IN MEMORIAM
ASA Chitose Association
Inc.
IN
MEMORIAM
We Regret to Inform You The Following
People Have Passed On Since Our Last Newsletter
MEMORIAMS- It is with great sadness that I report that the
following have passed on:
* Mike Traynor passed away September 12, 2009 after a sudden
and short illness. Survived by Wife Dianne of Fairview
NC.
* Retired
Army Colonel William G. Nechanicky, Post Commander Chitose
"Nick", 93, died
Thursday, January 7, 2010 while battling pneumonia at Shady Grove Hospital in
Rockville, MD.
William was born December 5,1916 in Buckingham Iowa. He
graduated from Geneseo Consolidated High School and Iowa State
University in
1938. He served in the US Army from 1941-1972. He served in World War II in
Germany and Japan. He also served in
the Korean and Viet Nam Wars. He retired
after serving 20 years in the National Security Agency in Odenton,
MD.
* Robert "Bob"
Ledbetter Chitose 59-61 passed away Thursday October 22 survived by
Wife Sterline of St Charles MO
* Sachiko Bittner wife of Fred Bittner,
Wednesday October 14, 2009. Sachiko was the head waitress
at the
NCO Club at the 12th USASA Field Station, Chitose, Japan from
1953-1965.
She then opened-up the “Country Bar” Stand Bar in
Chitose.
Sachiko married Fred Bittner in Sapporo on February 28, 1968.
Tribute to Sachiko http://www.tributes.com/show/Sachiko-Bittner-86961113
* Donald J. Boldt Chitose 51-53 Passed
April 2009. Survived by Wife Dorothy La Porte City IA
* Weldon Dickson Chitose 67-68 Passed 16 May 2009
Survived by Wife Peggy Desoto TX
* Robert
Swiston Chitose 59-61 62-66 Passed Passed 9 May 2009
* Alma Bissen wife of Paul Bissen Chitose 58-64
Passed 13 May 2009. Harlan IA
* Jerry Martin
Chitose 64-67 Passed 2 Dec 2008 Survived by Wife Lil Springfield
MO
* Glenn Green Chitose 62-64 Passed 25 April 2009
Survived by Wife Diane Cook WA
* Gerry Clemons
Wife of Gerald Clemons Chitose 59-61 Beaverdam VA
* Edward Hamburger Chitose 51-54 Passed 13 Aug 2009
Survived by Wife Arlene Sarasota
FL
* Donald H.
O'Sullivan A Ops 54/56 , of Columbia MD died June 19, 2009,
.He is survived by his wife, Mabel Baryiames
Vietnam War casualties listed by Home of Record http://www.virtualwall.org/iStates.htm.
Email for this web site should be sent to
asachitose@yahoo.com or asachitose@aol.comFlag Draped Coffin
(received from Harold O'Donnell)I hope you take the time to read this..... To understand what the flag draped coffin really means..... Here is how to understand the flag that laid upon it and is surrendered to so many widows and widowers.
Do you know that at military funerals, the 21-gun salute stands for the sum of the numbers in the year 1776?
Have you ever noticed the honor guard pays meticulous attention to correctly folding the United States of America Flag 13 times? You probably thought it was to symbolize the original 13 colonies, but we learn something new every day!
The 1st fold of the flag is a symbol of life.
The 2nd fold is a symbol of
the belief in eternal life. 
The 3rd fold is made in honor and remembrance of the veterans
departing the ranks who gave a portion of their lives for the defense of the
country to attain peace throughout the world.
The 4th fold represents the weaker nature, for as American
citizens trusting in God, it is to Him we turn in times of peace as well as in
time of war for His divine guidance
The 5th fold is a tribute to the country, for in the words of
Stephen Decatur, "Our Country, in dealing with other countries, may she always
be right; but it is still our country, right or wrong."
The 6th fold is for where people's hearts lie. It is with their heart that They pledge allegiance to the flag of the United! States Of America, and the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with Liberty and Justice for all.
The 7th fold is a tribute to its Armed Forces, for it is
through the Armed Forces that they protect their country and their flag against
all her enemies, whether they be found within or without the boundaries of their
republic.
The 8th fold is a tribute to the one who entered into the
valley of the shadow of death, that we might see the light of day.
The 9th fold is a tribute to womanhood, and Mothers. For it has been through their faith, their love, loyalty and devotion that the character of the men and women who have made this country great has been molded.
The 10th fold is a tribute to the father, for he, too, has
given his sons and daughters for the defense of their country since they were
first born.
The 11th fold represents the lower portion of the seal of King
David and King Solomon and glorifies in the Hebrews eyes, the God of Abraham,
Isaac and Jacob.
The 12th fold represents an emblem of eternity and glorifies,
in the Christians eyes, God the Father, the Son and Holy Spirit.
The 13th fold, or when the flag is completely folded, the stars
are uppermost reminding them of their nations motto, "In God We Trust."
After the flag is completely folded and tucked in, it takes on the appearance of a cocked hat, ever reminding us of the soldiers who served under General George Washington, and the Sailors and Marines who served under Captain John Paul Jones, who were followed by their comrades and shipmates in the Armed Forces of the United States, preserving for them the rights, privileges and freedoms they enjoy today.
There are some traditions and ways of doing things that have deep meaning. In the future, you'll see flags folded and now you will know why.
Buried Veterans Records Now on Web
VA
Nationwide Gravesite Locator: http://www.cem.va.gov
