This war took place in rugged mountainous terrain, fluctuating between frigid and torrid weather conditions.
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“As veterans of the Korean War, we put forward this resolution to honor those who have suffered over the last 70 years and to present a vision for peaceful reunification under principles of human rights, rule of law, denuclearization, and economic cooperation”, Conyers said.
Three U.S. House lawmakers and veterans of the Korean War introduced a resolution calling for a formal end to the conflict on Monday, the 62th anniversary of the cease fire. “They are humble men and women, but they deserve this acknowledgement all the same”.
“Whenever I meet the Korean War Veterans, I’m always touched by how they love Korea and how they are willing to give their sacrifices in order to save a country unknown to them when they were very young”, said Jae-Woong Lee, Deputy Consul General of the Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in Chicago.
The Azusa Veterans Memorial Committee joined with the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8070, American Legion Post 180 and the city to hold the annual Korean War Armistice Day Ceremony at the city’s Veterans Memorial Monument in front of City Hall.
The Korean War truce has never been converted into a peace treaty, leaving South and North Korea still technically at war.
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Organizers thanked the veterans for their service and passed out yellow roses to the Korean War veterans, who showed up from across the San Gabriel Valley. Thousands of men and women left their homes in Canada and went to the aid of South Korea, exemplifying our nation’s unwavering commitment to the cause of freedom. They were among almost seven million Americans who served during what some call the “Forgotten War”. Of those, 1,456 Michiganders lost their lives.
