The Forgotten War, Coming Home

[QRTRHRS]

Maybe... Shortly before I was born in November 1950, my uncle was killed in Korea. The Chosen Resivoir for those familiar with those events.



His twin brother, my uncle, was recently contacted by the "government" for a DNA sample. Remains recovered from that area have been tentitively identified. I wish my grandmother, who passed away around 1994 was still alive to see him come home.



Few things move me to tears but this news did. I hope that this bears out and he gets buried in Arlington.

 

[TomGolden]

You have my most sincere support that your uncle has indeed been found and will soon be returned home to a hero's welcome which he truly deserves.



Many call the Korean War the Forgotten War. My father is a Korean War veteran, and I for one, will *never* forget it. I am considerably younger than most children of Korean War vets, but I am deeply proud of my fathers service to his country, and I will forever be grateful to all who have served America in war and peace time. I served 3 years in the Army right after High School, in the mid 1980's, between the invasion of Granada and Desert Storm, but service to our country at any time is a truly honorable thing.



I salute your uncle and will keep you and your family in my prayers for a positive outcome.



Regards,

Tom Golden

 

[The patriot]

Glad to hear he may be returning for a proper burial qrtrhrs.

My Dad is a Korean war vet, but he was in the 7th fleet.

Eric

 

[merryman]

You guys make me feel OLD. I did both Korea and French Indo China--later known as Nam. I was Navy, but on a landing craft.

Best wishes to your family.

vaughn

 

[Kernel]

QTRHRS,



I wish you and your family luck in the recovery and homecoming of your uncle.



To the Veterans, there is NO just or but. You were there, you did your job, you did what was asked of you by your country. I thank YOU for YOUR service.



Scott

 

[jwdeeming]

QRTRHRS,



I am sorry it's so late for you and your family, but it makes me proud to hear that our "government" is actively (and apparently successfully) pursuing getting this done. Reminded me of Mel Gibson's character in We Were Soldiers - "leave no one behind".



My Dad was aboard the destroyer USS Small while they did "shore bombardments" at Korea.



Very cool to hear this - thanks for posting.

JimD

 

[QRTRHRS]

Originally posted by jwdeeming

I am sorry it's so late for you and your family, but it makes me proud to hear that our "government" is actively (and apparently successfully) pursuing getting this done. Reminded me of Mel Gibson's character in We Were Soldiers - "leave no one behind".

My feeling is that it's never to late to ID someone's remains. Some say our "government" is not doing enough on this. Maybe not, but even a little bit a little late is better than nothing. War is dirty and good people die. Sometimes there is nothing left to claim and sometimes little time to make proper records, etc. That's just the way it is sometimes in our less than perfect world. Like Scott said, "To the Veterans, there is NO just or but. You were there, you did your job, you did what was asked of you by your country. I thank YOU for YOUR service".



We need people in office who will ensure that these efforts are funded as well veteran affairs in general.



I don't know how long this will take for the DNA testing and all. I will post on the outcome. Thanks to all for letting me share this story with.