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November 10, 2008
Harry Norman, Realtors® Celebrates Veterans’ Day by
Honoring Company and Family Vets
Harry Norman, Realtors® celebrates all those associated with Harry Norman, Realtors who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. It is a privilege to acknowledge the patriotism and dedication of our brokers, managers, sales associates, staff and their family members.
Roseann Blacher, EC Sales Associate
- Father (Kasper F. Fulghum) – Army, WWII
- Mother - Army Nurse, WWII
My 92-year old Father served for 6 years in the Italian campaign from North Africa to Como, Italy, mostly under General Patton. His battalion was awarded six Bronze Battle Stars for meritorious engagement in six major battles. As First Sergeant, he commanded the battalion after the commander was killed in action. They were initially at "Camp" Stewart, Georgia as National Guard and were inducted into Army service when Pearl Harbor was attacked. His was one of the first divisions to be trained in the top-secret new "Radar."
He was recently interviewed by Maj. Gen. Jan Hicks (Ret) and placed in the National Archives as one of the few surviving members of Company A, 225th Engineer Combat Battalion. Incidentally, at 92, be works out at the gym three times a week and is active in his church and veteran's group, just returning from his second trip visiting the WWII memorial in Washington.
He has a phenomenal memory, being able to recall dates and times I cannot remember from day to day. We celebrated his birthday in October and he took all 20 of us on an historical tour of the family haunts in Augusta Georgia. He is quite a man, even if he is my Dad!
My mother was an Army nurse in WWII. She and Daddy met at Ft Benning when he was all shot up- he said she captured him when he couldn't move. They were married 43 years
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Pete Tjovaras and the rest of the men he served with in World War II don't talk about the fighting much anymore. It has been 68 years since they were activated, enough time to put those memories to rest. Now, the remaining members of Battery A of the 214th Coast Artillery Anti Air-Craft Regiment would rather remember their mischief.
As Mr. Tjovaras, 89, ate barbecue last week with several of his buddies from the war, he couldn't help but laugh as he recalled how they had swiped some eggs from an Italian farmer. They were hungry and desperate, he said, and the farmer wasn't happy.
Food is easier to come by these days, but there are fewer and fewer of his friends to share it with. Like so many units that were tasked with holding back the wave of fascist aggression, Battery A is slowly fading into history. Just 13 of the original 210 remain. The oldest, 1st Sgt. Kasper Fulghum, is 92; the youngest is 80.
It's a fact that's not lost on Mr. Tjovaras. He knows they don't have much time left together -- by some estimates 1,700 WWII vets die each day.
But before they're all gone Mr. Tjovaras wants to be sure the monument to their service, which stands on Greene Street not far from the Municipal Building, is in good hands.
"Maybe the young ones will be able to take care of it," said Mr. Tjovaras, referring to the children of the servicemen. "We just hope."
The stone monument lists the names of the men Mr. Tjovaras loosely calls his "brothers." He's quick to point out though that they are in many ways closer than kin. About 50 of them attended the Academy of Richmond County together, so when the National Guard unit was sent to Camp Stewart in 1940 to be trained on the new technology known as radar, it was like a class reunion.
"It's a feeling that's hard to describe," he said. "I would do anything I could to help them and I feel they would to the same. We would take a bullet for one another."
About the time they were anticipating discharge from their one year of service, Japanese bombers attacked the American naval base at Pearl Harbor and the country mobilized for war. The battery was sent to the California coast until 1943, when it was redeployed to North Africa and attached to Gen. George Patton's 3rd Corps.
The unit would go to be involved in six major battles in the Italian and North African campaigns and would receive six Bronze Battle Stars.
It's a legacy that they want to preserve.
"We worry about it every day," said Mr. Fulghum, who looks surprisingly young for the oldest remaining member. "You don't know how long you'll be able to do these things."
Reach Adam Folk at (706) 823-3339 or adam.folk@augustachronicle.com.
HOW TO HELP
The remaining members of Augusta's 214th Coast Artillery Anti Air-Craft Regiment are trying to raise money to replace the flagpoles at their Greene Street monument. Contact Ann McFerrin, daughter of Sgt. Pete Tjovaras, if you would like to donate. Ms. McFerrin can be reached by e-mail at atmcferrin@yahoo.com.
Gloria Harrison, Cobb Marietta Sales Associate, Father (Douglas Edwards) – Army Air Corps
My father died on May 22, 2008. Douglas Edwards, 92 years old - Army Air Corps - 745 Air Force Ordinance - Death March on Bataan - World War II Prisoner for 42 months.
Kathy Brogan, Ecommerce Department, Brother-in-law (Joe Brogan) - U.S. Coast Guard
Photo taken last Friday at Westminster. They had a program to honor family veterans and my grandson, Will Brogan invited my brother-in-law, Joe Brogan, to participarte. Joe was in World War ll in the US Coast Guard. Will Brogan, age 10, Joe Brogan, age 85, his wife Neil and my son, Kevin Brogan.
