All is well, safely rest; God is nigh.
Then goodnight, peaceful night, Till the light of the dawn shineth bright;
God is near, do not fear, Friend, goodnight.
From the hymn "Day is Done" (TAPS)
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James A. Raines, Richard Knoll, Rocco J. Navarro, Rev. James Frazier, Raul "Roy" Caamano, William Burnley, Joseph A. Kling, Robert Williams, Theodore F. Shimshy, Frederick T. Spackman, Lester Payton, Chester Connor, Richard Bogdan, Sr. and John Morelan.
Also learned of the passing of Raul Caamano in December, 2002. He suffered from lung cancer which had spread to his brain. He was buried on December 24, 2002 on Long Island in a national military cemetery with full military honors. His wife, Florence, misses him but is glad that he suffered little pain until the last ten days of his life, an answer to her prayers. Cards may be sent to the family at 2120 34th Ave. Apt. 2H, Long Island City, NY 11106.
We lost one of our members who was especially dear to me, Rev. James "Jim" Frazier, who with his wife, Betsy, ministered to Hopi and Navajo American Indians (and anyone else who came to them for help) at their Widow's Mite Mission since 1975. Jim was a linguist (Oriental languages, a graduate of Monterey Language School) and served with the 329th CRC and 501st CRG. I met Jim only once, at our 4th Annual Reunion in Pesacola Beach, FL in September, 1999. We became close friends over the years through correspondence and support of his Widow's Mite Mission. Jim was a life member of ASA Korea. In Pensacola, Jim graciously accepted my invitation to participate (along with Rev. Don Nesheim) in offering the Invocation at our banquet. Jim and Betsy were two of those wonderful and dedicated called servants of the Lord Jesus Christ who they accepted as their personal Savior that one meets in this earthly journey. God called Jim home to His eternal kingdom on February 19, 2003 His mission and his work will continue by his beloved Betsy. Condolences and memorials may be sent to Betsy at HC33 Box 432, Flagstaff, AZ 86004-8801. As a colleaque, as a fellow member of ASA Korea, and as a good friend, I shall miss Jim, as will all those children of God he and Betsy have ministered to for so many years. Jim would have been 69 on March 11.
Please pray with me: In the Gospel of John 10:29, Jesus said: "My Father, which gave them to me, is greater than all; and no one is able pluck them out of my Father's hand." Dear Lord of heaven and earth, we know by faith You alone are able to take our brother, Jim Frazier, from this life to Jesus' gift of eternal life. Jim has fought the good fight, he has won the crown of glory.
Dear Lord of Heaven and Earth, another soldier and member of our ASA Korea Veterans Assn. has died. We commend his eternal soul to Your everlasting care, evermore trusting in the gift of love and mercy You have showered upon us throughout our lives. We pray You will show Norma and her family the comfort that comes solely from Your loving presence. Amen and Amen.
James A Raines, wife Jesteen 1 Hearthstone Dr., Rte. 4, Parkersburg, WV 26101-8705, served with the 501st CRGp., 1956-58, died at Ohio State Hospital, July 16, 2002.
Richard Knoll 175 Carol Street, Newaygo, MI 49337-8819. Name of spouse unknown. Served at Baker Site, 326th CRC, died in December, 2002.
Let us remember these fellow veterans as we commend their souls to the eternal keeping of God the Father Almighty. May they rest in peace as their day is done and Taps has sounded for a job well done.
ASA KOREA Life Member, Robert Williams, one of the first members of ASA Korea since 1996 and its inception, passed away on Sunday, January 5, 2003. Robert had suffered a heart attack and appeared to be mending and preparing for release from the hospital when he took a turn for the worse. Bob had planned to attend the Buffalo reunion this year along with his son, Mark, and we will miss Bob. He was an enthusiastic and staunch supporter of ASA Korea. If anyone wants to send a personal sympathy card, Bob's address is: Robert Williams, 602 N. Ash St., Deshler, OH 43516-1210; ph.: 419-278-1445. Bob served with the 301st CRBn '55-'56.