The Korean War occurred between World War II and the Vietnam War, beginning in June 1950.
While an armistice ending hostilities was agreed to on July 27, 1953, no formal peace treaty has been signed. Technically, the Korean Peninsula remains in a state of war
Sadly, the Korean War is often referred to as the “Forgotten War.”
But we will never forget. We will always remember.
We will always remember the 2.5 million individuals, including 37,000 U.S. service members, who gave their lives during this war.
We will always remember the more than 92,000 who were wounded.
We will always remember the more than 8,000 who are considered missing in action.
And we will always remember the more than 7,000 who were captured and became prisoners of war.
In 2022, I joined with Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon, D-C-Marcy, Korean War veterans and their families, members of the military, local elected officials and the community to officially designate a portion of Route 365 (Lawrence Street to the western boundary of Rome) as “Oneida County Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway.”
The special ceremony took place on National Korean War
Assemblywoman Buttenschon and I sponsored and helped pass legislation that made the highway designation possible. The governor signed the bill into law.
Designating this portion of State Route 365 in Rome as “Oneida County Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway” is one way for us s to acknowledge and remember the sacrifices made by all those who participated in this devastating conflict.
We are all eternally grateful for all those who served in Korea and all who have served in the nation’s military.
We will always remember. We will never forget.
