Saturday, August 27, 2011
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
The NY Times August 24, 2011
Mr. Radley was just 15 when his parents in Chicago were told, in 1962, that a Colombian DC-3 plane had crashed in Chocó, killing more than 30 people, including two Americans. They were the first Peace Corps volunteers to die in service. One was Mr. Radley’s brother, Larry, a 22-year-old graduate of the University of Illinois.
Of all the commemorations this year for the 50th anniversary of the Peace Corps, an institution still seen to be grasping for its identity somewhere along the spectrum between altruism and a superpower’s quest for soft power, Mr. Radley’s must rank among the most remarkable and quixotic.
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After our trip to Tanzania, we know what Mr. Radley has found.
Monday, August 22, 2011
Swimathon
Today Ray, Daniel, Kyle and I had a swimathon to raise money for the scholarship fund. We met at the Greenburgh town pool at 5 pm and swam until the pool closed at 6:45. We each swam around 2 miles. Then we came home and ate sushi. We raised some money, and we miss Joseph. He would have started medical school this week.
Sunday, August 21, 2011
Kyle will be speaking at the Peace Corps 50th Anniversary Event September 25, 2011, Arlington National Cemetery
Kyle Chow
Scarsdale, NY
Dear Mr. Chow,
On behalf of the returned Peace Corps Volunteers of Washington, D.C. (RPCV/W), we would like to invite you to speak at the capstone event concluding a year-long commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the Peace Corps, which will take place at Arlington National Cemetery on September 25th, 2011.
This year marks the 50th anniversary of President John F. Kennedy's Challenge to Americans - to serve overseas to help others help themselves - that resulted in the founding of the Peace Corps under the leadership of the late Sargent Shriver. To honor this historic moment RPCV/W is planning an inspirational and memorable event which not only reflects on 50 years of the Peace Corps but also honors the 279 Fallen Peace Corps Volunteers.
As the brother of Joseph Chow, your perspective will help the community honor your brother and the 278 fallen volunteers who cannot be with us on this occasion.
The program on September 25th will begin at 8:00 am with a small, silent procession to President Kennedy's grave site, where a wreath and roses for the Peace Corps countries will be laid. Next, there will be a ceremony at the Memorial Amphitheater reflecting upon the 50th anniversary, where we would like for you to speak. This will be followed by a walk of flags representing all Peace Corps countries across the Memorial Bridge to the National Mall.
So that we may finalize our program, please confirm your acceptance and provide a one-paragraph biography by August 28th to RPCV/W Liaison and Strategic Partnership Director, who can be reached at the contact information below. Following your acceptance, we will provide you with a detailed packet of information to help you prepare your speech and the logistics of the day.
Scarsdale, NY
Dear Mr. Chow,
On behalf of the returned Peace Corps Volunteers of Washington, D.C. (RPCV/W), we would like to invite you to speak at the capstone event concluding a year-long commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the Peace Corps, which will take place at Arlington National Cemetery on September 25th, 2011.
This year marks the 50th anniversary of President John F. Kennedy's Challenge to Americans - to serve overseas to help others help themselves - that resulted in the founding of the Peace Corps under the leadership of the late Sargent Shriver. To honor this historic moment RPCV/W is planning an inspirational and memorable event which not only reflects on 50 years of the Peace Corps but also honors the 279 Fallen Peace Corps Volunteers.
As the brother of Joseph Chow, your perspective will help the community honor your brother and the 278 fallen volunteers who cannot be with us on this occasion.
The program on September 25th will begin at 8:00 am with a small, silent procession to President Kennedy's grave site, where a wreath and roses for the Peace Corps countries will be laid. Next, there will be a ceremony at the Memorial Amphitheater reflecting upon the 50th anniversary, where we would like for you to speak. This will be followed by a walk of flags representing all Peace Corps countries across the Memorial Bridge to the National Mall.
So that we may finalize our program, please confirm your acceptance and provide a one-paragraph biography by August 28th to RPCV/W Liaison and Strategic Partnership Director, who can be reached at the contact information below. Following your acceptance, we will provide you with a detailed packet of information to help you prepare your speech and the logistics of the day.
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