2013-07-27 - Remembering Our Veterans - Korean War
Museum commemorates the 60th Anniversary of the end of the Korean War
Saturday, July 27, 2013, the 60th anniversary to the day of the end of hostilities in Korea, the Museum honored 46 local Korean War veterans with a flag ceremony at the Eden Woolley House.
World War II Marine veteran Lou Parisi spoke on the history of the Korean Conflict. Museum President Paul Edelson read the names of the veterans being honored. Boy Scouts from Troop 71 in Oakhurst and Troop 30 in Toms River conducted the flag ceremony. Joseph Kane from Ocean Township High School played “Taps.” Following the program, guests were invited into the Museum to view a mini-exhibit of Korean War photos.
A listing of the veterans is on display by the Museum flagpole.
The Township of Ocean Historical Museum is a 501(c)(3) charity, and a 100% volunteer organization, that tells the story of Coastal Monmouth County, New Jersey, USA.
Funding for "Remembering Our Veterans" was provided by the New Jersey Cultural Trust.