This is the 60th anniversary of the start of the Korean War. This memorial contains the individual names of 24 men, from Racine County, who lost their lives during the Korean War. Dan Omelina, Korean War Veteran, will be the key speaker. There will be a balloon release as each individual veterans name is read, followed by a rifle salute and taps.
Veterans to be honored include:
Donald L. Bauer
Wayne F. Bullis
Bobby D. Corrello
Eugene R. Creuziger
Eugene R. Creuziger
Robert L. Droysen
Michael E. Foley
Louis M. Frank
Louis M. Frank
Douglas L. Hewlett
Donald C. Jaskulske
John R. Jones IV
John R. Jones IV
Jack Korakian
Jack C. Larson
Lazaros Lazarou
Lazaros Lazarou
Russel H. Nielsen
Robert G. Pallesen
Allen Lee Phillips
Allen Lee Phillips
William H. Quale
Lyle A. Sorensen
Dean R. Sorenson
Dean R. Sorenson
Jack H. Takakian
Claude E. Tennant
John Truter
John Truter
Carl F. Wells
Donald T. Yasko
You are encouraged to bring your own lawn chairs. Everybody is invited to attend and help honor these deceased veterans. We especially hope to get this message out to their relatives, so that they may participate with us as we honor their fallen family members. If you know of any relatives of the listed heroes, please notify them of the upcoming service, or contact Jim Becker at (262) 681-6459 or jbecker625@wi.rr.com
Pritchard Park is located at the corner of Durand Avenue and Ohio Street in Racine.
