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Orange County Korean War Memorial

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Location: Fullerton, California (Hillcrest Park)

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  • Committee Founded: 2011

  • Groundbreaking: August 14, 2020

  • Dedicated: November 11, 2021 (Veterans Day)

  • Purpose:

    • Honor the 36,591 Americans who died during the Korean War

    • Recognize all veterans who served in Korea

    • Educate future generations about the “Forgotten War”

  • Features:

    • Granite memorial walls

    • Names of all 36,591 fallen U.S. service members

    • Educational displays

    • Reflection area

    • Virtual museum

  • Mission:

    • Preserve the stories of Korean War veterans

    • Recognize the sacrifices of military families

    • Promote remembrance, education, and peace

  • Annual Events:

    • Veterans Day ceremony

    • Memorial services

    • Educational tours

    • Community remembrance events

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