MACATHUR PARK KOREAN WAR MEMORIAL, Little Rock, Ark. - Several Korean War veterans were honored with "Ambassador for Peace Medals" during a Korean War memorial ceremony held at MacArthur Park on Saturday, July 27, 2019. The veterans were recognized for their service during and after the conflict by Young Hwang Kim, a representative from the Korean Consul General's Office.
Command Sgt. Maj. Steven Veazey, Senior Enlisted Leader for the Arkansas Army National Guard, assisted Senator John Boozman, Maj. Gen. Mark Berry, Hyeong Woo Lee with laying a wreath at the Korean War Veterans Memorial located on the grounds of the park. Veazey also served as the master of ceremonies for the event as well and was assisted by Kwang Lee.
This event is part of the State of Arkansas and Arkansas Department of Veterans Affairs efforts to celebrate National Korean War Veterans Armistice Day.
(Arkansas National Guard photos by Maj. W. B. Phillips, II/Released)
Date Taken: | 05.08.2017 |
Date Posted: | 07.29.2019 16:34 |
Photo ID: | 5623485 |
VIRIN: | 190727-Z-LN840-1004 |
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Location: | LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, US |
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