Senator Yonah Martin

Korean War Veteran's Luncheon

The Honourable Yonah Martin, Senator for British Columbia, on April 29, introduced a motion that the Senate of Canada recognize and endorse July 27 annually as national Korean War Veterans Day.

“Let us give our veterans the hero’s welcome they deserved back in 1953” said Senator Martin. “I ask all honourable senators to support this motion to recognize July 27 as National Korean Veterans Day and show our Canadian veterans of the Korean War that they are not forgotten and will never be forgotten.”

Senator Martin was pleased to co-host a luncheon with Member of Parilament Barry Devolin for visiting Korean War Veterans who attended the Seante to hear Seantor Martin speak to her Motion. Minister of Veteran Affairs, Jean-Pierre Blackburn and Minister of National Defense Peter MacKay, joined republic of Korea Ambassador Ha in welcoming the Korean War Veterans to the Hill.

Guests arrive at the Parliamentary Restaurant click to enlarge	Republic of Korea Military Attache Colonel Kim welcomes Mr. William Black and Mrs. Verna Black click to enlarge	Minister of Veteran Affairs Jean-Pierre Blackburn speaks with Mr. Alex Macdonald click to enlarge	Minister Blackburn speaks with Mrs. Black click to enlarge
Korean Veteran's Association President Mr. Terry Wickens, Colonel Kim and Minister Blackburn click to enlarge	Minister Blackburn meets Mrs. Alvena Wickens (Mr. Terry Wickens in background) click to enlarge	Ms. Shawna Strathy and Mr. Gordon Strathy (National Secretary KVA) meet Minister Blackburn click to enlarge	Minister Blackburn meets Mr. Al Tobio, Mrs. Janet Tobio looks on click to enlarge
Mr. Black, Mr. Tobio and Mrs. Tobio listen to Minister Blackburn click to enlarge	Mr. Al Tobio, Mrs. Janet Tobia and Minister Blackburn click to enlarge	Mrs. Verna Black, Minister Blackburn, and Mr. William Black click to enlarge	Senator Martin, Mr. Alex Macdonald and Minister Blackburn click to enlarge
From left to right: Back row: Mr. Al Tobio, ROK Ambassador Ha, Mr. Alex Macdonald, Mr. William Black, Minister of Veteran Affairs Blackburn, Senator Martin, Barry Devolin, MP, Mr. Gordon Strathy, Mr. Terry Wickens, Colonel Kim (ROK) Front row: Mrs. Verna Black, Mrs. Janet Tobio, Mrs. Alvena Wickens, Ms. Shawna Strathy click to enlarge	Korean War Veteran's luncheon click to enlarge	Korean War Veteran's luncheon click to enlarge	Korean War Veteran's luncheon click to enlarge
Korean War Veteran's luncheon click to enlarge	Korean War Veteran's luncheon click to enlarge	Korean War Veteran's luncheon click to enlarge

Senator Yonah Martin

Vancouver, British Columbia

February 4, 2012

Korean War Veteran's Luncheon