Memorial Day was first proclaimed 5th of May 1868 by General John Logan and first observed on 30st of May 1868, when flowers were placed on the graves of Union and Confederate soldiers. But Memorial Day honors more than the fallen of the War Between the States. It recognizes the dead of every war in which the United States has been involved: the Spanish American War, World Wars I and II, the Koran War, the Vietnam War, the Persian Gulf War, and all other combat and peace keeping actions for which Americans have been called to serve. The Memorial Day Honor Guard was held on Knight Field at Yongsan Main Post and the dead from past battles were honored and a prayer was made for an end to all war.
Many soldiers, officials and veterans attended the ceremony and paid their respect during remembrance sequence.
Program for the Ceremony
Before the official party marched in we discussed the importance of Memorial Day.
The military band played the American and Korean National Anthems and Taps.
All services were represented,
and so was the media.
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