Korean War

The Little Angels Children's Folk Ballet of Korea are the South Korean people's roving goodwill ambassadors. On Wednesday night, before a sold-out Segerstrom Hall in Costa Mesa, the 32 members of the troupe's present-day generation of child performers brought their message of peace to Orange County, delighting their audience with a performance that featured a repertoire of Korean folk dances. During the two-hour show, the children - mostly girls ranging from 9 to 15 years old - changed in and out of an array of brilliantly colored costumes.

WHAT HAPPENED Educators from Costa Mesa's sister city of Wyndham, Australia, who are visiting the Newport-Mesa Unified School District, were introduced to the school board at last week's meeting. WHAT IT MEANS The Aussie educators are visiting as part of an exchange program that began four years ago. In July, delegates from the Newport-Mesa district visited Wyndham for two weeks during their summer vacation. Now, while the Australian schools are out for their summer vacation, representatives from Wyndham are visiting Newport-Mesa.

Hamilton, Charles Pelin, 81, passed away on Oct. 5, 2010. Chuck was born in Council Bluffs, Iowa, and moved to California in 1960. He served in the Korean War and was a Sergeant with the Costa Mesa Police Department, where he patrolled for 28 years. Chuck is survived by his beloved wife, Patricia; sons Charles and Robert; daughters Susan Karr and Elizabeth Koos; 5 grand-children; and 2 great grandchildren. Services will be held Wednesday, Oct. 13, at 2:30 p.m. at Presbyterian Church of the Covenant in Costa Mesa.

Barney Bloom passed away October 18th after a brief illness. Mr. Bloom was born in Canada. He lived most of his adult life in New York and served in the Korean War.  He was an accomplished artist and actor. Known for his powerful personality and beautiful voice he has left his family with loving memories to commemorate his life. He is survived by his Brother Hy Bloom, son David and daughter in law Amanda, his daughter Sandi Bloom Frank, his to grandsons and two grandaughters as well as his two nieces.

WHAT HAPPENED: Mike Fine, assistant superintendent of business services, updated the board and the public on various legislative bills that were passed or vetoed since the Legislative session closed Aug. 31. WHAT IT MEANS: While none of the bills are particular to Newport-Mesa, Fine informed the board that 16 bills were passed, including a bill revising the age of admission to kindergarten by one month. In 2004, a child would have to be 5 years old before Sept.

FRENCH, JOHN TIMMONS, 79, of Newport Beach, passed away September 30, 2010 from acute myelocytic leukemia. Born August 9, 1931 in Sacramento, California to Jack and Helen French, he will be remembered as a charismatic, loving and generous husband, father, grandfather, mentor, and friend. Jack was a veteran of the Korean war and went on to enjoy an esteemed career in the mortgage business for 45 years. Jack's life reflected a dedication to hard work, a devotion and a generosity to all who were in his life.

Richard Brace Richard Frederick Brace died, Monday, July 4, 2011 in Littlerock, California at the age of 82, after a long illness. He was born in San Francisco on June 25, 1929, and grew up in Costa Mesa and Anaheim. He ran track and played football at Newport Harbor High School and Fullerton Junior College. He served as a flight engineer on a B-29 crew in the Korean War and then worked for Pacific Telephone Company and later was a truck driver for Consolidated Freightways Trucking Company.

Young Chang With hymns and the tinkle of chimes hung on a branch, loved ones on Friday honored and remembered Richard Warren Knapp, a veteran of the Korean War who passed away Nov. 1. He was 70. Just one day before Veterans Day, Knapp's family remembered his life. At the conclusion of the service held at Pacific View Memorial Park in Newport Beach, a Navy honor guard stood at attention, saluting in Knapp's direction as "Taps" played in the background.

George Pappas, 85, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 30, 2010 surrounded by his family.  He was born in Follansbee, West Virginia, October 28, 1925.  He graduated from University of Dayton in 1943.  George served in the Army in 1944 and was a veteran of the Korean War.  George proudly worked for and retired from the City of Newport Beach after 30 plus years of service as Finance Director.  George was a faithful member and served on the usher team at St. Paul’s Greek Orthodox Church.

Deepa Bharath Ron Donahue's lips quivered as he lowered his head to what he called "the saddest sound ever." As Costa Mesa High School student Thomas Kosnosky played Taps, Donahue bowed his head, and a couple of tears dripped down onto his shoes. It was the Korean War veteran's first time at the annual Veterans Day tribute put on by the students of St. John the Baptist School in Costa Mesa. The program touched him, Donahue said. "I was stirred by the patriotic music," he said.

