Recognizing the Greenville, South Carolina Foothills Chapter of the Korean War Veterans Association

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Mr. TIMMONS. Mr. Speaker, I stand before you today to recognize the Greenville, South Carolina Foothills Chapter of the Korean War Veterans Association for their exemplary work to ensure that all of South Carolina's fallen Korean war veterans are never forgotten.

In 2016, Congress enacted legislation that authorized the Wall of Remembrance as an addition to the Korean War Memorial, but they didn't fund the project. In response, the Foothills Chapter made it their mission to raise nearly $20,000 to cover the inscription costs of the 55 soldiers from Greenville County who died in combat during America's ``forgotten war.''

After 4 tireless years, the Foothills Chapter recently announced they raised $207,000, which is enough to provide inscriptions, not only for the 55 soldiers from Greenville County, but for all 483 servicemembers from South Carolina who were killed while serving their country in Korea, as well as 93 servicemembers who were captured and held as prisoners of war.

Once again, I recognize the Greenville Foothills Chapter of the Korean War Veterans Association and, in particular, my friend, former State senator Lewis Vaughn for carrying on the legacy of South Carolinians who made the ultimate sacrifice in Korea.

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