed participating in the Golf wholesome programs in our Guard Armory. Make sure Online Transmittal guides,
tournament, this year I missed communities, advocating pa- and get your RSVP’s in as it even Post Adjutant and Post
the hole nearer and swung triotism and honor, promoting has limited seating and is fill- Commanders training fold-
clubs a lot less, quite an im- strong national security, and ing up fast. ers. If you have any trouble
provement! Huge thank you to continued devotion to our fel- September 10th was the navigating or viewing the in-
everyone that worked to make low servicemembers and veter-
the tournament successful in- ans (legion.org).” Bottom line: first membership target date, formation then call and I will
cluding but not limited to Lon- When you bring politics into it was set at 50% by National be happy to help you through
ny, Karon, Dan, Sonia, James, your Post you alienate those and I’m happy to say that The the process.
and Sheila. The new driver I that don’t believe the same way Department of Kansas was Once again thank you for
won has already been ordered, you do, even if you disagree able to meet and surpass that your trust and support, I am
it will be here in a few weeks about politics you both can first goal. The next National looking forward to a great
so I can really start practicing, still be a part of our mission. membership goal is October year serving this amazing or-
since I won two, I ordered one Please leave the propaganda 15th and it is set at 55%. Our ganization. And remember, if
for Matthew too, so next year shirts, hats, pins, etc. at home Quota for The Department of your Post has any events or
will be our teams year you bet- when you attend a Legion func- Kansas is 23,156 members activities scheduled, please
ter be practicing! tion, and don’t wear them along and currently we have 12,581 let me know, I would love
The Annual Department with Legion Family attire at the members for 2021 which is to attend them. Please call
Holiday Party is Scheduled for same time when you are out
December 5th at noon in Ells- and about. Last, please make 54.3% of our quota, we only if you have any questions,
worth. We are still finalizing sure you get out to the polls and need 154 more members to comments, or concerns.
details, a flyer and RSVP in- vote your conscience not your meet our goal for October. Thank you all for all you do!
structions will be released with party. Just because we are close Semper Fi!
the October mid-month eNews- For God & Country doesn’t mean we should take Jeremy Ehart
The Sunflower Legionnaire October/November/December, 2020 Page 2
DEPARTMENT SERVICE OFFICER
******
ADJUTANT’S BRIEFS
By Department Adjutant Jimmie L. Foster
Dan Bartlett
Many of the District and der for the Outgoing Officers
2200 SW Gage Department Officers have al- from the 2019-2020 Member-
Topeka, KS 66622 ready alluded to their travels ship Year. Commander Shoe-
to various Events around the maker and his Team did a Fine
(800) 574-8387 ext. 54489 Department and State of Kan- Job promoting the ideals and
dan.bartlett@med.va.gov sas in their Articles. purposes of The American Le-
First and foremost, Con- gion.
Department of Veterans Affair’s Caregiver Support Pro- gratulations to the Newly Many Legion Events and
gram Elected Officers of the Depart- Functions have been Can-
Eligibility for the Program of Comprehensive Assistance ment of Kansas for the 2020- celled due to the COVID-19
for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) is expanding under the new 2021 year. Pandemic:
final regulation and changes will begin in October. PCAFC With the COVID-19 pan- The Eisenhower Pilgrim-
expansion will occur in two phases, once the Secretary of demic in place for this Year’s age, The Big Red One Turkey
Veterans Affairs has certified to Congress that VA’s new care- Department Convention, we Run, Possibly the Operation
giver information technology system is fully implemented. were able to maintain social North Pole held on Fort Riley,
The first phase will include eligible Veterans who incurred distancing, take everyone’s this still TBD.
or aggravated a serious injury in the line of duty in the ac- temperatures, place different With the Kansas Legisla-
colored dots for each Session ture basically taking up only
tive military, naval, or air service on or before May 7, 1975. on each Members Registration Emergency Bills and Policies,
WWII, Korean and Vietnam Veterans will be able to apply Tag to ensure that everyone WE may have to Cancel the
after the official launch date, which will be announced by VA was in a safe environment. Legislative Reception. This
in mid-September. Members of the CDC were will also be determined as we
The final phase will occur two years following the first On-Site during Our Con- get closer to the date.
