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Korean War Memorial Breaks Ground in Ark.
2005-11-13
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - Veterans and Korean dignitaries broke ground for a Korean War memorial Saturday next to the birthplace of Gen. Douglas MacArthur, who led United Nations forces during the conflict.The monument will list the 463 Arkansas residents who died in the war and feature two bronze statues of soldiers standing atop a bridge. ``These veterans did not fight and die in vain,'' said Doyle Herndon, president of the foundation in charge of the 6,400-square-foot memorial. ``They preserved freedom for the Korean people.'' Koreans donated $300,000 for the memorial, which will stand in front of the MacArthur Museum of Military History. Herndon said he hopes Americans will donate the rest. ``I thank the Korean War veterans and their family members,'' said Bon Yul Kou, a cousul from the Republic of Korea who attended the groundbreaking. ``Your sacrifices will forever remain in the hearts of all our people.'' On the Web: http://www.arkansaskoreanwarmemorial.com
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