Share:
Korean War Veterans get long overdue memorial
The memorial was dedicated to all Korean War veterans. BY DENY HOWETH
August 6, 2014
Dr. Dan Coons shared memories and talked about the veterans of The Forgotten War. Emotions surged as he recited how many were lost in each patrol. BY DENY HOWETH
Eagle Cadel Squadron of the Civil Air Patrol presents the Colors. BY DENY HOWETH
Eleven names of Kent County servicemen were read aloud while the bell was tolled for each name. BY DENY HOWETH
George Goss, past president of the Delaware Korean War Veterans Association, talks about the Forgotten War and the forgotten veterans. BY DENY HOWETH
Dover Police and Fire Pipes and Drums presents Amazing Grace at the end of the ceremony. BY DENY HOWETH
Kent County Patriot Guard Riders show their support by presenting the American flag. BY DENY HOWETH
Nick Shroeder, president Delaware Korean War Veterans Association, (l-r) George Goss, past president Delaware Korean War Veterans Association; and U.S. Retired E7 William A Richardson salute at the unveiling. BY DENY HOWETH
William A. Richardson, U.S. Retired E7, listens to speeches during the ceremony. BY DENY HOWETH
Veterans, friends and families gather for photos at the memorial. BY DENY HOWETH
Hundreds turned out to pay their respects July 27 on the 61st anniversary of the cease-fire between North Korea and South Korea, a memorial to those lost in the Korean Conflict was unveiled at the Kent County Veterans Memorial Park in Dover.
Main speaker was Dr. Dan Coons, a Korean War veteran who served as an Army intelligence analyst. He is nationally known as the founder of the Airway Science Program at Delaware State University.