Kathleen Larsen, Intown Afternoon Receptionist, Sister (Lt. Col. Beth Steele) - Army
My sister Lt. Col. Beth Steele, is in her 17th or 18th year in the Army. She commands the Army band in Heidleberg, Germany and will be stationed there for three years. We are very proud of her.
Andrea Parise, North Atlanta Sales Associate, Women’s Army Corp & Army Corp
My name is Andrea Parise and I am a sales associate for the North Atlanta office. It was my great privilege to be a member of the Women's Army Corp in 1971. Alas, the Women's Army Corp converted to the Regular Army and then it was my great joy to be a member of the Army Corp. All total I served five years active duty and one year reserve.
Nancy Caulder, Intown Sales Associate, Father (SFC Hubert Caulder) – Army Infantry
My father who served our country for 30 years and fought in WW2 and Nam. His name was SFC Hubert Caulder, he was in Army Infantry, and he is now deceased.
Lisa Sutton, Buckhead Powers Ferry Sales Associate, Father (Col. Clyde Cloar) – Air Force & AF ROTC
My father, Col. Clyde Cloar, served a career in the Air Force, flying in Korea and Viet Nam, for which he was highly decorated. A graduate of the US Military Academy at West Point, he taught AF ROTC at 2 universities. He is 80 years old and lives in Mt. Pleasant, SC.
Chris Burrell, Director of Career Services and Training, Father (Johnny F. Burrell) – U.S. Coast Guard
He served for 24 years in the U.S. Coast Guard. He retired as a captain of the U.S. Coast Guard after 24 years of service.
Beverly Mason, Buckhead Northwest Sales Associate, Husband (Jim Askren)
My husband, Jim Askren , was a helicopter pilot in Viet Nam. Served four years and received the Distinguished Flying Cross award.
Savannah Ferguson, Intown Sales Associate, Brother (Justin Henshaw) – U.S. Marines
My brother, Justin Henshaw is a Sergeant in the Marines and has served in Iraq and Afghanistan since 2001.
Rosalind Callaghan, Buckhead Sales Associate
- Great Grandfather (George Horace Morgan) – Colonel, U.S. Army
- Grandfather (Jonathan Waverly Anderson) – Major General, U.S. Army
- Father (Jonathan Waverly Anderson Jr.) – Colonel, U.S. Army
- Husband (Stephen Francis Callaghan) – Captain, U.S. Air Force
- Father-in-law (William Callaghan) – Captain, U.S. Army Air Corps
George Horace Morgan, Colonel, U.S. Army - great grandfather Jonathan Waverly Anderson. Major General, U.S. Army- grandfather Jonathan Waverly Anderson Jr , Colonel, U.S. Army- father Stephen Francis Callaghan, Captain, U.S. Air Force- husband William Callaghan, Captain, U.S. Army Air Corps- father in law
Andrea Waters, Buckhead Powers Ferry Sales Associate
- Father (Andy Waters) – World War II & Vietnam War
- Uncle (Bill Cochran) – Korean War
- Cousin (Chris Cochran) – Army
- Cousin (John Cochran) – Stationed in Iraq
My father, Andy Waters, served in World War II and the Vietnam war. My uncle, Bill Cochran, served in Korean War and his son, Chris Cochran, is retired Army and his son and my cousin, John Cochran, is currently in Iraq. Don't know if you just want immediate family like sons, daughters or not. But I am proud of my military family background! They have served their country well and at great risk to their lives.
Cary L. Purvis, Atlanta North Sales Associate
- Father (George Pierce Langford, Jr.) – Navy
- Uncle (Robert Langford) – Army
- Great Uncle (Jonathan Anderson) – World War I
- Great Uncle (Robert Langford) – World War I
My Dad, George Pierce Langford, Jr. was in the Navy during World War II, he was on shore during the bombing of Pearl Harbor and on the first ship out that went to Japan. My uncle Robert Langford was in the Army during the Korean War. Great uncles, Jonathan Anderson and Robert Langford both served in World War I. I have names of those who served during the Revolutionary War, but that is probably going back too far....
Sandra Flattery, Buckhead Sales Associate, Husband (John Flattery) – Army Captain & FBI Agent
My husband, John Flattery served as an Army Captain during the Vietman War Years and did his service as an undercover FBI agent in the Pentagon debriefing the joint Chiefs of Staff and other duties.
Karen Compana, Relocation Department, Father (Dominic Compana) - Air Force
My dad, Dominic Compana, is retired from the Air Force. He served two tours in Viet Nam and spent most of his military career in life support. He was one of the men who were called if an airplane crashed whether it was a military or civilian aircraft. He is a first generation American and was proud to serve his country.Thanks for acknowledging the men and women who many times do a thankless job to keep us safe and secure.
Chelot Jerome, Relocation Department, Cousin (Yvens Charlot) - U.S. Army
My cousins name is Yvens Charlot, he's in the army and currently serving in Iraq. I am hoping that he will get to come home by the end of the year. 
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