Veterans Day is approaching, and it is a great time to spotlight hometown heroes. The Korean War Legacy Foundation website, koreanwarlegacy.org, has an interactive library of nearly 1,500 Korean War veteran profiles across the country. There are several great veterans from Ohio already in the archive. An interview and bio for each veteran are easily available for viewing via the search options.
The archive is just one of our resources. We are also working on a project called THE 22: Korean War Legacy, and this project can be found at the22koreanwar.org. This website allows Korean War veterans and/or their families to create an online profile for their special veteran, living or deceased. It is a great way for families to honor their service and preserve their memory. Additionally, anyone can create a free online profile of their loved one to share with friends, family and the community.
The Korean War is often referred to as “the forgotten war,” but we would like to help it become known as “the remembered victory.” Nearly 40,000 soldiers paid the ultimate sacrifice in the Korean War, and over 7,800 service personnel remain missing in action. Help us remember and honor them all.
