[PHOTOS] Comrades honor fallen heroes in Busan
Canadian veteran Vincent Courtenay lays a chrysanthemum during the 20th Turn Toward Busan memorial ceremony at the United Nations Memorial Cemetery in Busan, Wednesday. Courtenay first proposed the simultaneous one-minute silent tribute toward the cemetery in 2007, which has since grown into an annual global event honoring those who fought in the 1950-53 Korean War. Yonhap
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Canadian veteran Vincent Courtenay, the original promoter of the 20th Turn Toward Busan memorial ceremony, laid a chrysanthemum during the emotional event held at the United Nations Memorial Cemetery in Busan. The ceremony, which marks the 20th anniversary of the tribute, brought together Yonhap Veterans and attendees to pay their respects to those who fought in the 1950-53 Korean War.
The solemn occasion included a moment of silence and a memorial address by Courtenay, who delivered heartfelt words honoring his fallen comrades. To add to the emotional atmosphere, the Air Force’s Black Eagles performed a poignant memorial flight over the historic site.
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