James McEachin's Letter

My name is Lawrence Ayers and I represent a true National Icon and Korean War Hero, Mr. James McEachin.(www.jamesmceachin.com)

I am sending you this e-mail in hopes that your organization will consider linking Mr. McEachin's new film site (www.oldglorythemovie.com) "Old Glory" a tribute to veterans, on your web site. "Old Glory" is receiving rave reviews from veterans all over the world. I have included some additional information on Mr. McEachin below for you to review. The information includes his valor and Silver Star for his service in the Korean War, and his acting and writing career. Mr. McEachin travels the country visiting veteran hospitals and giving moving speech's from his award winning CD "Voices". He will be a guest speaker at the GI Film Festival this May in Washington DC. (www.gifilmfestival.com)

If you cannot ad his film web site to your web page then please pass along this information to your organization. Mr. McEachin is available to speak at military functions and events this coming year. I have included Mr. McEachin's contact information at the end of this e-mail.

Thank you for taking time to review this information!

Lawrence Ayers
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Discover the personality and accomplishments of James McEachin, author, actor, and decorated Korean War veteran. His service as a soldier in the Korean War marked the beginning of a long list of distinguished experiences for this remarkable man.
With over 125 television and film credits (including First Monday, Perry Mason, Matlock, Sudden Impact, Play Misty for Me, and his own NBC TV series Tenafly), James has teamed with actors from John Wayne and Bette Davis to Clint Eastwood and James Garner.

As an author, James' books have garnered several awards and critical acclaim, though none of his accomplishments bear greater meaning to him then his latest offering, VOICES: A Tribute to the American Veteran a newly-released CD in which he pays tribute to America and those who protect and defend her.

"...What a great way to pay tribute to our veterans who have done so much for our nation." -George Bush

"...A magnificent, relevant statement that will mean a great deal to everyone who has ever served in the Armed Forces and fought in combat. Abraham Lincoln said, 'Any nation that does not honor its heroes will not long endure.' [James McEachin] has honored our military heroes by this tribute." - Ross Perot

James McEachin has enjoyed a career in film and television that spans four decades and is perhaps best known for his long-running role as Lt. Brock in PERRY MASON, with episodes that ran from 1986 to 1995.

Splitting time between film and television, he has appeared in well over 100 productions, and has worked with such greats as John Wayne, Sidney Poitier, Bette Davis, Clint Eastwood, Henry Fonda, and Steven Spielberg.

In addition to PERRY MASON and starring in his own NBC-TV series, TENAFLY, McEachin has appeared in such television dramas as MATLOCK; HILL STREET BLUES; DIAGNOSIS MURDER; COLUMBO; and MURDER SHE WROTE. In 2002, McEachin starred as a U.S. Supreme Court Justice with James Garner, Joe Montegna, and Charles Durning in the short-lived CBS Supreme Court drama, FIRST MONDAY, and has just completed a film short entitled, REVEILLE. (View this moving short film at Google
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October 2ND, 2005: At the recommendation of Major Ernest Parker of OCAR, James McEachin returns to service as an Army Reserve Ambassador for the United States Army Reserves. Known for his appearances and speeches on behalf of the military and various Veterans' groups, the actor/author's nomination came from Major General Robert Ostenberg of the 63rd Regional Readiness Command and appointment by Lieutenant General James R. Helmly of Washington DC. The position is a three-year term and carries a protocol rank of 2-star General.

August 18Th, 2005: California Congressman David Dreier awards McEachin medals of valor for acts of gallantry and heroism performed in the Korean War. The awards include the esteemed Silver Star and Purple Heart. McEachin sustained multiple wounds in combat and served in the military for a period of six years. He had earned the medals in 1952, but didn't receive them until some 52 years after discharge and just prior to accepting the role of Army Reserve Ambassador.

January 10Th, 2005: McEachin releases a follow-up to his award-winning CD, Pebbles in the Roadway with VOICES: A Tribute to the American Veteran, a compilation of his own writing, narration, and musical direction meant to honor all those who have served and are currently serving in the United States Armed Forces.
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Web Sites to Review for Mr. James McEachin:

www.jamesmceachin.com
www.oldglorythemovie.com
www.gifilmfestival.com
www.mybestyears.com/InterviewSpotlights/McEACHINJames032407.html"

James McEachin - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia In (2005) McEachin produced the award-winning audio book VOICES: A Tribute to the American Veteran. In early (2006)

James McEachin's Letter