Last Sunday we went to the UN Korean War Memorial in Busan. I am very interested in history in general and we were especially interested in this part of Korean history that is so intertwined with American history. Bob's grandfather, Emil, was a Marine in the war here. We heard that there was a wall at the UN Memorial that listed the names of every fallen soldier.
Before we planned our visit we called Bob's grandpa and asked if there were any names of friends and fellow soldiers he'd like us to look for and take pictures of for him. He gave us a small list of some of his close friends who did not survive the war and we found their names on the wall and sent grandpa the photos. More photos from the memorial
The memorial was very beautiful and SO well kept. There were gorgeous flowers everywhere and elegant architecture. It was a very peaceful and respectful atmosphere. The Wall of Remembrance (pictured above) was an especially beautiful sight. There was also a cemetery where 36 American soldiers are buried, as well as 2,300 other soldiers from the other 20 UN countries that fought in the war.
We saw many photos, letters, medals and other artifacts from the war, as well as a thank-you sign for each country that aided South Korea in the war. It was such an interesting place and I'm glad we got to spend time there.
***Bob and Lindsey***
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