2 December, 2022
Hopkinton veterans gathered for the 2 December 2022, Vets Breakfast and a lively discussion of past military events that happened in the early December time span. The "Frozen Chosin" was one of the key topics. Among those who participated in the breakfast, and the military history discussion are in the photo, below.
Photo Below: L to R: Barry Rosenbloom, US Army, is "armed" to enjoy a Tootsie Roll in remembrance of the 1st Marine Division and their battle at the Chosin; Steve Whynot, USN, holding an image of the Japanese battleship "Nagato" that was in the carrier force that received word from Tokyo to proceed with the attack on Pearl Harbor; Russ Ellsworth, USN, preparing to enjoy a Tootsie Roll for the 1st Marine Division; Frank Bozyczko, USMC, showing the site where portable Treadway bridge segments were parachute-dropped, and installed over a deep pass to facilitate the Breakout from the Chosin; Bill Muench, USN, standing near the Tootsie Roll poster, with samples made available by the Knights of Columbus; Jim Rose, USAF, showing a vintage advertisement from the Tootsie Roll Company cheering "When The Boys Come Home;" Jacques LeDuc, USCG, representing the Breakout from the Chosin with a tank leading the way; and, Bill Hamilton, USN.
The next Vets Breakfast is scheduled for 6 January 2023.
