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Seen here is the Veterans Memorial in Adare Man- or, Co. Limerick owned by Vietnam War Veteran Mr. Tom Kane, who had this fine memorial erected on the grounds in memory of his fallen comrades.
Some members of ONE were invited by the American Legion to the memorial service held on the 5th June, seen here are (l/r) Charlie Maye (Hon Tres. Thomas Ash Br), Ger Landers (then ONE Chairman) and Ted Moynihan (Thomas Ash Br)
At the recent launch of ONE’s Fuchsia Appeal 2011, pictured (l/r) are Tony Pennie (ONE member), Paul Kehoe TD (Minister of State at Defence), Seán Keating (ONE member), Ollie O’Connor (ONE CEO), Brig Gen Denis Murphy (GOC 2 E Bde) and Martin Coyne (ONE Chairman)
Lt Col Shaun Purvis (USAF), Defence Attaché with ONE Chairman Martin Coyne at the Fuchsia launch
The Fuchsia was chosen as the emblem, as part of the launch of the first appeal in 2007. It was chosen, as it is grown through- out Ireland and was seen as a reminder of home when seen overseas. The Fuchsia badge is sold as part of the fundrais- ing initiative and under the emblem is stamped the word ‘Cuimhnímis’ (let us remember) in remembrance of those have served and the many who have given their lives while serving. Would you like to grow Fuch- sias in Aid of ONE An interesting fact: Fuchsias grown from softwood cuttings in the spring will flower earlier than a hardwood cutting taken in the previous autumn. Come have a go! Contact info@ oneconnect.ie or 01-4850600 for further details www.onecon- nect.ie
Delegates and members of the Irish United Nations Veter- ans Association (IUNVA) at their 22nd National Conven- tion held in NCO’s Mess Ceannt Bks, Curragh Camp on the 9th July 2011
Members of IUNVA Post 11 (Curragh/Suncroft) who hosted this year’s convention
“We have contributed to over 50 years of peacekeeping with courage and tenacity. Our casualties have been many. Our dead are commemorated at Arbour Hill, and at other locations; but we must also remem- ber the many who have been scarred, both physically and psychologically by their service overseas. We must continue to help these veterans and their families. That is why we were formed - let us not forget them.” Maj Gen V.F. Savino (Retd) The Membership of IUNVA as of the 31st June 2011 was 802 in 16 Posts around the Country, and continues to grow. To Join, Subscribe and Support please contact IUNVA HQ, Arbour House, Mount Temple Road, Dublin 7. Tel: 01-6791262, or go to www.iunva.com
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