Larry is active in the VFW Post 7479 in Girard (southeast) KS. While he was Post Commander he acquired a UH1-H aircraft from the KS Army National Guard for display in a Girard Vietnam Memorial park. He was also instrumental in making the Girard VFW post one of the few All American - All Life Member posts in the nation. Larry recently repainted the aircraft with the Intruder Unit Crest.
Larry has also contributed to helping a local Kansas state university fund and construct a Veterans Memorial.
"Pittsburg State University honors our sons and daughters who answered the call..." |
Larry Salzman (WolfPack 34 - 9/68-9/69) VFW Cdr, and Kansas Senator Bob Dole cut the ribbon. |
Panoramic view of the Pittsburg State University Veterans Memorial |
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Dedication crowd at Pittsburg State University Memorial
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Kansas Senator Bob Dole, Keynote Speaker at PSU Memorial dedication |
Larry (WolfPack 34 9/68-9/69) and Wilma Salzman |
PSU Veterans Memorial |
Larry and friend John Devitt, creator and owner of the Vietnam Moving Wall. |
Larry and friend John Devitt |
Memorial Program narrative under "Principals in the development of the PSU Veterans Memorial" section. |
Girard & Pittsburg located in SE corner of Kansas |
E-Mail: Larry Salzman