date of expansion and will expand PCAFC eligibility to in- vention and they were very I guess One really must be
clude eligible Veterans from all eras regardless of when an pleased with Our Safety Mea- patient to wait this Virus out
eligible Veteran’s serious injury was incurred or aggravated sures that WE had in place. day by day!
in the line of duty in the active military, naval, or air service. Three major items were I, for One, and wishing for
Be sure to check back for updates or subscribe to receive passed at the Department Con- a somewhat return to normal-
email updates and information about VA Caregiver Support vention that has an impact on cy any time now.
Program services. the entire Membership of the The National Commander
In addition, please see Frequently Asked Questions on four Department of Kansas: Bill Oxford from the Depart-
of the major topics. One – The Department ment of North Carolina will
Caregivers PCAFC Expansion FAQ Constitution and Department Tour the Western Side of Kan-
Caregivers PCAFC Changes for Current Participants FAQ Bylaws were contained within sas. Commander Oxford and
Caregivers PCAFC Eligibility Under the New Final Rule FAQ One Document before. his Aide, Larry Cline, will
Caregivers PCAFC Monthly Stipend Payment to Caregivers FAQ
This was Recommended by arrive on Sunday evening, 25
Resolution that they be two October and will visit Posts
separate Documents, and this through Wednesday night, 28
DETACHMENT was passed by the Delegates October 2020. He and his
at the Department Convention. Aide will depart Thursday
COMMANDER Two – Both the Department Morning, the 29th of October,
****** Constitution and Department to the next scheduled Depart-
Tom Wallsmith Bylaws were passed individu- ment.
ally with changes by the Del- There will be Breakfast,
1245 Co. Rd. V egates at the Department Con- Coffee Stops, Lunch and Din-
Levant, KS 67743 vention. ner Stops. If you are interest-
(Both of these Documents ed and you have NOT already
(785) 443-6095 are posted on the Department called in or e-mailed that your
Website). Post would like to host an
The Detachment of Kansas attending the Vice Command- Three – There was a Reso- Event, PLEASE do so NOW!
Sons of The American Legion ers Homecoming in Abilene lution to divide the The First It is not too early to be
are off and running in the new soon. The District Command- District into two Districts. thinking about the 2021 Mid-
membership year of 2020- ers Homecomings have started This was split into by Different Winter Forum. It will be held
2021. Presently we’re 5% and I look forward to attending Counties. Part of the District in Independence, Kansas,
ahead of the October goal of as many as possible logisti- will stay as the First District, hosted by Post # 139 from 29
25%. I’m excited to welcome cally. I encourage everyone to and the other will become the to 31 January 2021.
James Snyder on board as the participate as much as possible Tenth District effective 1 July A motion was made and
Vice Commander and Mem- considering our circumstances 2021. passed at the D.E.C. Meet-
bership Chairman. I think he with distancing. If you plan to (More details will be posted ing that WE move it earlier to
will add some energy to the attend any of these, make sure on the Department Website as NOT be in conflict with Super
Leadership Team. you get your RSVP in early the new year rolls around for Bowl Weekend. Hopefully, to
The Commanders Home- once you have time and place clarification). allow for more Members to
coming went well and I will be information. Also, accolades are in or- (Continued on Page 4)
The Sunflower Legionnaire October/November/December, 2020 Page 3
Please visit our Facebook cation throughout the District, should at least have their Of-
FIRST DISTRICT page, 1st District American updating and maintaining the ficers and Life Members paid
COMMANDER Legion Department of Kansas. District Website, educating up. Looking at the last weekly
DAN WENTLING If you want to see upcoming Posts in any area they are de- update we have a number of
100 N 4TH ST events happening in the Dis- ficient. We have many mem- Posts showing zero renewals
trict or if you want to list an bers who are specialists in all with my question being why?
