Name/Title
Letter, Form: Embassy of the Republic of Korea to CanadaEntry/Object ID
D2023.9.4.3Description
Form letter addressed to "Dear Korean War Veterans" printed on white 8.5" x 11" paper letterhead from the Embassy of the Republic of Korea, Ottawa. The letter is signed Yours Sincerely Colonel Keunsik Moon, Defence Attache, Embassy of the Republic of Korea to Canada.Subject Person/Organization
John Leroux, Embassy of the Republic of KoreaSubject Place
City
OttawaProvince
OntarioCountry
CanadaContext
John Leroux of Stittsville, Ontario. Prominent member of the Goulbourn community, recognized for his involvement with the Canadian Armed Forces in Korea, Goulbourn Township as parks manager, Royal Canadian Legion and poppy campaign involvement, and with sports - hockey, ball, and boxing.Collection
Artefact Collection: DigitalLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Tertiary Object Term
Letter, FormNomenclature Secondary Object Term
LetterNomenclature Primary Object Term
CorrespondenceNomenclature Sub-Class
Other DocumentsNomenclature Class
Documentary ObjectsNomenclature Category
Category 08: Communication ObjectsSearch Terms
Korean War, Canadian Armed ForcesLegacy Lexicon
Object Name
Letter (correspondence), Letter, Form, CorrespondenceLetter Details
Letter Date
April 24, 2020Transcription
Transcription
Embassy of the Republic of Korea
Ottawa
April 24, 2020
Dear Korean War Veterans,
We are currently living in extraordinary times. The Covid-19 pandemic disrupted all our lives. As a Korean Defence Attaché to Canada, my primary concern is your health and well-being in this global health crisis.
Due to the Ontario government's prohibition on public gathering of more than five people, our embassy and the KVA Unit 7 held the 69th Kapyong commemorative ceremony on the 23rd of April at the National War Memorial, consisting of only five individuals.
Mr. Bill Black, President of the KVA Unit 7, said that we should remain unshaken regardless of any attempt to dislodge what we consider our core values as we should remain resolute in remembering our veterans. I absolutely agree with him. Those core values are your bravery and sacrifice that you and your comrades battled to defend freedom and democracy in the Republic of Korea.
As you may know, this year marks the 70th anniversary of the Korean War. The Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs of Korea prepared numerous events to commemorate this special year. These include the Revisit Korea Program for our veterans. Many of you have already visited Korea through this program, and many of you probably have seen the remarkable changes that have taken place in Korea. Korea has transformed from a war-torn impoverished land to one of the most prosperous countries in the world.
On behalf of the Korean people, I would like to express my deep and abiding gratitude to you, for your immeasurable contribution during the Korean War. The people of Korea will never forget your spirit, courage and sacrifice.
Even though many of the MPVA Korea's plans came to a standstill due to the pandemic and travel restrictions in place, I do hope things will improve soon and we can commemorate this meaningful year together in both Korea and Canada.
I hope you and your family are staying healthy and safe and hope to meet you and shake your hands in the near future.
Yours sincerely,
[Handwritten signature]
Colonel Keunsik Moon
Defence Attaché
Embassy of the Republic of Korea to CanadaTranscriber
Sarah HollaLanguage
EnglishDimensions
Height
23.8 cmWidth
19.2 cmDimension Notes
2023-09-26
HorizontalRelationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
John Leroux, Embassy of the Republic of KoreaRelated Events
Event
COVID-19 pandemic, 70th Anniversary of Korean War
