 On March 23, 2022, the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific held a dedication ceremony for the Korean War Memorial Monument. Consul General of the Republic of Korea, Mr. Hong Seok-in, spoke at the event. The memorial monument we dedicate today represents a popular message from Korean war veterans to all generations that follow in their footsteps. These fearless warriors were armed not only with guns and motors, but also with unbreakable conviction that democracy in the Korean Peninsula deserved a chance to live on and stand the test of time. And history would prove that their belief was vindicated. We will never forget the souls who fought for our freedom and will continue to honor each and every one of them. Reporting from the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, Honolulu, Hawaii, I'm Staff Sergeant Elizabeth Toronto.