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Show Page A5 (Etuu-a-plnbrpfubrn- Thursday, November 7, 2002 t at War BYU library showcases 'Saints Drs. Robert C. Freeman and Dtnnis A. Wright, at Brigham Young University are collecting and preserving the w ntten accounts of LDS veterans of the Korean and Vietnam Wars for placement in a special archive housed in the BYU library. As directors of the Saints at War project, they have already collected over 1000 accounts of LDS veterans of WW1I, and now invite LDS eterans of Korea and Vietnam to participate. Drs. Wright and Freeman collect, organise, and preserve written accounts, photographs, journals, and other material donated by the LDS serv icemen. The results of their work will be added to a special collection in BYUa Harold B. Lee Li- brary. The Saints at War project honors LDS veterans, w ho served their country during WWII as well as the Korean and Vietnam wars. As many as 20,000 LDS members served during the Korean War. During the Vietnam War, 25,000 members responded to their country's call to serve. Typical of the unique experiences of the LDS veterans include those of Frank Wdles in Korea and Stanley Shults in Vietnam. Frank Willes served during the Korean conflict. His if ;v m. I L. -- H.J I' - ac- Ch unchon, Korea, diagnosed him as having encephalitis, a brain fever carried by mosquitoes that killed most men it blessed him to heal completely. In less than a month, he returned to his camp, fully recovered, with no brain damage or trace of sickness. Stanley Shults shares his Join Us at the Grand County Public Library for our CLIFFORD READING MARATHON kick-of- f party on Thursday, Nov. 7 at 5 p.m. Special guests from Hearts and Paws, Stories, Games and Treats AFFORDABLE HOME FOR SALE SO UTHEAST ATC BUILDING CONSTRUCTION & UTAH HOUSING CORPORATION The Southest Applied Technology College, in partnership with Utah Housing Finance Agencys ECHO Program, is soliciting a qualified buyer to purchase a newly constructed home located at 1109 Sage Valley Circle, Moab. Home has a total of 1,256 sq. ft. with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. For a detailed description of the home or additional inforor mation please contact Matt at U.H.C.: (801) the Southeast ATC: (800) 323-262- 230-858- optometrist Dr. Todd A. Hackney UP1' count relates a medical miracle that began w hen doctors in a M.A S.H. unit in infected. After hearing this news, Willes asked for two LDS Chaplains, w ho arrived a short time later. They laid their hands upon his head and 1 471 South Main Street 7 in the Desert Plaza 2i 59944 1 This photo is one of many displayed in the Saints at War project story of giving his jeep a name of a Book of Mormon character. As an officer in Vietnam, he received a jeep for his use. Dismayed over the graffiti that decorated it, he cleaned it up and painted ow n distinctive LDS message. After cov- iy Car Diagnoatie Equipment E value lion tor Ey Diaaaaa, Glaucoma, Cataracts Complata Contact Lana Sarvka Gat Pormaabia, Soft Lensei tor Family CompMrt Stt-ottba-- to change eya astigmatism, Ttntod tans color, Disposable, Monovtsion Complata Optical SanHca a titocsis, Fashion tints, , Photochromies, High Inaex (ansa Coating (ihHwisr and lighter), targa Selection of Fashion Frame ,saintsatwarorg Dts Fiee-maand Wright hope that n many LDS veterans of Korea and Vietnam w ill mogmze the value of the Saints at War col lection and desire to participate No-ho- ering the old graffiti, he Mahonri painted The Moab Film Festival would like to unusual name prompted thank everyone who helped make the 2002 festival a wonderful event: Moriancumer" across the front of his jeep. He reports that the many interesting discussions with other servicemen throughout his tour of duty. In speaking of the project, Dr. Wright explains, The success of the Saints at War project is due to the participation of the LDS veterans. Their accounts represent a wide range of experiences, some are humorous, w hile others are heart rendering, some provide vivid accounts of the reality of war, and others still detail the joys of Church ser- the Volunteers Arches Book Company Banditos Best Western Canyonlands Inn Boomer's Market Canyonlands Art Council Canyonlands Film Society Board Center Cate Earth Studio Eddie McStiffs Hotel Off Center Moab Brewery Moab Happenings Canyonlands Copy Center Moab Property Management Moab Valley Inn Moonflower Market Peace Tree Ramada Inn Red Cliffs Adventure Lodge Jim Aleff Jim Lindheim and Jim Tharp KZMU Public Radio 89 7 & 106 Main Street Music and Video Microtel Inn and Suites Moab Area Travel Council Wheeler Roadrunner Shuttle of Moab The Canyonlands Film Society The Times Independent Utah Film Commission Zax Wood Fired Pizza All vice in the most difficult of circumstances. All are meaning ful and important to the bal ance of the collection." Dr. Freeman adds, The Korean War is generally regarded as the forgotten war. Our great hope is to change that. It is not too late to preserve the legacy of service for the LDS Korean and Vietnam veterans." Roan A. McClure, an LDS Vietnam War Veteran, shared his feelings about taking part in the Saints at War project He said, What I learned Red Rock Bakery Red Rock Lodge and Suites Rick 1 an through my military experi- The Next Stage ences in Vietnam has helped me throughout my life. Because I have neither shared, nor recorded them until now, my children and grandchildren may be lacking something that might have helped 24 yean as your sheriff I want to thank all the voters for the continued support of me and the people in the Grand County Sheriffs Office. James Nyland Paid Political Advertisement it Wells Fargo EquityLine with Flex Ability the smart way to prepare for all of life's stages them. Today, that changed. Please join me in gathering our experiences so that the lessons we learned will be available to those who come after us, who may need our help." The Saints at War project invites veterans and their families to contact their office for an information packet. The address is 375 SM Joseph Smith Building, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT 84602. Interested parties can also call or email Interest rates are at an historic low so talk to us today! 4.99 mi Jl . 13 APR it it i J is also a website located at V 1 J27I t'25J2xr- - afir - ar-T- . ljxlst tif qeaanftgEjregr. zoo IuT'.f Mci 23 To the Citizens of Grand County, Thank you for your financial contributions and your support during my campaign for School Board. Sincerely, Robert Buckingham (Please remove your campaign signs) paid political advertisement COPY L- -, , . hi $?$? a uawr. |