Rakkasan Friends

Recently, Graceland University’s Center for the Study of the Korean War was honored by The Ripcord Chapter of the 187th Airborne Rakkasans, and the Mid-America Chapter of the 82nd Airborne Division, with a plaque and a contribution to be used for flag replacement.

The plaque honors the Airborne Ranger Companies that served in Korea, and also any Paratroopers from other Airborne Divisions that served in the 187th Airborne Regimental Combat Team.

The recognition is due to Rakkasan and friend David Deatherage, Independence native and Korean War veteran, who visits the Center regularly and has been responsible for carrying the name of the Center to area and national associates of the Rakkasans and the Airborne. He took a copy of our informational DVD to the national gathering of Airborne in North Carolina last summer, and regularly advertises the Center in his emailed newsletter and communication-chain.

Thanks to these supporters, and especially to Dave!

Gregg Edwards Director