REDSTONE ARSENAL, Ala. -- The Legacy 4 Korean War Veterans Foundation hosted a fundraiser - a wine and whiskey tasting, which included live and silent auctions - April 13 at the Summit at Redstone.
The $12,000 raised at the event will support the sixth annual Korean War Veterans luncheon, Revisit Korea Project 2012, and other veterans organizations in the Tennessee Valley.
KC Bertling, U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command/Army Forces Strategic Command, founded L4KWVF. The mission of the foundation is to involve and inform today's generation of the sacrifices, dedication, honor and character of Korean War veterans, and thank them by providing an opportunity to revisit Korea in September 2012 and by supporting other non-profit organizations that assist military members and their families.
Bertling, a native of Korea, said this was a childhood ambition.
"I wanted to show Korean War veterans modern day South Korea, so they could see that their sacrifices were not in vain," she said.
"I want everyone to know that South Korea stands strong on the world stage economically, technologically and academically because of the sacrifices of veterans through the years," she added.
The estimated cost of the Revisit Korea trip is approximately $2,500 per veteran.
Bertling said L4KWVF will continue to accept donations for the Revisit Korea Project. Additional information can be found at www.legacy4koreanwarveterans.org.
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