By New York State Senator Joseph A. Griffo, R-C-Rome, 53rd Senate District
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.”
However, we will never forget. We will always remember.
We will remember the almost 7 million brave men and women who served on active duty during the conflict.
We will remember the 2.5 million individuals, including 37,000 U.S. service members, who gave their lives during this war.
We will remember the more than 92,000 wounded.
We will remember the more than 8,000 considered missing in action.
And we will remember the more than 7,000 who were captured and became prisoners of war.
Several years ago, I sponsored legislation officially designating a portion of Route 365 (Lawrence Street to the western boundary of Rome) in Rome as “Oneida County Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway.” The governor signed the bill into law.
Designating this portion of State Route 365 in Rome as “Oneida County Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway” allows us 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.
