Korean War 67th Anniversary Remembrance

Description

The Department of Consumer & Veterans Services, the Veterans Council of Hillsborough County, and the Museum and Parks Committee will present a special ceremony and gathering in honor of those who served and died in Kora, "The Forgotten War." The community is invited to join in honoring Veterans from all branches of service and their families, especially U.S. military men and women who served and died in Korea. The June 24th gathering will mark the 67th anniversary of the start of the Korean War, sometimes called "The Forgotten War" for its lack of public awareness as compared to other U.S. conflicts. The special event will feature:

• Col. Changhun Lee, ROK Army Senior Nation Representative to U.S. Central Command
• Don Yong Shin, Past President, Korean Association of West Florida
• Rev. Kenneth Kim, Pastor, First Korean Presbyterian Church of Tampa
• POW/MIA Missing Man Ceremony by the Korean War Veterans of America, Chapter 175
• Rifle salute and taps by Sgt. Walter P. Ryan Detachment 1226, Marine Corps League, Riverview
• Refreshments courtesy of the Korean Association of West Florida

Bleacher seating is available, and lawn chairs are also welcomed. The park, monuments, and museum at Veteran Memorial Park are all free and open to the public.