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Next... two very surprised photographers were asked to put down their cameras and come to the podium where they were  presented with wonderful gifts of affection from the "Quiet Heroes " nurses.

After that Marilyn Ewing Affleck was then presented  with a bouquet of beautiful flowers and a check for her hard work in organizing and staging this reunion luncheon. Gunnery SGT. Garrison Gigg USMC (Ret.) and SGT. George Williams USMC (Ret.) (H-3-7, 1st Marine Division Korea 1951) did the honors.

                                              (LtoR) Sgt. George Williams USMC (Ret.), Marilyn Ewing  Affleck, & Gunnery Sgt. Garrison Gigg USMC (Ret.)

Sgt. Jack Fenwick, USMC (Ret.) was then introduced. His story and how it relates to the Navy Nurses & Corpsmen of the Korean War  can be read by clicking here.

After his introduction, all the Navy Nurses of the Korean War present were introduced and asked to come to the podium for a very special presentation by Sgt.Fenwick, USMC (Ret.).

 (LtoR) Virginia "Gini" Jennings Watson, Joan Heath Steyn, Lois Prothro Kessler, Jack Fenwick, Dorothy Venverloh, Lura Jane Emery, Marilyn Ewing Affleck, & Jean Ellis Young.

Sgt. Fenwick USMC (Ret.) told the nurses of his admiration and affection for them. And to show that appreciation, he presented them with one of his exquisite ink sketches that he created while a young Marine recovering from his Korean War wounds.

The title of this ink sketch is "Corpsmen ! ".

It should be noted that Sgt. John Fenwick USMC (Ret.) was further honored by BUMED* by having his ink sketches placed on special exhibit at Bethesda Navel Hospital. Read about this by clicking here.

After this special presentation, Capt. Steve O Conner USMC of the USMC Korean War 50th Anniversary Office said a few words.

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 Both David & I would like to express our sincerest and deepest thanks to all who decided that we should be honored at today's luncheon. Being a "Nurse Paparazzo" has been very rewarding for both of us. We are honored to be able to help in our small way to tell this very important story about the Navy Nurses and Corpsmen who served in the Korean War. Thank you again for thinking of us and the really "Cool" gifts !

* This does not constitute an endorsement whatsoever by BUMED of CFLP, its website or its sponsors.