Mayetta, KS 66509 upcoming event, this is a very phases of post operations who Let’s all keep working dili-
(785) 836-7191 good resource. Once again, are able and willing to "hold gently on membership, in both
VICE CMDR. thank you for putting your your hand" and encourage getting new members signed
LARRY WARNER faith in me this coming year you throughout your learning up and retaining those that
PO BOX 8665 and please have a safe and a new or better process. If I are already members. Mem-
happy holiday season! cannot personally assist you, I bership is the lifeblood of our
Topeka, KS 66608 can assuredly direct you to the great organization. If help is
(785) 286-3445 SECOND DISTRICT person who will. needed please contact me or
Let's work together, share the Vice-Commander for as-
Greetings 1st District!
COMMANDER ideas and celebrate the values sistance. With the way things
I would like to take this MYRA JOWERS and strengths of our great or- are happening in our State and
opportunity to thank my fel- 725 Fairway Dr. ganization. Let's support the Nation now is even a better
low Legionnaires of the 1st Fort Scott, KS 66701 ideas of the Leadership we time to check up on each oth-
District for electing me as the (620) 215-1286 have chosen. Who knows, er. Call or e-mail and let them
District Commander for 2020- these youngsters, our De- know we are thinking of them.
2021. I’m sure I can speak for VICE CMDR. partment Commander, Marri Even with the way schools
the rest of the 1st District Of- GEORGE HONN Krupco and Vice Commander, are working this year we need
ficers in saying that we look 27940 Lone Star Rd. Jeremy Ehart just might ignite to get started promoting our
forward to serving you this Paola, KS 66071 a new fire for change and phe- youth programs, Cadet Law,
coming year. It seems that with nomenal improvement within Boys State, and the Oratorical
the craziness of this past year (913) 731-5172 the American Legion Depart- Contest. Let’s make the coun-
we are just getting started and ment of Kansas. selors and principals aware
it is already fall. I know that Thank you District Two Le- I am eagerly anticipating of the available scholarships
this year has been hard on ev- gionnaires for electing me to all opportunities to work with through The American Legion
erybody and some of our Posts serve as your Commander for each of you. I am anxious to and these programs. Till next
have been adversely affected. the 2020-2021 Legion year. begin moving forward and to time! “For God and Country.”
We can only hope that things As everyone knows the interacting with everyone in
improve soon and we can get novel Covid-19 virus is still District 2.
impacting our ability to con- FOURTH DISTRICT
back to normal. I am happy For God and Country,
to see that the 1st District and duct business as usual but we Myra Jowers COMMANDER
the rest of the Department are must remain focused on mis- Dist 2 Commander KEITH MELICK
ahead of last year’s member- sions to be completed, begin- 18201 W. 157TH TER.
ship numbers. Hats off to the ning with targeting member- THIRD DISTRICT
ship. Olathe, KS 66062
Post Adjutants for all of their COMMANDER
hard work. We need to keep We must utilize every re- (913) 271-0580
this momentum going, hit our source we have to continue ED BORING, Sr. VICE CMDR.
quotas, and keep going. And growing our membership; 313 20000 Rd.
to maintain contact with our MATT BRANY
don’t forget to keep working Cherryvale, KS 67335 2824 BROOKVILLE DR.
