Welcome all who served America so gallantly during the Korean War...
Two years ago, June 24th was proclaimed in the Congressional Record as "Navy Nurses of the Korean War Day ". Official recognition was given to all U.S. Navy Nurses and Corpsmen who served this country during the Korean War.
Their unsung efforts were so
eloquently written about by 
CDR Francis
Omori, USN in her
book "Quiet Heroes Navy Nurses of the
Korean War 1950-1953 Far East
Command ".
This moving tribute was debuted at the first reunion luncheon held in 2000.
Organized by one of the "Quiet Heroes" nurses, 
Marilyn
Ewing Affleck, along with help from Gunnery Sergeant Gig Garrison USMC (Ret) and CDR
Frances Omori,USN, this reunion was held to
remember and honor these Navy Nurses and Corpsmen.
To learn about "Quiet
Heroes" and
view highlights
of
this joyful reunion, please click here. You can view highlights of the
2001 reunion by clicking here.
This year on June 22, 2002
a third reunion luncheon was held once again to remember and
honor the Navy
Nurses
and Corpsmen who gave comfort and hope to the young Marines fighting in the Korean
War. As in the past, it was held at 
The Clubs of Quantico, Marine
Corps Base, Quantico
Virginia.
Although slightly smaller in size this
year, it was no less significant in importance to
those nurses,
corpsmen, family members and friends
who
attended.
After 
signing the
"guest book"
one could
view
many informative
displays,
share treasured
memories
via 
photo albums or just
swap stories
with friends.
Old friends were reunited,
new
ones made.
Meeting the nurses &
corpsmen, 
face
to face, and hearing about
each
of their unique
experiences was definitely a highlight for many
who attended.
And...
you
could have them
sign their
photo in your
copy of
"Quiet Heroes".
All of this proved to be a
great learning experience for the
younger generation. So
that
they may know of the
valuable contribution made by these nurses & corpsmen and
remember them always !
Of course
posing for the "Nurse
Paparazzi" has become a
tradition at
these
reunions.
There was plenty of Korean War
memorabilia to 
view
and collect too.
So after a bit of socializing
it was time to 
sit
down to a wonderful 
lunch,
prepared by the expert staff of The Clubs of
Quantico.
Please click here to continue coverage of this year's reunion...
©2002 Chip Feise Location Photography All Rights Reserved Additional photography ©2002 David Litvin/API
visitors
who will always remember your courageous service during difficult times. We thank you!