Armistice Remembered
Living Korean War veterans, their families, and friends throughout
the country paused on July 27, the 50th anniversary of the armistice,
to remember the end of the conflict.
"These veterans are not forgotten warriors, and they will
be remembered as long as people value courage, self-sacrifice,
and a commitment to democracy," said Secretary Principi.
"Today, 50 years after the fighting ended, we remain indebted
to them for their service to our nation."
The 50-year commemoration of the Korean War began June 25, 2000,
the anniversary of the North Korean invasion of South Korea, and
officially ends on this year’s Veterans Day.
Information about commemorative events still to be held before
Veterans Day 2003 is available at http://korea50.army.mil/armistice.shtml
Plaque to Honor Vietnam Vets
A commemorative "In Memory" plaque on the grounds of
the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in the Nation’s Capital will
honor Vietnam veterans previously unrecognized for their service.
The plaque will acknowledge veterans whose premature post-war
deaths resulted from their service but who are not eligible to
have their names inscribed on the Wall.
A two by three-foot inscribed gray granite marker, the plaque
will be added to the Three Servicemen statue plaza with views
to both the Wall and the Women’s Memorial.
The legislation authorizing the plaque requires that it be funded
by private donations through The American Battle Monuments Commission.
The Commission may be contacted by e-mail at operations@abmc.gov
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