on getting those new mem- members, new and seasoned;
regular buddy checks; friendly (620) 332-9942 Manhattan, KS 66502
bers. Just think of where we
could be if each of us brought reminder calls and post cards; VICE CMDR. (785) 410-8065
in just one new member! personal notes; birthday cards DAVID STRASBURG
We will be having a Dis- and any other means you can Hello 4th District. First
1607 S. 1st St. and foremost, I would like to
trict Meeting on October 4th at imagine to let our members
Arkansas City, KS 67005 thank you for entrusting me as
Seneca Post #21 beginning at know that we care and are here
for them and their families. (620) 688-1425 your District Commander. For
1:30 pm. This will be the first
chance we have had to get to- Please do not neglect men- those that could not make the
toring your new members and Greetings Third District convention we had a speedy
gether for a meeting this year. Legion Family:
With all the difficulties of this nurturing your entire Ameri- yet productive event. We also
can Legion Family and cel- What a year this has been. would like to thank Randy for
year, I want you to know that With the COVID-19 every-
if any Post needs anything, ebrating your faithful workers. all he did for the District as
Targeted revitalization will thing has changed. So many Commander.
please do not hesitate to con- activities have been changed
tact me or one of the District be a new approach to improv- With all the restrictions we
ing our membership this year. that nothing is normal any- have been facing many things
Officers. We will be there to more. However, we as a Le-
either help you with any prob- We have also expanded our have been cancelled. Hoping
membership team with Vice gion will adapt and overcome. that we can get back on track
lems you may have or find the Even with all the cancellations
right resources for you. You Commander George Honn's soon would be a blessing. Re-
leadership, we are expecting one thing has not changed and member that our main thing
may call me anytime or email that is the important objec-
me with any questions you to see a sizable increase in our that can not stop is taking care
successes. tive of membership. We are of Veterans. Membership is
may have. My email address off and running into the 2021
is kscowboy26@hotmail.com. This year's priorities also of upmost importance. Use
include improving communi- membership year. Everyone this time to call your mem-
The Sunflower Legionnaire October/November/December, 2020 Page 4
bers and do a “Buddy Check
“and while talking to them en-
in the near future. We have
the Veterans Memorial Road
be combining the S.A.L with
the Legion for membership ADJUTANT’S
courage their renewal. Posts
should be making it easier by
dedication on Oct 3rd as well
as several Octoberfest activi-
training. Hope you all will at-
tend. BRIEFS
(Continued from Page 2)
doing the membership on- ties at various Posts. District 17 April, 2021 will be Dis-
line. If your Adjutant does not mission statements are distrib- trict Convention. Convention partake in the Event.
know how to or has not and uted via e-mail twice a week. will be held at Concordia Post Until next time, continue
wants to learn let me know we If your Post is not receiving 76. to support the Greatest Veter-
will give them a crash course. these mission statements let ans and their Families, in the
Upcoming events include me know. If you would like to SEVENTH DISTRICT Greatest Veterans Organiza-
the District Homecoming have an event added, forward COMMANDER tion in The Free World, The
which will be held at the Post you information to me every American Legion (in my opin-
in Hope, Kansas on October Sunday or Wednesday Night. MIKE JURY ion).
3rd starting at noon. The pro- As a final note, John M. West 909 W. 2nd Ave.
gram will start around 1300 Post 408 is moving forward Hutchinson, KS 67501
there is no cost to attend, with the planning of their new (620) 899-7926
come out and meet not only
myself but District President
Post home and are expected to
take procession on 1-2-2021 VICE CMDR. Happy
Marcia Cottrell and S.A.L. or before. BEAU BROUGH Thanks-
Commander Randy Porter. If
your Post is having an event SIXTH DISTRICT
110 S.E. 10 RD. giving and
Great Bend, KS 67530
and you would like it put out COMMANDER (620) 617-4480
Merry
District wide let us know we
will spread it out and place on JIMMY STRACHAN Christmas
our District Facebook page. PO BOX 24 No article submitted.
from Your
Our District Officers will be Bunker Hill, KS 67626
getting out to visit each of our (785) 483-1186 EIGHTH DISTRICT Head-
Posts as much as possible to VICE CMDR. COMMANDER quarters
assist you in anyway possible.
Lastly, let’s have a great
HARRY MORRISON, Jr. JAMES SCHNELLBACHER Staff
year we all have come this far, 324 W 7th St. PO BOX 416
we can make it all the way. Concordia, KS 66901 Sublette, KS 67877
(785) 479-0624 (620) 861-0108
FIFTH DISTRICT VICE CMDR. CHILDREN
COMMANDER Hope all is doing well with DAN STACY &
BRYAN PAGE this COVID-19 pandemic.
