A message from Lester Whinna (Hanshi 7th degree):
I want to thank John Burkhardt (Grand Master/Soke - Slo Ryu Karate Do),  if I have not done so in my prior years associated with him, for his time in the United States Army  and Vietnam in service of our country. His service to our country is most appreciated. I would also like to thank Charlie Wolf for his 20 years in the United States Air Force serving his country. A special thank you to Charlie for his willingness to help with this organization's efforts in promoting the legacy of Henry Slomanski.  It is because of Charlie's service to our country that he is able to gain access into Fort  Campbell and search through the archives, microfiche, and newspaper clippings of the historical information about Henry Slomanski's martial arts career that is housed there.

Charlie and his wife Gloria were successful in their last venture on our behalf and were able to obtain a hard copy of a newspaper article that lay dormant in the Tennessee library until recently. This article is published on this site for the readers and the world to see.

Grand Master/Soke John Burkhardt always knew what was found in this two week expose but his standards are, unless we can provide the document to prove it, we do not post it or make claim. It was Charlie and Gloria Wolf's efforts that retrieved the article and thus many eyes are now opened in the world about Henry Slomanski's martial arts history; we can now show the world with the recent recovery of this documentation. The most important part and the question that still remains is, finding more about the Imperial Household Seal that Henry was given.  It was awarded from the Emperor of Japan. Douglass MacArthur is also one of the recipients of this tremendous honor.  Thus, you can see how important Henry Slomanski was in the eyes of Japan royalty and it's people.