Wall of Remembrance Dedication

Message from KWVMF. August 2, 2022. Category: Dedication

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.

For the gold star families, we hope that seeing your loved one’s name on the Wall of Remembrance will provide some peace and comfort in knowing that their service and sacrifice will never be forgotten.

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.

On July 27, 2022 we accomplished these goals by dedicating the Wall of Remembrance to the Families of the Fallen and Korean War Veterans.

If you missed this special event in person, the Dedication Ceremony is available to watch by clicking on the link below.

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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

Date: Tuesday, July 26, 2022
Location: Korean War Veterans Memorial, Washington, D.C.

Families of fallen who lost loved ones from the Korean War received a first peak of the new addition to the Korean War Veterans Memorial in Washington, DC.

Private ceremony and visits by families of the fallen to the new Korean War Veterans Memorial Wall of Remembrance. Washington, DC, July 26, 2022. Photo: Jay Mallin / Korean War Veterans Memorial Foundation

Preparations on the Mall and in staff offices for events surrounding the dedication of a new Wall of Remembrance for the Korean War Veterans Memorial. Photo: Jay Mallin / Korean War Veterans Memorial Foundation

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

Reception and gala as part of the events surrounding the new Korean War Veterans Memorial Wall of Remembrance. Arlington, Va. July 26, 2022. Photo: Jay Mallin / Korean War Veterans Memorial Foundation

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

Gen. John Tilelli, (Ret.), chairman of the Korean War Veterans Memorial Foundation, shows a group of Amerian and Korean dignitaries the memorial’s new Wall of Remembrance. The group includes Doug Emhoff, “Second Gentleman” of the United States, Jake Sullivan, U.S. national security advisor, Lee Jong-sup, Korean defence minister, and Park Minshik, Korean minster of patriots and veterans’ affairs. Hundreds of veterans, family members and dignitagies gathered at a ceremony to dedicate the new Korean War Veterans Memorial Wall of Remembrance on the Mall in Washington, DC, July 27, 2022. Photo: Jay Mallin / Korean War Veterans Memorial Foundation

Hundreds of veterans, family members and dignitaries gather at a ceremony to dedicate the new Korean War Veterans Memorial Wall of Remembrance on the Mall in Washington, DC, July 27, 2022. Photo: Jay Mallin / Korean War Veterans Memorial Foundation

Doug Emhoff, “Second Gentleman” of the United States, speaks as hundreds of veterans, family members and dignitaries gathered at a ceremony to dedicate the new Korean War Veterans Memorial Wall of Remembrance on the Mall in Washington, DC, July 27, 2022. Photo: Jay Mallin / Korean War Veterans Memorial Foundation

Gen. John Tilelli, (Ret.), chairman of the Korean War Veterans Memorial Foundation, speaks as hundreds of veterans, family members and dignitagies gather at a ceremony to dedicate the new Korean War Veterans Memorial Wall of Remembrance on the Mall in Washington, DC, July 27, 2022. Photo: Jay Mallin / Korean War Veterans Memorial Foundation

Park Minshik, Korean minster of patriots and veterans’ affairs, speaks as hundreds of veterans, family members and dignitaries gathered at a ceremony to dedicate the new Korean War Veterans Memorial Wall of Remembrance on the Mall in Washington, DC, July 27, 2022. Photo: Jay Mallin / Korean War Veterans Memorial Foundation

Dedication day & ceremony for the new Korean War Veterans Memorial Wall of Remembrance. Washington, DC. July 27, 2022. Photo: Jay Mallin / Korean War Veterans Memorial Foundation

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.

Veterans and family members attend a Twilight Tattoo at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall as part of the events surrounding the new Korean War Veterans Memorial Wall of Remembrance. Arlington, Va. July 26, 2022. Photo: Jay Mallin / Korean War Veterans Memorial Foundation