Friday 22 July 2011

Hail to Colonel Jonsson & Major and Mrs. Norén and Farewell to Colonel & Mrs. Persson; Major & Mrs. Månsson.

Also the Swedish Delegation is this summer subject to changes, the last one for the coming two years.
In spite of summer leave for many families over 60 guests gathered to say farewell to the Persson and Månsson families after their service to the NNSC during the past twelve months.
We gathered at The Dragon Hill Lodge for the changing ceremony and many speeches were held to show the appreciation for the job done by the two Swedish officers. Both the Colonel and Major were awarded with a medal from ROK and US Defence Forces and they received a Crest and Coin of Excelence from the Swedish Defence Forces.
Colonel Persson receiving US medal from Colonel Taylor



Major Månsson, his wife Monika and children Elin and Karl receiving appriciated words and presents from the Swiss Delegates Quartermaster Captain Jan Breitenmoser.











Wifes and daughter who have supported and will support their husbands and father on their mission in South Korea.

Audience, including me ;) listening to the speeches held.
The State of Sweden got throughout the speaches recognition for the 58 years they have served the Armistice Agreement between North – and South Korea.
During the time these two officers served the NNSC there have been two major incidents to supervise, the sinking of the Pohang-class corvette Cheonan and shelling of Yeonpyeong Island, both incidents costing many human lives and suffering.
In spite summer leave for many military familes, a great deal came to participate this event.



My life partner and best friend was surprised with congratulations and an out of the ordinary gift in the middle of the speeches for his 53rd birthday!
Now you know how you'll be remembered dear!

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