POW/MIA issue and cause. / Veterans Compensation Benefits Rate 12/01/07

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From: Chip H

I got this from Lynn O Shea, please pass the word, as we have lost a GREAT supporter of the POW/MIA issue and cause.
Thanks.
Take care
Chip

It saddens me to inform our members and friends of the passing of David Alfond, husband of National Alliance of Families Chairperson Dolores Alfond. David passed late last night of complications from open heart surgery.
During their more than 40 years of marriage, David was a constant support both emotionally and financially of Dolores POW/MIA efforts. Few know that years ago, he and Dolores traveled to Thailand so that Dolores could visit a refugee camp in search of POW/MIA information. During the early years of the Alliance, David supplied much of our financial backing. Once able to exist on our own, David continued to manage our books and offer guidance.
I only met David once but we got to know each other over many years of phone conversations. David had a wonderful New England accent. He was a gentleman with a great sense of humor, who never took himself seriously. We had great conversations, especially during baseball season. David was a rabid Red Sox fan, and I as many of you know am a rabid Yankee fan. We also shared a great appreciation for Lox and all types of smoked salmon.
Simply stated, he was a very good person.
Services will be held in Boston on Thursday. Cards of condolence may be sent to:
Dolores Alfond
c/o National Alliance of Families
P.O. Box 40327
Bellevue, WA. 98015

Lynn O Shea
Director of Research
National Alliance of Families
for the Return of America s Missing Servicemen
World War II - Korea - Cold War - Vietnam - Gulf Wars

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Vietnam Vet, Congressman Duncan Hunter has been a Republican member of the House, since 1981.
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Congressman Duncan Hunter Is Running For President

Bronze Star awarded Vietnam Veteran, Congressman Duncan Hunter has been a Republican member of the House of Representatives since 1981.

In 1980, Hunter was recruited to run for Congress in what was then the 42nd District against 18-year incumbent Democrat Lionel Van Deerlin. Van Deerlin had been the district's only congressman since its creation in 1963. Hunter was initially an underdog. He was one of many Republicans swept into office from historically Democratic districts as a result of the "Reagan revolution".

In his district, Hunter consistently gets over 60% of the Hispanic vote and nearly 70% of the Democratic vote. http://en.wikipedia .org/wiki/ Duncan_Hunter

Duncan Hunter received a Bronze Star for his service in 24 helicopter combat assaults. His own son has already served two tours in Iraq in the U.S. Marine Corps.

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MARCH 29, 2008 VIETNAM VETERANS DAY "WELCOME HOME" IN CROSSVILLE, TENNESSEE -- DETAILS PRESS HERE http://www.capveter ans.com/american _patriotism/ id16.html

Desecration of At Least EIGHT (8) Veterans Memorials Around The United States. Including the WALL. Press HERE for Details. http://www.capveter ans.com/the_ year_2007/ id79.html

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Veterans Compensation Benefits Rate Tables - Effective 12/1/07

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