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Photographs of the Day

Posted on May 28, 2007 by John Bailey

WPCNR ROVING PHOTOGRAPHER. Memorial Day, May 28, 2007: The White Plains Memorial Day Observances were held in the city Monday morning, culminating in remembrances and wreath dedications at the White Plains Rural Cemetary. The Roving Photographer notes some of the sights and sounds.

White Plains High School Marching Band Playomg God Bless America as they pass the Revolutionary War Cannon monument on North Broadway.

Vietnam Veterans Turning onto Mamaroneck Avenue to reverent applause from the populace.

Jewish War Veterans on Parade.

Veterans Paint the War Experience.

Posted on May 28, 2007 by John Bailey

WPCNR PERSPECTIVES. May 28, 2007: A reader sends along news of this unique exhibit of World War II veterans whose work will be displayed in Bridgeport and New Haven this week:

Doug Leigh, standing with two of his WWII based oil paintings “Art in the Face of War” exhibit is at the City Lights Gallery at 37 Markle Court, off State Street in Bridgeport. Mon-Fri 10-5:30 Sat 11-4 (203) 334-7748 . There are also two more exhibitions of note including showing a documentary on “Art in the Face of War,” and an exhibition of Iraqi War photographs in New Haven

The show consists of the work of 8 exhibiting artists who are all WWII Vets. Some artwork has been recently executed, some are the sketches and photos from their war days. Wednesday, May 30th from 12-1 you can bring your own lunch, some refreshments will be served and some of the artists will be speaking about their work and experience.

On Thursday June 14 at 6:30 there will be a showing of “a documentary, “Art in the Face of War” featuring all 8 artists. All of the artists are from Connecticut.

Also, even further away – Thursday, May 31, 8pm at the United Church on the Green in New Haven, 323 Temple Street (Corner of Elm) (203) 901- 7558 or visit www.Danielsmith.com Images of Iraq – Photographer Daniel
Smith, ON THE EVE OF HIS RETURNING TO IRAQ, will speak about his embedded experiences in Iraq in a visual presentation accompanied by violinist Netta Hadari, playing the music of Bach.

Special Guest will be Scott Harris of the nationally syndicated radio prpgram “Bewtween the Lines” Q&A following
Suggested donation: $5 – $35 (voluntary) All proceeds to support charities, including Dan’s efforts to bring medical supplies to Iraq. Complimentary food & wine provided by local restaurants.

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War is not like the movies.

Posted on May 28, 2007 by John Bailey

WPCNR REFLECTIONS. May 28, 2007: A daughter of a World War II veteran sent us this insight as to why we should remember our veterans today, and how at least the veteran in her family feels about his war experiences. Her sharing her feelings about her father’s experiences show what many veterans have felt, that the experience of combat never leaves you and is always there. Her thoughts:

I didn’t notice your site plugging the WP Mem Day Parade yet. My dad
hates parades and on the actual Memorial Day I always just hang around
with him. He had a bad time on the beaches and I think just
tries to forget about it all.

He didn’t have a gun and never had to
kill anyone and never had people shooting at him directly, but he was
always scared for the entire duration of the war, and I think it made
him very serious and sad about it and he really hates parades. (He was
a map-maker for pilots and historian for his troop carrier group)

He always came right after the killing. Troops ahead of his would
advance on an area to make airstrips and then my father and the pilots
and mechanics would come.

Al Bruhn the host of a talk show in Danbury Connecticut reflects on this Memorial Day:

Iraqi war fatalities continue to rise

as does gas prices at the pump.

So, who’s really minding the store?

Or is there no store to mind anymore?

Names come and go and the action

continues with a thickening plot

of characters determined to see it

their way like my way no way hit

the highway.

Well, Americans have hit the highway

big time and one wonders why and where

and for what cause and or reason.

Or is there a reason anymore to question

what’s really going on in America?

Past wars are patronized with celebrations

of parades and picnics and family get together.

But, in what name?

Is there any truth anymore to what’s really

going on in America?

In time of war, there is no peace.

And without peace, there is no happiness.

So, why then are people celebrating

Memorial Day Weekend 2007?

To claim victory to a cause without

a reason or is it a reason without cause?

Al Bruhn on the

USA TV Talk News network

http://www.usatvtalk.com

Bradley’s Memorial Day Address: Focus Should be on the Fallen

Posted on May 28, 2007 by John Bailey

WPCNR Memorial Day Address by Assemblyman Adam T. Bradley. May 28, 2007: Memorial Day is a solemn reminder of the dedication, loyalty and ultimate sacrifices so many men and women have made for our country. This Memorial Day, we must put politics aside and honor our fallen soldiers of the past and those who have recently given their lives in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Assemblyman Adam Bradley Addressing veterans and citizenry at White Plains rural Cemetary this morning.

Sadly, our communities have seen several young servicemen and women lost to us in the prime of their lives. Men like Kevin Cuming, 22, a Private First Class from North White Plains, stationed at Fort Hood, Texas, who died in August 2004; Anthony Kalladeen, 26, a Sergeant from Purchase, assigned to New York’s 256^th Brigade Combat Team, who died in Baghdad in August 2005; and Kyu Chay, 34, a Staff Sergeant from Mount Kisco, stationed at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, who died in October 2006 in Afghanistan.

We remember them and honor them – the true heroes of this country. They are heroes who volunteered to leave their families and friends for months at a time to help people they’ve never met – in places they’ve never known. And they contribute more than many do in a lifetime – in conditions most of us could never imagine.

In the Assembly, my colleagues and I understand the significance of the sacrifices that the members of our armed forces have made. During the past few years, the Assembly passed laws I supported to:

· Erect and maintain a monument honoring state residents awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor – to be located near the Empire State Plaza in Albany (Ch. 690 of 2006)

· Provide death benefits and health insurance coverage to eligible survivors of public employees who die while on active duty (Ch. 105 of 2005).

We should also remember those who are currently away from their family and friends and in danger overseas. I am committed to ensuring that our state properly provides for soldiers and their families and I am fighting to push through more legislation that will:

· Establish a property tax exemption for Cold War veterans (A.583-A);

· Exempt veteran disability payments from the income of those 65 years or older entitled to a real property tax exemption (A.3415).

My door will always be open to the men and women in uniform fighting for our country across the world. If I can help to make things better for our troops, I will. We must continue supporting our veterans, active duty military personnel and their families – if only to offer them a small token of our community’s gratitude for all they have given New York and our country.