Are you are making “Buddy PO BOX 1953 YOUTH
6015 S. Kansas Checks” with your members? Dodge City, KS 67801 Pat Culver
Wichita, KS 67216 Buddy Checks are a good (620) 430-0750 pculver2@swbell.net
(316) 259-1838 way to get your renewals.
6th District is still at the bot- No article submitted.
VICE CMDR. tom for renewals. I feel the
PAUL SANFORD biggest reason why you are On September 15, 2020,
109 Southport Ct. NINTH DISTRICT The American Legion Na-
having problems with get-
Newton, KS 67112 ting your members to renew COMMANDER tional Committee on Chil-
(620) 353-3708 is lack of one on one commu- RAY PALMER dren and Youth held a vir-
nication with your members. 419 W. 23RD St. tual meeting.
Hello 5th District. Hope all Give them a phone call, stop We received an update
is doing well with this CO- by their house say “HI” ask Hays, KS 67601
on The American Legion
VID19 pandemic. As a re- if they need anything. If the (785) 650-2999
Child Welfare Foundation
minder, one of the best ways member lives out of town or VICE CMDR.
to promote membership is by from Vice President Peggy
out of state send them a card. ALAN MARIETTA Moon. Donations are down
making “Buddy Checks”. 5th Make the personal contact you
District has fallen from 4th to will see your membership re- 302 N. YORK AVE. for this year, but we know
7th place in our membership newals numbers improve. Oberlin, KS 67749 that the Posts, Districts and
renewals for membership year Congratulations go out to (785) 475-7339 Departments are still asking
2021. To help move us back Ebson Post 368 for making for donations to help fund
up in ranking we are schedul- 100% membership quota. No article submitted. the grants given from this
ing a 5th District Revitaliza- 26 September is the date set foundation.
tion on November 14th at the for 6th District Fall Confer- The Committee reviewed
Newton Post. More details to
come as we move closer to
ence. This year the confer-
ence will be held at the VFW Veterans Day the Temporary Financial
Assistance Statement of
the event. We have scheduled
our 5th District Convention in
in Salina with Salina Post 62
hosting. Will begin at 10:00 November 11 Policy to identify any nec-
essary changes. The Com-
McPherson on April 10, 2021.
Many Posts within the District
have major events coming up
AM to 3:00 PM lunch will be
served. Executive Committee 2020 mittee had a very lengthy
will meet at 9:00 AM. I will (Continued on Page 5)The Sunflower Legionnaire October/November/December, 2020 Page 5
AUXILIARY CHILDREN & YOUTH
(Continued from Page 4)
PRESIDENT discussion on Maintenance definitions. As a side note for
****** 2020 TFA has given out $41,879.71 to children and their
Paula Sellens families.
513 Andrews St. The Committee reiterated National Legislative Policy
Resolutions:
Dodge City, KS 67801 • Res 279 Support Funding Comprehensive Health Care
(620) 227-3816 for Children and Youth
• Res 281 Prevention of Child Sexual Exploitation
I keep thinking about eryone has succeeded in • Res 282 Oppose Any Attempt to Weaken Present
this paradoxical passage continuing the ALA’s lega- Laws Governing Penalties for Production, Sale and Distri-
from one of the great liter- cy of Service Not Self. bution of Pornographic or Obscene Materials to Minors
ary masterpieces. Charles Department staff has been • Res 285 National School Lunches
Dickens well remembered very effective in navigating • Res 286 Prevent Child Maltreatment
observation “It was the best the current environment • Res 287 Programs and Organizations that Promote
of times, it was the worst and making the transition to Child Safety
of times”. Dickens’ intro- work remotely. I’m pleased • Res 288 Preventing Teenage Pregnancy
duction to the Tale of Two at how much they continue • Res 112 Funding for Drug Trafficking Prevention
Cities is appropriate for our to accomplish while being Programs
current American Legion distanced. Finance meet- • Res 113 Locate Missing Children and Prevent Child
Auxiliary times. “It was ings and DEC meetings Victimization
the best of times, it was the have proved successful via • Res 114 Support for the U.S. Department of Justice’s
worst of times, it was the teleconferencing and Zoom Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention.