The Little Angels Children's Folk Ballet of Korea are the South Korean people's roving goodwill ambassadors. On Wednesday night, before a sold-out Segerstrom Hall in Costa Mesa, the 32 members of the troupe's present-day generation of child performers brought their message of peace to Orange County, delighting their audience with a performance that featured a repertoire of Korean folk dances. During the two-hour show, the children - mostly girls ranging from 9 to 15 years old - changed in and out of an array of brilliantly colored costumes.

Richard Brace Richard Frederick Brace died, Monday, July 4, 2011 in Littlerock, California at the age of 82, after a long illness. He was born in San Francisco on June 25, 1929, and grew up in Costa Mesa and Anaheim. He ran track and played football at Newport Harbor High School and Fullerton Junior College. He served as a flight engineer on a B-29 crew in the Korean War and then worked for Pacific Telephone Company and later was a truck driver for Consolidated Freightways Trucking Company.

George Pappas, 85, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 30, 2010 surrounded by his family.  He was born in Follansbee, West Virginia, October 28, 1925.  He graduated from University of Dayton in 1943.  George served in the Army in 1944 and was a veteran of the Korean War.  George proudly worked for and retired from the City of Newport Beach after 30 plus years of service as Finance Director.  George was a faithful member and served on the usher team at St. Paul’s Greek Orthodox Church.

"In the spring … kings go off to war," the author of 2 Samuel wrote three millennia ago. Lee crossed the Potomac and invaded the Union in June 1863; Hitler ran roughshod over France in May 1940; and North Korea invaded the South in June 1950. (The attack on Pearl Harbor is an obvious exception to this rule.) Thank goodness it's December! I'm guessing that despite the recent saber rattling on the Korean peninsula, North Korea isn't an imminent threat to push south.

Harbor View Elementary School students honored veterans Tuesday in an assembly that included songs, stories and tributes to men and women who have served and are serving the United States of America. "We want you to understand," said Stan Jones, who has a granddaughter in sixth grade at the school. "Let me tell you kids, we went because we love our country, but you are our country. We went for you guys so you don't have to go again. " Jones said he joined the service at the age of 18 — 66 years ago. The year was 1944.

Barney Bloom passed away October 18th after a brief illness. Mr. Bloom was born in Canada. He lived most of his adult life in New York and served in the Korean War.  He was an accomplished artist and actor. Known for his powerful personality and beautiful voice he has left his family with loving memories to commemorate his life. He is survived by his Brother Hy Bloom, son David and daughter in law Amanda, his daughter Sandi Bloom Frank, his to grandsons and two grandaughters as well as his two nieces.

Surrounded by loving family and friends, longtime Newport Beach resident Calvin Siegle passed away at the age of 94 in his home on October 15. Cal began his career as a junior executive with the legendary Cincinnati sporting goods firm of MacGregor-Goldsmith during the depth of the Great Depression, and retired from MacGregor as a top executive after 51 years of exemplary service. Ever a selfless patriot, he twice left this prospering career to defend the nation as an Air Force officer in World War II and the Korean War. Cal was preceded in death by his beloved wife Anne, and is survived by his son Clive, daughter Candace, and a legion of cherished friends.

Hamilton, Charles Pelin, 81, passed away on Oct. 5, 2010. Chuck was born in Council Bluffs, Iowa, and moved to California in 1960. He served in the Korean War and was a Sergeant with the Costa Mesa Police Department, where he patrolled for 28 years. Chuck is survived by his beloved wife, Patricia; sons Charles and Robert; daughters Susan Karr and Elizabeth Koos; 5 grand-children; and 2 great grandchildren. Services will be held Wednesday, Oct. 13, at 2:30 p.m. at Presbyterian Church of the Covenant in Costa Mesa.

FRENCH, JOHN TIMMONS, 79, of Newport Beach, passed away September 30, 2010 from acute myelocytic leukemia. Born August 9, 1931 in Sacramento, California to Jack and Helen French, he will be remembered as a charismatic, loving and generous husband, father, grandfather, mentor, and friend. Jack was a veteran of the Korean war and went on to enjoy an esteemed career in the mortgage business for 45 years. Jack's life reflected a dedication to hard work, a devotion and a generosity to all who were in his life.