Korean War Armistice Day Commemoration at Memorial Park honors 67th Anniversary

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) -- Consul General (Emeritus) for the Republic of Korea in Denver, Mr. James McGibney, will be the honored guest speaker at ceremony commemorating the 67th anniversary of the Korean War Armistice.

The ceremony will be held in front of the chapter's monument in Memorial Park, 300 Block of South Union Boulevard, Colorado Springs, Saturday, July 25, 2020 at 10:00am.

The program will include an ensemble from the 4th division and Fort Carson band playing patriotic music. Wreaths will be presented in front of the Korean War Monument in honor of those who remain missing in action. Among the honored guests will be James McGibney, Honorary Consul Emeritus for the Republic of Korea, representing the Colorado Springs and El Paso County Governments and leaders of Colorado's Korean Business and Diplomatic Community.

Dutch Nelsen Chapter President, Stan Hamamoto announced that the public is encouraged to attend, particularly military and veterans of the community.