age of wisdom, it was the meetings both with Depart- Just a reminder:
age of foolishness, it was ment members and National • Thanksgiving week is also Family Week.
the epoch of belief, it was Leaders. It is amazing what • The Turkey Run has been cancelled for this year
the epoch of incredulity, it can be accomplished when • Operation North Pole TBD
was the season of light, it the situation demands it.
was the season of darkness, These days, many ALA
it was the spring of hope, it
was the winter of despair.”
members are finding alter-
nate ways to safely help VICE COMMANDER’S
The Corona Virus Pan-
demic created a crises wor-
others amid the COVID-19
global pandemic, as fear and HOMECOMING
thy of comparison to Dick- uncertainty spurred by this HONORING:
ens’ introduction. Both the new disease swirl around Jeremy Ehart - Department Vice Commander
National American Legion us all. From Buddy Check Annette Schaeffer - Department Auxiliary Vice President
and the National American calls to providing meals to James Snyder - S.A.L. Detachment Vice Commander
Legion Auxiliary strongly making masks, there’s no
urged Departments to not stopping our members from Saturday, October 17, 2020
have Department Conven- Abilene National Guard Armory
tions and to retain their of- doing what they do best.
Resilience is in the ALA’s 619 N Rogers Street, Abilene, KS
ficers for another year. Our
Kansas Auxiliary complied nature - we’ve proven it Meal provided by BBQ by Knackies
with these recommenda- over and over again in our will be served at 12:00 PM
tions. century-old history. Despite
The Auxiliary has been the hardships and changes $15.00 per person - RSVP by October 10th, 2020
around for more than 100 made during this pandemic,
years, and the organization we’ve continued to serve Name________________________________________
continues to adapt to the those who rely on our ser-
times through flexibility and vices in different and unique Guest Names__________________________________
creative ideas to ensure the ways. No matter what crisis
mission endures. Volunteers we may face as Units, De- _______________________ Number of Meals : ____
across the country have also partments, or as a National
had to change the typical organization, we will con- Total Enclosed $______ Post/Unit/Squadron ________
way of conducting business tinue to be a community of
to accommodate the chang- volunteers serving veterans, Mail to:
ing times with the coro- military and their families. Jeremy Ehart
navirus. Working together Yes, its a challenging 10601 West Snokomo Rd.
