Korean War memorial stone unveiled at Punchbowl

From KHON2: Korean War memorial stone unveiled at Punchbowl

When the Korean War ended in 1953, more than two million Americans had served our country in the war-torn peninsula. Many didn't come home.

"The fighting was ferocious. Americans gave their lives. More the 103,000 were wounded, 8,000 were missing, 7,000 were captured. Forty percent died in captivity," said Eric Shinseki, Veterans Affairs.

While some historians call Korea, America's "Forgotten War," the veterans and more importantly, the people of the Republic of Korea, have never forgotten the sacrifices made by our veterans.

To honor those who gave it all, the Korean government unveiled a memorial stone on Friday at the National Cemetery of the Pacific.

"Although it is small, this stone embodies the deepest respect for war heroes," Korean Consul General Young-Kil Suh said.

The veterans at Friday's ceremony say the memorial is an honor to them, but also to those that never made it home.

"Well, it is something that you can't really feel, but its something. It's a gift not only benefiting the people, but the veterans as well," Korean War veteran Albert Nakamura said.

It's a benefit that will connect our two countries for a long time.