Korean Festival Remembers Forgotten War Vets 60th Anniversary
Korean War's Midwest Commemoration with Department of Defense
CHICAGO (August 13, 2012) The 17th Annual Chicago Korean Festival in partnership with the Department of Defense (DoD) will
pay a special tribute to veterans of the Korean War with a Wreath Honoring Ceremony to commemorate the 60th Anniversary at
3200 W. Bryn Mawr Avenue on Saturday, August 18, 2012 at 2:00 p.m.
It is a great honor to partner with the DoD and give recognition particularly this 60th year to our vets, said Chicago Korean Festival
Committee Chairperson Jason Noh. Koreans have overcome many barriers. We want articulate that message to our future
generations that we can overcome anything with persistence and endurance by the strength of the community.
The Chicago Korean Festival committee will also recognize Illinois State and Local Representatives for their continued support of the
festival and community during the opening ceremony. Governor Pat Quinn, Cook County Clerk Dorothy Brown, and Alderman Margaret
Laurino have made a commitment to partake.
The Chicago Korean Festival will be held on Saturday and Sunday, August 18-19, between 12:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m, in the
Albany Park neighborhood at the 3200 block of Bryn Mawr Avenue. The colorful event brings thousands in attendance to share the
Korean culture and heritage through Korean food, live musical performances, traditional and modern fashion shows. This years
festival will host a B-Boy (breakdancing) Battle, 5K Race sponsored by Lutheran GeneralHospitaland the very anticipated karaoke
contest. The popular Ssirreum Tournament (native form of Korean wrestling) will take place at Saturday and Sunday afternoon.
This year marks a very special time said Operation and Embassy/Allied Liaison Officer, Lt. Col. Robert Ruffolo. We are overjoyed by
this day and the timing to give these Veterans the appropriate thank you could not be better
The DoD is inviting veterans to request the complimentary commemorative certificate by registering at
http://koreanwar.defense.gov/recognition.html.
The DoD Commemorative Committee was directed by Congress in 2011 to honor those who served from 1950-1953. July 27, 2012
marks the 59th Anniversary of the Armistice of the Korean War. Veterans to RSVP for the opening ceremony please email:
Benjamin.Hall@Triumph-Enterprises.com.
More information on Korean Festival visit:
www.ChciagoKoreanfestival.com
www.facebook.com/ChiKoreanFestival
www.twitter.com/chikoreanfest
About the Chicago Korean American Chamber of Commerce
CKACC was established in 1976 to help Korean-American businesses with information, support and networks to grow and succeed in
the bustling business environment of Chicago. With 36 years of operations, the CKACC has helped the Korean-American business
community thrive and reduce legal and cultural barriers. It has celebrated the success of a dynamic and vibrant Korean culture in
Chicago. CKACC seeks others to join and benefit from positive opportunities and wants to help others succeed. For more
information, call 773-593-1700, or visit www.ckacc.org.
About The Department of Defense 60th Anniversary of the Korean War Commemoration Committee
The Commemorative Committee was directed by Congress to honor those servicemen who served from 1950-1953 and 2012 marks
the 59th Anniversary of the Armistice of the Korean War, which was signed on July 27, 1953. The Department of Defense 60th
Anniversary of the Korean War Commemoration Committee, authorized in the 2011 Defense Authorization Bill, is dedicated to
thanking and honoring all the Veterans of the Korean War, their families, and especially those who lost loved ones in that war.
Through the year 2013, the Committee will honor the service and sacrifice of Korean War Veterans, commemorate the key events of
the war and educate Americans of all ages about the historical significance of the Korean War. For more information, please visit the
DoD 60th Anniversary of the Korean War Commemoration Committee at 703-545-2656 or email at koreanwar@conus.army.mil.
Please visit our website for event updates and information http://koreanwar.defense.gov/
Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/KoreanWar60.
Contact for RSVP
Mr. Benjamin Hall
703-545-0017
LTC Robert Ruffolo
Department of Defense 60th Anniversary of the Korean War Commemoration Committee
2530 Crystal Drive, Suite 10198
Arlington, VA 22202
DoD Ambassador Illinois Mr. Frank Amaro 708-359-3710
DoD Ambassador Chicago Dr. Jerry Field field@iit.edu |
