[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 91 (Thursday, June 17, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1140]
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           RECOGNIZING THE 60TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE KOREAN WAR

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                           HON. JOHN SHIMKUS

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 17, 2010

  Mr. SHIMKUS. Madam Speaker, I rise today in remembrance of the 60th 
Anniversary of the beginning of the Korean War. The Korean War began on 
June 25, 1950, when the North invaded the South, and continued till an 
armistice was signed on July 27, 1953. As we all know, troops remain on 
the border today.
  I have a special fondness for Korean veterans, as my father (Gene 
Shimkus of Collinsville, Illinois) served in Korea.
  One and one-half million United States soldiers answered the call to 
arms during the war. 54,246 United States soldiers lost their lives 
while fighting in Korea. 103,284 United States soldiers were wounded; 
7,140 were taken prisoner; and 8,177 were listed as missing in action 
while fighting in Korea. 131 Medals of Honor were received for 
exceptional bravery and courage by those fighting in Korea with 93 of 
those being awarded posthumously.
  Today, the number of living Korean War veterans continues to decline 
each year, depriving them the opportunity to accept the appreciation of 
their service from a grateful nation. I honor those who so bravely 
fought and made the ultimate sacrifice in Korea. May God bless our 
Korean War veterans and may God continue to bless America.

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