VOLUME 1 ISSUE 6
HAJDACK-MOKAN CHAPTER
82 ND AIRBORNE
September, 2008 NEWS AND NOTES
Meeting on the first SICK CALL – We hope this issue finds everyone in good health. if you are ill, please
Thursday of every
contact Chaplain Leon Anderson at 610-524-3254. If any Chapter member is planning a
month at 8:00PM.
military funeral with a full Honor Guard, contact Chaplain Anderson concerning such
McMenamy arrangements.
American Legion
Post No. 178 MEDAL OF HONOR VISIT
8041 Frankford
Avenue David Dolby, Congressional Medal of Honor recipient for his actions on the 21 st of May, 1966
[Northeast in Vietnam, visited our Chapter in September. Dave served 5 ½ yrs. in Nam with the 101st, 75th
Philadelphia] Rangers, the 173rd and Special Forces. It was during his first tour while assigned to Co. B,
Philadelphia, PA
1/8 ABN, 1st Cav, Airmobile that then Spec. 4 Dolby went above and beyond the call of
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duty during action against the enemy. In addition to the MOH, Dave has a Purple Heart
Meetings start a Silver Star and 2 Bronze Stas (plus many more medals. It is our honor to host and now
promptly at 8:00 P.M. claim Dave as our newest member!
Members begin to
gather for Airborne Roger Mokan hosted this year’s picnic August 9. Fun was had by all who attended.
refreshments at 7:00 Good food and cold beverages were plentiful and we did our best to kill it all. The real
P.M. news is that Roger’s kid did not score a hockey goal that day. David Oh’s daughter did
look like a future Olympic swimmer and Phyllis Kelly (lovely wife of Green Beret Tom Kelly)
WEBSITE &
won the bikini contest.
CONTACTS
Chapter website at
www.philly82nd.com
Chairman: Dan
Bosak
215-880-4161
Vice Chair: Pat
Dugan 215-669-3509
Email to
Yodoogs@yahoo.
com
Regular Mail to:
Frank DeLia
(Secretary)
Membership
renewals are due
again. Let’s keep
our numbers up and
stay one of the top
chapters in the
association.
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IN THE NEWS
Our chapter currently has a few members serving in public office: US Congressman Patrick Murphy
,(www.murphy08.com), PA State Rep Bryan Lentz (www.votelentz.com) and Phila Judge Patrick Dugan. We
should have another but dirty tricks prevailed in the election involving member David Oh
(www.davidoh.org) in his bid for Philadelphia City Council.
CHRISTMAS PARTY
December 6, 2008 is the date. 8-12pm at the Black Lake Room in Northeast Philly (1 block north of McNulty
and Southampton Rd). $35 a head – reserve seating! The Reason for our party is to be with fellow
paratroopers, their families and their friends for the holidays. Join us – yeah you – where have you been? –
we have not seen you in awhile and you are missed (most of you ). If there is a financial problem call us
and we can waive the costs – if you need a ride, call us and we will find you a ride – come alone or bring
family and friends -- but join us
CHAPLAIN
Chaplain Leon Anderson is doing a great job. Rumor has it that he really is a minister. On the 3rd Tues of
each month Leon “hosts” an 8am breakfast with Veterans at the Exton Diner. You are welcome to attend –
sometimes more than a hundred vets are there. Leon is going to see the Bronze Star get pinned on his son
Alan, a full bird colonel in the Air Force for his service in Iraq. Col Anderson has a daughter graduating from
the AF Academy and a son in OCS right now. Contact Leon at AMM1993@verizon.com or by phone 610-
513-0209.
TREASURER
Bob Alexander in his first year as treasurer is doing a superb professional job being the caretaker of our funds
– Tip of the beret to Bob.
HONOR GUARD
Our Color Guard under the leadership of Ralph Golden, continues to represent this chapter and the
Airborne like no other. Everywhere they go – they receive high praise. They may not be 19 anymore, but
damn they look good and keep extremely busy. They represented at various events including the Bridesburg
Parade, Vietnam Memorial, DoWop Festival and Patrick Ward Memorial (and at other American Legions
and VFWs). Irish Weekend in Wildwood is fast approaching and our Color Guard will be marching Sunday,
Sept 21in the parade. They will be staying for the weekend (there may still be room for you at 1002 Ocean –
so call and/or stop by). Ralph can be reached at 267-231-4891.
If anyone would want to drop a line to Rick Mariano, his address is
Richard Mariano
600-43-066
FCI Camp, P O Box 1000
Ft. Dix, NJ 08640
If you have any questions about your dues status or if there is a financial problem, call Sgt. Ed Coley USMC at
215-266-6364 (cell) or 215-339-9147. God Bless America and Airborne all the Way!
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