through these difficult and time but a time for opportu- Hutchinson, KS 67502
unprecedented months, ev- nity too.The Sunflower Legionnaire October/November/December, 2020 Page 6
+ TAPS +
Adams, Roy (WWII)............................Chanute Dinnen, Gerald (Vietnam)............... Maple Hill Longfellow, Sterling (Vietnam)........ Lawrence
Aiken, David (Vietnam).................... Lawrence Dolezal, Lloyd (WWII)..................... Ellsworth Loreg, Melvin.................................Great Bend
Alford, Warren (WWII).......................Chanute Donovan, Richard (Vietnam).............. Emporia Lueker, Harold (Korea)................... Hoisington
Allen, Leon (WWII)...........................Minneola Dressman, Dallas (Vietnam)...................Axtell Luette, Floyd (Vietnam).......................Mayetta
Allen, Stephen (Vietnam)....................Shawnee Dunavan, Robert (Vietnam)............Great Bend Lund, Elmo (WWII)..............................Oberlin
Ambrose, Donald (Korea)........... Wichita #401 Easterday, Clyde (Korea)................... Atchison McDam, Bill (Korea)............................. Moran
Anderson, Kenneth (WWII)............. Columbus Ellis, Christopher....................................... Erie Metz, Jack (Vietnam).......................... Osborne
Bailey, Ron (Vietnam).........................Sublette Falk, Earl, Jr. (Vietnam).................Clay Center Meyer, Lowell (Korea)............................. Linn
Baldridge, Buddy (Vietnam).............. Atchison Finger, Stephen (Vietnam).....................Horton Milne, Walter (WWII)....................... Sedgwick
Beach, Merle (Vietnam).......................Gardner Fisher, Kenneth (WWII)................... Lawrence Modrow, Marvin (Korea).................. Ellsworth
Beneke, Emil (WWII).................... Whitewater Fox, Ronald (Vietnam).....................St. George Mohler, Robert (Korea).................. Silver Lake
Benyshek, Robert (Vietnam).................... Cuba Fulmer, Dale (WWII)....................... El Dorado Montandon, Larry (Vietnam)... Sharon Springs
Bergen, Millard (Korea)................... El Dorado Fyler, Kenneth (WWII).....................Scott City Munsch, Charles (Vietnam).................. Russell
Bergquist, Robert............................. Waterville Gantz, Robert (WWII)...................... Ness City Parscal, Mark (Vietnam).................. El Dorado
Bible, Frank (WWII)...........................Mulvane Goodman, Carl (Vietnam).................... Lansing Parsons, Gary (Vietnam)...................... Howard
Binggeli, Ernest, Jr. (WWII).Kansas City #199 Greer, Dennis (Korea)........................Hiawatha Peach, Donald (Korea).......................LaCrosse
Blackburn, John (Korea)...................... Scandia Grigsby, Carl (WWII)..................... Coffeyville Peters, Lloyd (Korea)................................. Erie
Boll, Laverne (WWII)......................St. Francis Gunter, Virgil (Korea)................... Garden City Peterson, Bruce (Vietnam)............... Topeka #1
Bracelin, Bill (Korea).......................St. Francis Gustin, Charles (Korea).................. Hoisington Pfalzgraf, Richard (Korea)..............McPherson
Brey, Charles (WWII)...................... Oskaloosa Hadsall, Richard (Korea)................. El Dorado Pilch, James, II (Persian Gulf).......... Lawrence
Brittain, Byron (WWII)....................... Newton Halton, Rex (Korea).................................. Pratt Pitts, Vernon (Korea)........................... Jetmore
Brown, Charles (Korea)..................Great Bend Hammer, L. B., Jr. (WWII)............... Lawrence Raine, Lyle (Korea)......................... Maple Hill
Brownback, Harry (WWII)...................... Paola Harrison, Charles (Vietnam)................Gardner Raney, Dennis (Vietnam)............. Cunningham
Brubaker, O. D. (WWII)................... Lawrence Headley, James (WWII).......................... Colby Reeder, Larry (Vietnam).....................Pittsburg
Brumley, Harold (Vietnam).................. Russell Herr, James (Korea)........................McPherson Richey, Charles (Vietnam)..........................Iola
Cantu, Julio, Jr. (WWII)................. Hutchinson Hess, Darrell (Vietnam)........................Gridley Riddle, O. E. (Korea)................Baxtor Springs
Chopp, Kenneth (Vietnam)................Hillsboro Hill, D. G. (Korea)..........................McPherson Riedel, Clarence (WWII)............... Hutchinson
