
The names of those who lost their lives during the Korean War — the so-called “forgotten war” — will never be forgotten again.
The Wall of Remembrance is a permanent addition to the existing memorial. It lists the names of more than 36,000 American servicemen and over 7,100 members of the Korean Augmentation to the United States Army. They gave their lives in defense of freedom.
The Foundation’s goals when redesigning and rededicating the memorial were:
- To honor those who fought in the war and ensured a free and democratic South Korea.
- To educate visitors about the cost of war. Nearly 1,000 soldiers died each month during the 37 months the war was fought.
- To show the strength of the existing ironclad ROK-U.S. Alliance.
Testimonies
“As a grateful nation should, we commit to honor our nation’s Korean War veterans and all they made possible. We will continue to stand side by side with the Republic of Korea, and this Wall of Remembrance is a concrete and everlasting reminder of that promise,” Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff
“Today, we honor the veterans of the Korean War and the families of the fallen heroes. With this dedication ceremony, I hope that it is no longer the ‘Forgotten War,’ but the ‘remembered victory’ that was won by these veterans.” General John Tilelli, Jr., USA Retired, Chairman of KWVMF
“This wall reminds us of the depths of their sacrifice, and instilled in us a call of duty to carry on their fight. The service members we are here today to honor stood their ground in battlefields so that future generations could live in a vibrant democracy.” South Korean Ambassador to the U.S. Lee Soo-Hyuck
“Freedom truly is not free. It takes sacrifice, human sacrifice.” Colonel Bill Weber, USA Retired.
Dedication Events & Photos
Photo Credit: Korean War Veterans Memorial Foundation / Jay Mallin
- Families of the Fallen Visitation
- Wall of Remembrance Banquet
- Dedication Ceremony
- Twilight Tattoo Concert
Date: Tuesday, July 26, 2022
Location: Korean War Veterans Memorial, Washington, D.C.
Date: Tuesday, 26, 2022
Location: Sheraton Pentagon City Hotel, Arlington, VA
A special thank you to Sae Eden Church for sponsoring the banquet.
Speakers:
- Minister Min-Shik Park, Minister of Patriots & Veterans Affairs
- Minister Jong-sup Lee, ROK National Minister of National Defense
- Reverend So, Sae Eden Church
- Ms. Emma Broyles, Miss America 2022
- Ms. Sharlene Wells, Master of Ceremonies
Date: Wednesday, July 27, 2022
Location: Korean War Veterans Memorial, Washington, D.C.
Speakers
- General (Ret.) John H Tilelli, Jr., U.S. Retired, Chairman of the Korean War Veterans Memorial Foundation
- Mr. Doug Emhoff, 2nd Gentleman of the United States
- Mr. Jake Sullivan, National Security Advisor of the United States
- Minister Min-Shik Park, Minister of Patriots & Veterans Affairs
- Minister Jong-sup Lee, ROK National Minister of National Defense
- His Excellency Taeyong Cho, ROK Ambassador to the United States
Master of Ceremonies
- Jonathan Elias, ABC 7 news anchor for the 5, 6 and 11 broadcasts
- Larry Hencshel, Korean War Veterans Memorial Foundation, Advisor




Date: Wednesday, July 27, 2022
Location: Fort Myer, Arlington, VA
A special thank you to U.S. Army for hosting this special event for the Korean War Veterans and Families of the Fallen.