SACRIFICE NO LONGER FORGOTTEN GLENDALE HONORS VETERANS OF KOREAN WAR.Byline: Nathaniel Greely Staff Writer The Korean War Korean War, conflict between Communist and non-Communist forces in Korea from June 25, 1950, to July 27, 1953. At the end of World War II, Korea was divided at the 38th parallel into Soviet (North Korean) and U.S. (South Korean) zones of occupation. Memorial in Glendale was the focal point focal point n. See focus. Tuesday for a ceremony marking the conflict's 50th anniversary. A half-century after the three-year conflict began, the city of Glendale took time to honor all those who served in what is sometimes called ``the Forgotten War.'' In a ceremony titled ``A Grateful Nation Remembers,'' Mayor Dave Weaver expressed a hope that the Korean War will be given its proper recognition in American history. ``The war is not forgotten to the families of those who served,'' said former Glendale Mayor Larry Zarian Larry Zarian (b.1937) was the first Armenian-American to serve on the city council in the City of Glendale, California. He also served as Glendale Mayor. He currently serves on the California Transportation Commission. . Joan Caruthers of the Gen. Richard Gridley Richard Gridley (January 3, 1710 – June 21, 1796) was born in Boston, Massachusetts. He was the son of Richard Gridley and Rebecca Scarborough. He was a soldier and engineer who served for the British Army during the French and Indian Wars and for the Continental Army during Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), a Colonial patriotic society in the United States, open to women having one or more ancestors who aided the cause of the Revolution. The society was organized (1890) at Washington, D.C. emphasized the need for continuing recognition of veterans. ``Many of our veterans are in (Department of Veterans Affairs) hospitals and homeless shelters,'' Caruthers said. ``We should all remember the sacrifices by veterans and their families.'' Navy Cmdr. Bill White described the unusual situation of soldiers in the Korean War in the words of his commander as they first landed at Korea: ``This may be a police action, but they're using real ammunition out there.'' White also expressed optimism that events like Tuesday's would help people remember the sacrifices of the often-overlooked veterans. ``The Korean War veteran can now raise his head and stand among the other patriotic warriors.'' CAPTION(S): 2 photos Photo: (1) Members of the California National Guard The California National Guard is the component of the United States National Guard in the U.S. state of California. It comprises both Army and Air National Guard components. raise a commemorative flag at a Korean War Memorial in Glendale on Tuesday. (2) Sgt. 1st Class Pete Aguilar plays taps to honor the sacrifice of those who fought it the Korean War, which began 50 years ago. Phil McCarten/Staff Photographer |
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