The annual Korean War Veterans Ceremony in Burnaby is held at the Ambassador of Peace Korean War Memorial in Central Park for veterans, their families, diplomats, politicians, the RCMP, Burnaby fire fighters, top members of the National Aboriginal Veterans Association, the Richmond Squadron Air Cadets and members of the regional Korean Canadian community. The memorial honours 36 BC soldiers who sacrificed their lives during the Korean War.
Type
Ambassador of Peace Korean War Memorial
Burnaby, British Columbia
Notice:
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Inscription
Ambassador of Peace
Korean War Memorial
In honour of the 36 soldiers from British Columbia who sacrificed their young lives for the people of Korea who they never knew. The Nation of Korea and the Province of British Colunia thank you and honour you for your courage and bravery
Street View
Location
Ambassador of Peace Korean War Memorial
Burnaby
British Columbia
Ambassador of Peace Korean War Memorial
Burnaby
British Columbia
GPS Coordinates
Lat. 49.2284177
Long. -123.0234943
Lat. 49.2284177
Long. -123.0234943