Korean War Veterans Honored at the Southern Nevada State Veterans Home

Congratulations to the 20 Korean War veterans who were honored on November 6, 2024.  

Read all about it by clicking HERE on U.S. KNEWS, then click translate by selecting English!  (Scroll to see the story in English)  

Congratulations to the “Guardian of Freedom Coin” recipients!  

Almanza, Manuel, U.S. Army  

Beghtel, Robert, U.S. Navy   

Camburn, Richard, U.S. Air Force   

Davidson, Patrick, U.S. Army    

Groves, Louise, U.S. Air Force     

Guernsey, Glenn, U.S. Navy       

Hall, Erma, U.S. Air Force        

Jones, Donald, U.S. Army          

Margolis, George, U.S. Army   

Mills, Fred, U.S. Air Force     

Perrino, Vonda, U.S. Air Force      

Ross, Robert, U.S. Army  

Jeffers, Ruben, U.S. Marines      

Schumann, Charles, U.S. Air Force  

Thomas, Charles, U.S. Army      

Wilkerson, Robert, U.S. Marines       

Sadly, there were two Guardian of Freedom Coin Recipients who passed away prior to the ceremony.  

Cavanaugh, James, U.S. Army      

Scott, Millard, U.S. Army        

Congratulations to the “Ambassador of Peace Medal” recipients:  

Hammer, George William, U.S. Army          

Mervine, Patrick Joseph, U.S. Marine Corps         

Simonich, Albert William, U.S. Army    

Walsh, Richard Michael, U.S. Army        

(Story in English)  

Las Vegas Korean Association, “We Will Not Forget the Sacrifices of Korean War Veterans”  

Reporter Kang Seung-gu kangseungku@yahoo.com 

On November 6th, the Korean American Association of Las Vegas (Chairman Kim Hang-ho) visited the Nevada State Veterans Home and performed a condolence performance to express their gratitude. 

The condolence concert was held in celebration of Veterans Day in November, in collaboration with the Korean American Association of Las Vegas, the Korean American Association of Las Vegas, the Consulate General in Los Angeles, and the heads of local organizations in Las Vegas, and was held for Korean War veterans. 

The Nevada State Veterans Home has four Korean War veterans and 12 veterans who have served in Korea. 

In particular, on this day, Consul General Moon Chung-hee held a ceremony to present the Apostle of Peace medal to four Korean War veterans, which received loud applause from the participants. 

After the ceremony, we had a great time with Kim's Sister performance, traditional Korean classical dance, classical performance by university students, and pop song performance, and served lunch with Korean barbecue. 

Chairman Kim Hang-ho said, “When I see those who sacrificed to protect democracy in Korea, I feel the preciousness of freedom. I will never forget these people and will remember them for a long time."