Join Us: Korean War Memorial Groundbreaking

Program

Master of Ceremonies:

Gerard Parker, Captain, USMC, Executive Director, Korean War Memorial Foundation

1. WELCOME AND NATIONAL ANTHEMS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND THE REPUBLIC OF KOREA

Gerard Parker and Student Group from Kyungbuk College, Republic of Korea

2. INVOCATION

Denny Weisgerber, Gunnery Sergeant, USMC (Ret.), Chaplain, First Marine Division Association

3. INTRODUCTION OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS AND RECOGNITION OF DONORS

Gerard Parker

4. REMARKS BY JUDGE QUENTIN L. KOPP (RET.)

The Honorable Judge Quentin L, Kopp (Ret.), Captain, USAF, and President, Korean War Memorial Foundation

5. REMARKS BY MINISTER PARK SUNG-CHOON

The Honorable Park Sung-choon, Minister, Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs,Republic ofKorea

6. A MESSAGE FROM SENATOR DIANNE FEINSTEIN

Donald F. Reid, Sergeant, USMC, Treasurer, Korean War Memorial Foundation, on behalf of the Honorable Dianne Feinstein, Senator, United States of America

7. REMARKS BY REPRESENTATIVE KIM JUNG-HOON

The Honorable Kim Jung-hoon, Member, National Assembly, Republic of Korea

8. REMARKS BY CHAIR NANCY HELLMAN BECHTLE

The Honorable Nancy Hellman Bechtle, Chair, Presidio Trust

9. REMARKS BY CHIEF OF PARK DEVELOPMENT & OPERATIONS MICHAEL BOLAND

Michael Boland, Chief of Park Development & Operations, Presidio Trust

10. REMARKS BY COLONEL WARREN WIEDHAHN, USMC (RET.)

Warren Wiedhahn, Colonel, USMC (Ret.), First Vice President, Korean War Veterans Association

11. REMARKS BY LIEUTENANT COLONEL JOHN R. STEVENS, USMC (RET.)

John R. Stevens, Lieutenant Colonel, USMC (Ret.), and Secretary, Korean War Memorial Foundation

12. REMARKS BY CONSUL GENERAL HAN DONG-MAN

The Honorable Han Dong-man, Consul General, Republic of Korea

13. THE GROUNDBREAKING

Distinguished Guests

14. THANK YOU AND FAREWELL

Gerard Parker

Location Map

Seating, complimentary refreshments, rest room facilities, and handicapped parking will be available.