TAPS

Howard Headings of Tupelo, Miss.

Howard Headings of Post 130 (Department of Mississippi) passed away Feb. 14 at 87. He was a World War II Navy veteran. Mr. Headings served as National and Homeland Security Council vice chairman from 1992 to 2007.

Robert Skallerud of Madison, Minn.

Robert Skallerud of Post 158 (Department of Minnesota) passed away Feb. 8 at 82. He was a Korean War Army veteran. Mr. Skallerud served as National vice commander from 1999 to 2000, National Americanism Commission Liaison Committee member from 2004 to 2005, National Children & Youth Commission Liaison Committee member from 2003 to 2004, National Executive Committee member from 2001 to 2005, National Public Relations Commission Liaison Committee member from 2001 to 2003, and department commander from 1998 to 1999.

Charles A. Wilson of Cullen, Va.

Charles A. Wilson of Post 42 (Department of Virginia) passed away Feb. 1 at 83. He was a Korean War Navy veteran. Mr. Wilson served as department commander from 1979 to 1980, and National Cemetery Committee member from 1980 to 1989.