Cline, Raymond (WWII)..................... Fontana Holfelder, Michael (Vietnam).............. Jetmore Ristau, Charles (Korea)....................... Emporia
Clintsman, Laverne (WWII)............ Concordia Hughes, John, Jr. (Vietnam).............. Lawrence Robison, Richard (Vietnam)........... Coffeyville
Combs, David (Vietnam)....................Shawnee Ingersoll, Robert (Korea)................Great Bend Roney, Lawrence (WWII)...................Mulvane
Cooley, Dean (Korea).......................... Sterling Jenkins, Earl (Vietnam)...................... Centralia Ross, Albert................................Overland Park
Cornwell, Charles (Korea).......... Wichita #424 Johnson, Glenn (WWII)....................... Scandia Ross, Chester (WWII)....................... Goodland
Crabtree, Lindell (Vietnam)................ Peabody Jones, Hugh (WWII)........................... Emporia Russ, Richard (Korea)...........................Oberlin
Cranmer, Ralph (Korea).................Clay Center Jones, Kenneth (Vietnam)....................... Derby Russell, Gene (Korea).......................... Scandia
Crawford, Loun (Korea)................Clay Center Juenemann, John (Vietnam)..................Oberlin Salmans, Oscar (WWII)................... Oskaloosa
Damm, Charles (Vietnam).................Bird City Kennedy, Ira (Korea)........................ Lawrence Samples, Eugene (WWII).................... Stafford
Darnall, Byron (Vietnam)....................Mayetta Kiehne, Carlyle (Korea)......................... Satana Sanders, Jack (Korea).............................Salina
Darnell, Donald (Korea)..................... Osborne Kinast, Charles (Korea)................. Hutchinson Sawaya, Norman (Korea)............... Hutchinson
Darrah, Robert (WWII).......................Shawnee Koll, Larry (Vietnam)......................Marysville Schmidt, Leon (WWII)..................... Lawrence
Dennis, Richard (Vietnam)..................... Derby Lang, Helmut (Vietnam).....................Shawnee Scholz, Priscilla (Korea).................... Atchison
Dewitt, Larry (Vietnam)....................... Sterling Litton, Richard (Korea)................Leavenworth Schotte, Richard (Vietnam)................. Hanover
Schwab, Donald (Vietnam)................Copeland
Scribner, Loyd (WWII)............................ Paola
KANSAS SUNFLOWER LEGIONNAIRE Seiwald, Paul (Korea)......................Vermillion
Jimmie L. Foster, Editor Shaughnessy, Gene (Vietnam).......... Lawrence
Official publication of The American Legion, Department of Kansas and is owned Shelton, Thurman (Korea).................. Osborne
exclusively by The Kansas Department. Published four times per year. Com- Shreve, David (Vietnam).....................Gardner
mander Marri Krupco; Vice Commander Jeremy Ehart; Area Vice Commander Smiley, Nathan.......................................... Pratt
Smith, David (WWII).......................... Sterling
East Randy Frank; Area Vice Commander West Gary Foos; Adjutant, Jimmie Smith, Dean (WWII)..........................Bird City
Foster; Asst. Adjutant Jeff Bond, National Executive Committeeman Dan Wiley; Smith, Leland (Korea)..........................Oberlin
Alternate NEC Ray Vail; Chaplain R. Glenn Patterson; Judge Advocate Joe De- Smith, William (WWII)....................... Newton
Woskin; Historian Joe Johnston; Masters-at-Arms Pat Hewitt and Clint Vawter. Spencer, Bud (WWII).................. Topeka #421
Department Headquarters: Stapp, Dewaine (Korea)........................Oberlin
1314 SW Topeka Blvd. Topeka, KS 66612, 785-232-9315 Steerman, Vernon (Korea).................. Osborne
Stewart, Adelbert (Korea)......................... Linn
Department Headquarters Email Addresses: Suther, Ralph (Korea)........................Frankfort
Jimmie L. Foster:.............................................................adjutant@ksamlegion.org Swafford, James (WWII)..................... Fontana
Jeff Bond:................................................................. headquarters@ksamlegion.org Tapedo, Burgess (Korea)................... Lawrence
Margie Thibault:.............................................................. margiet@ksamlegion.org Theel, William (Korea)................ Topeka #400
Michelle Johnston:....................................................membership@ksamlegion.org Thode, Edward (Korea)................. Topeka #58
News deadline is the 15th of March, June, September and December for the Towner, Dwain (WWII)...................... Hugoton
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