Washington, DC – The 58th anniversary of the outbreak of the Korean War was commemorated June 25th at the Korean War Veterans Memorial in Washington, DC. The wreath-laying ceremony honoured countries whose dedication ensured the perseverance of freedom and democracy for future generations of Koreans living south of the 38th Parallel. Major General Doug Langton, Canadian Defence Attaché to the United States, participated in the ceremony on behalf of the United Nations forces who fought alongside the South Koreans from 1950-1953. Throughout the three years of bitter fighting 26,791 Canadians served as part of the UN forces and suffered 1558 casualties in this role, 516 of which were fatal. In his address, Korean Ambassador Tae Sik Lee aptly reminded the crowd of veterans, ambassadors, military representatives, and civilians that their presence at the ceremony helped ensure that the so-called “Forgotten War” will not ever be truly forgotten. Photo by Bryanne Gilkinson, Military Public Affairs