Airdrie will play host to the 73rd Anniversary of the Battle of Gapyeong wreath-laying ceremony on April 20. The event will take place at the brand-new monument in Airdrie (revealed last year) at 11 a.m. just west of the Town and Country Centre.
The monument honours Veterans of the 2nd Battalion of Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry Regiment who took part in the battle from April 22-25, 1951, that helped save Seoul (capital of South Korea) during the Korean War. The monument will also serve to celebrate the 60-year diplomatic relationship between Canada and Korea.
Bill Drummond, First Vice President of the Airdrie Legion Branch 288, hopes to see plenty of Airdronians come out and honour those who fought in the Korean War.
"We hope to see plenty of residents come out and remember this special day with us. We will also have members of the Calgary Korean Accosciaon and the Korean War Commemorative Committee of Calgary in attendance."
The stone which the monument is made out of was mined and transported from regions in South Korea where key battles were fought during the war.
"The Koreans acknowledged that they are very grateful for the Canadian contribution to defeating the North Koreans," stated Drummond.
This is the fifth Gapyeong Monument built in Canada, with monuments currently installed in Langley, Winnipeg, Brampton and Niagara Falls.
The Korean War Gapyeong Battle Victory Monument in Airdrie weighs approximately 11.5 tons and stands 2.8 metres tall and 2.2 metres wide.
Drummond finished off by saying they are very honoured to have such a monument in Airdrie.
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