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SUMMARY:Korean War Veterans Memorial Foundation First Annual Honors Banquet
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate our Korean War Veterans at the Korean War Veterans Memorial Foundation’s First Annual Honors Banquet!\nThe Korean War Veterans Memorial Foundation is proud to announce our first annual Honors Banquet on Friday\, March 21\, 2025 at the historic and charming Mayflower Hotel. \nThe Foundation’s Honors Banquet recognizes U.S. Honorees and Supporters who have made contributions to supporting Korean War Veterans and their Families. \nThe gala event will bring together people from all walks of life for an unforgettable evening of friendship\, meaning engagements\, and exciting entertainment! \nWe will start with a reception at 6:00 p.m. and dinner at 6:30 p.m. \nTICKETS –  \nIndividual Tickets are $300.00. \nTo purchase a table for your company or organization\, please contact Mr. Larry Hencshel (VP for Development) at larryh@kwvmf.org. \nAttire is formal or business suits. \nTICKETS\n		\n							\n						\n				Event Details			\n			\n					\n	HonoreesKorean War Veterans Memorial Foundation Honorees\n2025 Korean War Veterans Memorial Foundation Honors recognizes and celebrates the contributions of individuals who have demonstrated exceptional dedication and service\, either as 1) Korean War Veterans or 2) Supporters of these Veterans and their Families.  Nominees should exemplify the spirit of selflessness and commitment that defines the Korean War Veterans community. This is an opportunity to highlight their significant actions and to inspire others through their exemplary deeds. \n \nU.S. Veteran Honoree \nLarry Kinard \nSponsored by Ki Ho and Madelline Kang Foundation \nNominated by Sherri Steward \nAs 1st LT\, he served 9 months on the frontline\, during the Chinese Spring Offensive and on the Main Line of Resistance. Chinese assaults on American units across the Imjin River were numerous and sustained. Kinard and I-Company led troops on a daring mission to cross the Imjin under cover of darkness to take enemy prisoners. Sustaining 14 KIAs\, a heavy fog allowed them to return across the Imjin. \nIn his own Chapter 215\, Kinard taught the Korean War to over 2\,000 students and teachers! Asked about these efforts\, he stated: “I took it to heart and was devoted to the cause. I worked every day\, making sure others knew what we did in Korea was good. I wanted our veterans to also understand that they saved an entire country and its people.” \nFull Bio > \n \nU.S. Veteran Honoree \n\n\n\nCharles Garrod \n\n\n\nSponsored by Yumi Hogan \n\n\n\nNominated by Dale Marlowe \n\n\n\nCharles Garrod has been instrumental for well over half a century in championing legislation\, memories\, community\, and care for Korean War veterans and their loved ones. \nMr. Garrod has personally documented\, collected\, and shared a host of historical items and memories to ensure the Korean War veterans are preserved through multiple venues\, media types\, events\, and mechanisms. \nFull Bio > \n \nU.S. Supporter Honoree \nKum Cha Bertling \nSponsored by Sunny K Park Family Foundation \nNominated by David Logan \nThrough KC’s love and gratitude for the Korean War Veterans\, she and her husband\, Sam\, have devoted their lives since 2006 to honoring them. Their mission to honor the Korean War Veterans gave them the vision to start the Legacy 4 Korean War Veterans Foundation (L4KWVF) as a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. \nKC started encouraging me to start the process of getting a bridge dedicated to my dad. She was polite and yet very persistent in making this happen. After jumping through an unimaginable number of hoops\, on August 23\, 2023\, we dedicated a bridge over the Little Harpeth River in Brentwood\, TN in honor of Maj. Samuel P. Logan Jr. \nFull Bio >Featured EntertainerFEATURING – Kang Yunjeong \nThe Foundation is thankful to have Kang Yunjeong as the featured entertainer. \nKang Yunjeong is a rising star in the K-pop industry known for her exceptional vocal range and captivating stage presence. A versatile performer who seamlessly blends powerful vocals with elegant choreography\, she has quickly established herself as one of the industry’s most promising talents. \nHer unique vocal color has drawn comparisons to some of K-pop’s most celebrated artists while maintaining her own distinctive style. \nFor our banquet\, she will sing both national anthems and perform 2-3 of her signature songs. Her performances create memorable moments that leave lasting impressions. \nHere are two videos of her singing in English and Korean: \nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=arG-X8lyrs8 \nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jsy384jUIFEVenue & Lodging \nVENUE \nThe Mayflower Hotel \n1127 Connecticut Ave NW\, Washington\, DC 20036 \nThe Mayflower Hotel has blocked rooms for this event\, so please make your reservations by using this QR code by March 11\, 2025. \nHotel Room Block \nhttps://book.passkey.com/gt/220550468ParkingMayflower Hotel Valet \n\nAddress: 1127 Connecticut Avenue NW\nPhone: 202-347-3000\nMaximum Clearance: 6’5\n\nContact Hotel For Oversized Vehicle Options\n\n\nHours: 24/7\nRates:*\n\nDaily: $40\nOvernight: $69\n\n\nhttps://www.marriott.com/hotels/maps/travel/wasak-the-mayflower-hotel-autograph-collection/\n\nPMI  \n\nAddress:1725 DeSales Street Washington  DC  20036\nPhone: 202-785-9191 X:426\nMaximum Clearance: 6′ 6″\nHours: 24/7\nRates:*\n\nDaily\n\n1 Hour Rate: $17.00\nUp To 12 Hours: $25.00\nUp To 24 Hours: $35.00\n\n\nhttps://www.pmi-parking.com/r/parking/view.aspx?record_id=112\n\n\n\nMonument Parking  \n\nAddress: ITT Building – 1707 L Street\, N.W.\, Washington\, DC 20036\nPhone: 202-296-3087\nHours: M-F: 6:00am-7pm\nMaximum Clearance: TBD\nRates:*\n\nDaily\n\n1 Hour : $12\nMax Before 10am: $13\nMax: $20\nOvernight: $22\n\n\nHttps://Www.Monumentparking.Com/Locations.Html\n\n\n\nColonial Parking \n\nAddress: 1140 Connecticut Ave\, NW\, Washington 20036\nPhone: 202-331-7878\nHours:\n\nM-F 7:00 AM – 05:30 PM\n\n\nClearance: 72 inches\nRates:*\n\nDaily\n\nEarly Bird (enter before 9:00am): $14\n1 hour: $12\nDaily Max: $20\nEvening (enter after 5:00pm): $14\nWeekend: $14\n\n\nhttps://www.ecolonial.com/park-with-us/parking-locator/?pm_s=Washington\,%20DC%2020036\,%20USA
URL:https://koreanwarvetsmemorial.org/event/korean-war-veterans-memorial-foundations-first-annual-honors-banquet/
LOCATION:The Mayflower Hotel\, 1127 Connecticut Ave NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20036\, United States
CATEGORIES:Banquet
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