AWARDED
to those who received an injury
from the herbicidal spraying of AGENT ORANGE in
Vietnam
Agent Orange was and is a weapon of war. Chapter 720 believes that Vietnam veterans killed or sickened by these dioxins deserve the Purple Heart Medal just as those who are injured or killed by other weapons of war.
The
Silver Rose is the only award offered to Vietnam veterans who are victims of
Agent Orange. It is a “healing” medal of great honor, courage and
remembrance. It is offered to all Vietnam veterans and families of deceased
veterans. The honor and remembrance given during the formal presentation
ceremony is extremely gratifying to the recipients and/or their families.
Chapter 720 along with the Order of the Silver Rose Foundation is one of the few
sponsors of this program. We will be offering this medal and award to area
veterans or families of deceased veterans. Call Ed Greenawalt- 1-814-834-7849 for further details and application or you may visit The Order
of the Silver Rose website at silverrose.org.
Chapter 720 awards this great honor to:
January 25, 2002
Elk County Court House Annex
Sandy Laughner accepting for husband Robert "Doc" Laughner (deceased)
Jan Anthony Jim Steinbiser
Leroy Wehler Tom Mahaney *
Absent when photos were taken Dave Kalinoski
* It should be noted that Tom and Walter Mahaney are the first brothers to receive this award.
Memorial Day, May 27, 2002
St. Marys
From left to right: Walter Donachy, James Haight, Frank Rollick (receiving for his deceased son, Dennis Rollick) Sue Anderson (receiving for her deceased husband, K. Dennis Anderson) and Ann Moiser (receiving for her deceased, husband Michael Moiser)
In Brockway
Rich DeSantis
FEBRUARY 19, 2006
Toby Grange
Presenting the Silver Rose to Frank Stenta
Left to right Mick Meyer, Jim Swanson, Jim Steinbiser, Ed Greenawalt, Frank Stenta and Craig Singer
Frank Stenta