The 61st Anniversary Korean War Memorial Ceremony was given on June 26, 2011, at 11:00 AM.

MC by: Council member Michael Par (former city of Federal Way Mayor) and State Representative Cindy Ryu for 32 district.  

Consul General Song Young Wan Presented the appreciation medal to Korean War Veteran during the Korean War memorial Services at Olympia, WA.  Consul General Song Young Wan expressed that South Korea  freedom and  economic develop  better today because of Korean War veterans their scarifies and  love. He also appreciate  and recalled their  passionate love  and fought  for  freedom.

Senator Paull Shin appreciated Korean War Veterans and introduced Kimchi 5 and explained about the U.S Merchant ship Meridith Victoria and her successful evacuation of 14,000 from Hung Nam Pier to South Korea during Korean War. This is not only Guiness world record, ALSO a MIRACLE in itself . during evacuation, there were 5 new born baby kim-chi 1,2,3,4 and 5.  Lee Kyong Pil,: Kimchi No 5. U.S Merchant ship Meridith Victoria and her successful evacuation.

Meanwhile, Major General John A. Hamphill  made special remark about the Korean War:  When The Korean War began 61 years ago, The United States was tired of war after  the consuming effort it took to end world war II.

President Harry Truman realized the importance of stopping the advance of communism and directed the United States Armed Forces to stop the loss of the new republic of South Korea to the destruction of communism.

The statues in front of you and a larger, but similar monument of like statues in Washington, DC.  That conflict.  For the front line soldiers and marines, it was a very difficult and dangerous war.

But it was the same for the men, women and children of South Korea.  The Civilian people suffered like we have never experienced in this county.    Their soldiers fought with gallantry along side of soldiers from many nations.  The United States paid a high price with over 36,500 killed, but  South Korea paid a much higher price.

Major  General John A. Hamphill also emphasized that South Korea have  the freedom but it was the way to judge the price paid is the results. South Korea is the 12^th largest economy in the world.  It is a modern country of free, prosperous and educated citizens.

After the Korean war armistice, the people of the Republic of South Korea did their own nation building.  Major General Hamphill emphasized that, it was not the United States or any other country that did the nation building.  He also expressed that It was the people of South Korea did.  He was proud of today's South Korea now.

He pointed the forgotten War monument in front of the people and said that the most important monuments is today's modern Republic of South Korea. His statement was touched our heart and for everyone.  Freedom was not easy to gain for South Korea and the war was on 61 years ago but, their passionate love of peace and their legacy will stay with South Korea and in our heart forever more.

catch4all.com, Sandra Englund, December 31st, 2011

catch4all.com, Sandra Englund, December 31st, 2011

August 6th, 2011

This week, Congress reached an agreement that’s going to allow us to make some progress in reducing our nation’s budget deficit. And through this compromise, both parties are going to have to work together on a larger plan to get our nation’s finances in order. That’s important. We’ve got to make sure that Washington lives within its means, just like families do. In the long term, the health of our economy depends on it.

But in the short term, our urgent mission has to be getting this economy growing faster and creating jobs. That’s what’s on people’s minds; that’s what matters to families in this country. And the fact is, this has been a tumultuous year for the economy. We’ve weathered the Arab Spring’s effect on oil and gas prices. The Japanese earthquake and tsunami’s effect on supply chains. The economic situation in Europe. And in Washington, there was a contentious debate over our nation’s budget that nearly dragged our country into financial crisis.

So our job right now has to be doing whatever we can to help folks find work; to help create the climate where a business can put up that job listing; where incomes are rising again for people. We’ve got to rebuild this economy and the sense of security that middle class has felt slipping away for years. And while deficit reduction has to be part of our economic strategy, it’s not the only thing we have to do.

We need Democrats and Republicans to work together to help grow this economy. We’ve got to put politics aside to get some things done. That’s what the American people expect of us. And there are a number of steps that Congress can take right away, when they return in September.

We need to extend tax cuts for working and middle class families so you have more money in your paychecks next year. That would help millions of people to make ends meet. And that extra money for expenses means businesses will have more customers, and will be in a better position to hire.

Yesterday, I proposed a new tax credit for companies that hire veterans who are looking for work after serving their country. We’ve got a lot of honorable and skilled people returning from Iraq and Afghanistan, and companies that could benefit from their abilities. Let’s put them together.

We need to make sure that millions of workers who are still pounding the pavement looking for jobs are not denied unemployment benefits to carry them through hard times.

We’ve got to cut the red tape that stops too many inventors and entrepreneurs from quickly turning new ideas into thriving businesses – which holds back our whole economy.

It’s time Congress finally passed a set of trade deals that would help displaced workers looking for new jobs, and that would allow our businesses to sell more products in countries in Asia and South America – products stamped with three words: Made in America.

And we ought to give more opportunities to all those construction workers who lost their jobs when the housing boom went bust. We could put them to work right now, by giving loans to companies that want to repair our roads and bridges and airports, helping to rebuild America.

Those are a few commonsense steps that would help the economy. And these are ideas that have been supported by both Democrats and Republicans in the past. So I’m going to keep calling on both parties in Congress to put aside their differences and send these bills to my desk so I can sign them right away. After all, both parties share power. Both parties share responsibility for our progress. Moving our economy and our country forward is not a Democratic or a Republican responsibility; it is our responsibility as Americans.

That’s the spirit we need in Washington right now. That’s how we’ll get this economy growing faster and reach a brighter day.

Thanks for listening, and have a great weekend.

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catch4all.com, Sandra Englund, July 9th, 2011