Inviting National Meritorious Persons and Encouraging Unsung Uniformed Workers
On the 18th, the Changwon Coast Guard in Gyeongnam held an event to honor 'heroes' who have dedicated themselves to the nation.
In anticipation of Patriots and Veterans Month and the 74th anniversary of the Korean War, they invited national meritorious persons and their families to express gratitude for their service.
Veterans and their families are taking a commemorative photo in front of Changwon Coast Guard Station. Photo by Changwon Coast Guard Station
The 18 heroes included veterans of the Korean War and the Vietnam War, as well as descendants of independence activists. A total of 31 people attended the event, including these 18 heroes and the head of the Gyeongnam Eastern Veterans Affairs Office.
On this day, the Changwon Coast Guard paid sincere tribute to the veterans and their families who led the way in defending the nation.
A national merit recipient is saluting while taking a photo wishing for good health. Photo by Changwon Maritime Police Station
The heroes, wearing pink carnations pinned by their juniors, saluted in front of the Taegeukgi and took photos wishing for good health.
They shared stories over hearty chicken soup, reminiscing about the time they devoted themselves to the country.
Kim Youngcheol, Chief of Changwon Coast Guard, is talking with a national merit recipient on a criminal patrol boat. [Photo by Changwon Coast Guard]
They toured Jinhaeman, protected by the Coast Guard and Navy, aboard the Changwon Coast Guard's Criminal Mobile Patrol Boat, and also inspected the jurisdictional security area managed by the Changwon Coast Guard.
They encouraged the unsung uniformed personnel who quietly serve on the Criminal Mobile Patrol Boat and the Pollution Control Vessel, and enjoyed refreshments prepared by the Changwon Coast Guard Policy Advisory Committee.
A Changwon Coast Guard criminal patrol boat carrying national veterans and their families is setting sail. Photo by Lee Seryoung
Park Hyungin said, "Being invited as a national meritorious person during Patriots and Veterans Month is very meaningful to me. Seeing the reliable Coast Guard protecting our seas brought back proud memories of my service to the country."
An official from the Changwon Coast Guard said, "We hope this event was not just a typical veterans' ceremony where national heroes simply watch, but a time to communicate with their juniors, reminisce about past glories, and pass on their spirit. We plan to continue expanding events that honor and remember our national heroes."
Kim Youngcheol, chief of the Changwon Coast Guard in Gyeongnam, who is aboard the criminal patrol boat, is smiling while waiting for departure with national merit recipients. [Photo by Lee Seryeong]
Kim Youngcheol, Chief of the Changwon Coast Guard, said, "It was a time to reflect on maritime security as we toured every corner of our jurisdictional waters with national meritorious persons. We express our gratitude to those who have devoted their bodies and minds to the country and to the unsung uniformed personnel who quietly serve in unseen places."
He added, "We at the Changwon Coast Guard will keep the spirit of our national heroes in our hearts and do our utmost to protect the lives of our people and our nation."
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