Korean War veterans to receive special recognition

Submitted by
Guy Black

The United States Department of Defense is looking for all veterans of the Korean War, if you served with the United Nations during the Korean War 1950 to 1953, we would like to pay tribute to you.
Its 60 years since the war began in far off Korea, when in 1950 invading armies from the North stormed across the border invading the southern half of the peninsula. At great cost, the overwhelming tide of enemy soldiers was eventually pushed back. After three years of bloody battle, the fighting finally stopped when a cease fire was declared in 1953.
Canada’s contingent of volunteers was successful in helping to restore peace but the toll was high, amounting to 516 War Dead, making Korea our country’s third costliest war. When the cease fire was declared, an estimated 10 million soldiers and civilians from both sides of the 38th parallel had been killed.
Since the War, The Republic of Korea and its citizens, many who have now immigrated to Canada, continually show their great admiration and thanks for what Canadians had done for them. The government of the United States would also like to show their appreciation.
The Department of Defense formed a Commemoration Committee to mark the 60th Anniversary of the Korean War. The committee would like to thank all Korean War Veterans from all allied countries by bestowing an official commemorative certificate.
If you are a veteran of the Korean War and would like to receive the Department of Defense Commemorative Certificate, please contact committee member Guy Black c/o 944 Dundonald Drive, Port Moody, BC, V3H 1B7 or email: korea19501953@yahoo.com Provide your first and last name, rank, unit or branch of service, dates you were in Korea and your mailing address.
Our Promise to Our Korean War Heroes
We will remember those that will forever remain on the Korean Peninsula, and we will never forget the great struggle to restore peace