June 25, 1950

[bradygirl_12]

Sixty-two years ago today, the Korean War began.

Please take the time to remember the soldiers who fought and died

And the veterans who are elderly now and still suffering.

Please remember the Koreans who suffered during the war

And the families still torn apart after all these decades.

Don't forget the Forgotten War.

 


 

Comments

[tafizgurl.livejournal.com]

My dad was in the Naval Reserves until some time in the early 80's, I think, but he would have been too old to be called up for Vietnam (he was 41 in 1965). He also served with the Marines in WWII. My uncle, OTOH, did the Vietnam thing (Army).

Dad's birthday is International Talk LIke a Pirate Day. I think it would have amused him.

[bradygirl_12]

Yeah, my dad joined the Army when he was 17 and was in Korea at 18. He was the youngest First Sergeant in Korea! I have the clipping from Stars 'N' Stripes that his mom saved. :)

So Dad would have been at a good age to get the call-up, though he was married by then and with two kids.

My dad's birthday is Jean de Baptiste Day in Montreal. :)