Today is Memorial Day and a time to remember those who have served our country. On my way to the outlet mall this weekend I noticed a sign for the Oregon Korean War Memorial and decided to stop and check it out. The memorial was very neat. It is outside at a park in Wilsonville, just south of Beaverton. There was a wall with names of Oregonians who lost there lives in the Korean War, as well as stories and other facts about the war. There was a man there also looking at the memorial and came over to talk to me. He told me about how he had served 10 months in Korea and it brought me to tears just listening to him talk about it. Every time I hear a story about a soldier I feel truly grateful for those who have and are currently serving in the armed forces. I can not even imagine how the families feel who loose someone they love and I am lucky to have never lost someone. We live in a truly great country and take many things for granted everyday. I am appreciative to those who are defending our freedom and realize that I do not think of them enough. Thank you to all soldiers all over the world. This day is for you.
Pictures of the Memorial.
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